Four senior tourism officials have jetted to Malaysia this week to take part in the first ever Commonwealth Travel Mart.

Minister for Tourism and Transport Mr Joseph Belmont has been joined by Ministry of Tourism Principal Secretary Mr. Eddie Belle, Director of International Cooperation Mrs. Frauke Dogley and Mr Danny Farra, the Marketing Co-coordinator of STMA, at the four day event.

Held in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur from March 18 to 21, the event provides members of the Commonwealth with the chance to highlight the tourism opportunities available in their countries.

An STMA press release describes the event as, "a unique opportunity for suppliers and buyers of tourism products and services as well as member countries of the Commonwealth to meet and to network."

It goes on to say that the Travel Mart, "will allow member countries of the Commonwealth a golden opportunity to showcase their best tourism products , attractions and related services."

Some 200 booths have been set up to accommodate exhibitors from the Commonwealth member countries as well as exhibitors form the non-Commonwealth states.

Air Seychelles and STMA will have a stand each.

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