Malaysia Airlines hosts Global Trade Summit in Langkawi
Malaysia Airlines, in partnership with MYCEB and LADA, hosted the Trade Elevation Summit 2025 in Langkawi from June 10–12. Welcoming over 300 global delegates, the event showcased Malaysia’s tourism, culture, and airline innovations. Set against Langkawi’s scenic backdrop, the summit served as a key step towards Visit Malaysia Year 2026, reinforcing Malaysia Airlines’ global leadership and commitment to tourism growth.
ExpoInn Suites & Convention appoints Lavraj Matnani as Director of Convention Sales
ExpoInn Suites & Convention has appointed Lavraj Matnani as Director of Convention Sales. An MBA graduate with over 16 years of hospitality experience, Matnani has held leadership roles at Hyatt Regency Gurgaon, Crowne Plaza Greater Noida, and Pullman & Novotel Aerocity. His expertise in revenue, client acquisition, and MICE strategy will bolster the property’s growing conventions portfolio.
Quick Shots
One travel souvenir you treasure way too much?
A cowbell from Austria
If you could time travel, which year of your life would you like to re-live and why?
I’d travel back to my teens—when “stress” meant finishing the Novel before your friend and “planning” meant what snack to eat next.
One destination that completely surprised you?
Oulu, Finland
What’s your hidden talent?
I knit sweaters!
An advice you’d give your 18-year-old self?
Don’t be in a hurry to do things, everything is pre planned by God and will happen at the right time.
A travel trend you secretly wish would disappear?
“Doing it for the ’Gram” trips—can we bring back traveling for the soul, not just the scroll?
Deepika Chowdhry, Founder CEO, Candid India
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