Malaysia Airlines is one of the key players in rebuilding travel confidence & revitalizing the travel & tourism industry following post SARS. One of the approaches taken by the airline is participating & supporting travel marts in the country & around the region.

Recently, the airline took part in a number of travel marts offering an array of travel products at extremely attractive prices to entice people to take a break & take a holiday. Some of these travel marts are: -
* Holiday in Malaysia Tourism Exhibition 10 - 11 May 2003 *
Melaka International Tourism Show 26 - 29 June 2003
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Malaysia International Travel Mart 2003 02 - 03 August 2003

Today, Malaysia Airlines is again making a major presence at the Asean Holiday Experience Tourism Expo `03 (AHETE`03) showcasing its in-house holiday products, Golden Holidays*, its frequent flyer programme, Enrich*, its student loyalty programme, Grads* and, its in-flight shopping arcade, Temptations*.

Besides participating in travel marts, the airline also has ongoing commitments to promote Asean, such as participating in the Asean Air and Hotel Passes, the promotion of Malaysia in Asean markets and outbound tourism to Asean destinations

With services to 18 destinations at 8 Asean countries and a network of over 100 destinations across 6 continents, Malaysia Airlines is poised to contribute towards the development and enhancement of travel and tourism in the region.

*Golden Holidays
As a specialized travel and leisure arm owned by Malaysia Airlines, Golden Holidays products are noted for its quality, flexibility, reliability and competitiveness. Fifteen packages to Asean destinations have been designed by Golden Holidays for offer at the Expo plus a range of domestic promotional holidays products.

*Enrich
Enrich, Malaysia Airlines` frequent flyer programme offers free travel, upgrades and companion travel through its point accrual and redemption system, supported by a worldwide partner network. At the expo, members will have the opportunity to redeem 22 different variety of products from Temptations. New members will be awarded with 1,000 bonus Enrich Award points upon sign-up.

*Grads
Grads Student Card Programme provides easier and affordable travelling with Malaysia Airlines plus special student discounts and privileges from participating partners. Besides exciting freebies to be given away to new Grads applicants, special priced holiday packages and discounts from Temptations will be made available to the members.

*Temptations
Temptations showcases a wide range of products such as fragrances, cosmetics, jewelry, fashion and travel accessories, timepieces, children`s collection, tobacco, confectionery, skincare collection, gifts and souvenirs and MAS premium items. Available onboard all Malaysia Airlines international flights, Temptations is attuned to being a trendsetter with passengers` preferences in mind at incredibly competitive and affordable prices. Selected items are available for purchase and redemption at the expo.

For enquiries on this release, media members may call:-
Jacqui Christi (03) 7840 - 2004 (019) 231 - 0028

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