NATAS Takes You There!

 

NATAS 旅游展,游山玩水乐翻天!
Have you ever dreamed of lazing on pearly white sandy beaches? How about spending a night under the stars, or taking a trek across breath-taking mountainous scenery? Or perhaps your dream is to explore the streets of another city, and to meet its people? Would visiting museums and immersing yourself in the culture and history of another country be more your cup of tea? Whatever your dream destination may be, NATAS takes you there! The biannual NATAS fair makes its return and is set to wow all visitors with Singapore’s largest range of amazing packages and deals! 
NATAS Travel 2014’s theme is “NATAS Takes You There”, and from 28 February – 02 March 2014 at Singapore Expo Halls 3, 4 and 5A, you can be sure that they will do exactly that! Numbering at 160, our exhibitors – made up of travel agents, attractions, hotels, national tourism organizations and other travel-related companies – will tempt visitors with an amazing variety of attractive promotions and incredible deals. Wherever visitors wish to go, and whatever they wish to do, our exhibitors will be on hand to offer a variety of products and services that will help visitors fulfill their dreams and desires. The sheer number of packages and itineraries available will appeal even to the most seasoned traveller!
“Singaporeans are seasoned travellers who have seen much of what the world has to offer, and are setting their sights on exotic and long-haul destinations,” said Ms Patricia Auyeong, Acting CEO of NATAS, “Wherever they wish to go, I am sure that our exhibitors at NATAS Travel 2014 will be more than capable of matching their desires.”
The year of 2014 marks the 35th anniversary of NATAS! The association has come a long way from its humble beginnings in 1979, when it had just 82 members, to where it stands today, with over 400! “It has been a very fruitful and exciting 35 years for the association and its members,” said Ms Auyeong, “In celebration of this remarkable milestone, NATAS will be presenting a cheque of $35,000 to Community Chest, in donation to 3 schools for students with special needs – THK* EIPIC, Rainbow Centre, and Pathlight School – at our opening ceremony during NATAS Travel 2014.” She added: “We also warmly welcome the generosity of members of the public who would like to join us in this donation drive. If you would like to donate as well, please look out for the donation boxes located at our ticketing booths.”  
Members of the public can look out for NATAS-accredited professionals – exceptional individuals who have been accredited under the NATAS Accreditation Framework and have been recognized by the industry for their extensive qualifications and experience. Those seeking greater peace of mind and higher service standards when booking their holiday can look for these professionals, who can be identified by the photo-card they will be wearing. 
Worried that you will be worn out by the sheer excitement of booking a dream holiday? Fret not! The stage performances make their return at NATAS Travel 2014, featuring a new line-up of programmes that will appeal to both the young and old! Fans of the famous Hello Kitty will be delighted to know that she is in town and will be making an exclusive appearance with special on-stage performances at NATAS Travel 2014 across its 3 days! Also hailing from Japan are the hosts of LOVE HOKKAIDO!, a popular TV show. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet with the energetic hosts of the travel TV programme and stand a chance to win a pair of tickets to Hokkaido! And don’t miss out on EISA, a modern and dynamic take on traditional arts performed by a group of young enthusiastic artists from Okinawa Prefecture who have performed throughout Japan, China and USA!
 
NATAS Travel 2014 will feature a variety of dance performances as well: look out for Sachoom, a non-verbal dance musical that combines various dance genres such as hip- hop, jazz, contemporary dance, break dancing, and much more, into a single performance that can be appreciated by any audience. And hailing from countries closer to home, there will be traditional dance performances from Sarawak and Indonesia as well, with the Sarawak troupe performing the Datan Julud or Hornbill Dance, which symbolizes happiness and gratitude not only to greet returning warriors,  but also to mark the end of the rice harvest season. With so many exciting stage programmes lined up, visitors will be torn between catching the varied performances and booking their next vacation! 
Everyone has a chance to win at NATAS Travel 2014! The NATAS Grand Draw will be held on 2nd March, 8:30pm, and lucky winners will walk away with many great prizes, including air tickets to various destinations! It’s easy to qualify for the NATAS Grand Draw – every S$500 spent at NATAS Travel 2014 will entitle you to one chance to win!  
MasterCard is once again the Official Card for NATAS and cardholders can look forward to priceless rewards from the moment they step in! Flash your MasterCard® PayPassTM card for entrance fee discounts and don’t forget to book your dream holiday with your MasterCard card for mystery gifts and to double your chance in winning the NATAS Grand Draw. 
“Whether for a family vacation, honeymoon or a getaway with friends – Singapore’s appetite for travel is growing and on the rise. The latest MasterCard Survey on Consumer Purchasing Priorities shows that 82 per cent of Singapore residents who travelled in 2013 plan to travel comparably or more in 2014. This, coupled with the fact that spend by MasterCard cardholders at the NATAS fairs in 2013 was among the top spend days for MasterCard in Singapore, is a strong indication of the success and continued appeal of NATAS travel fairs,” said Ms. Julienne Loh, General Manager of Singapore, MasterCard. 
 
In addition, MasterCard will be rewarding visitors and shoppers through the following promotions: 
  
A Rewarding Experience with MasterCard 
  
Every S$2,500 charged to MasterCard cards at NATAS Travel 2014 entitles cardholders to a gift which range from shopping vouchers to travel accessories.  MasterCard cardholders can redeem the gifts at MasterCard Booth 3H57.   
  
Prizes are randomly selected by the game system and are while stocks last basis. Subject to a maximum redemption amount of S$10,000 per cardholder. Other terms and conditions apply. 
 
Double chances and Double Win at NATAS Grand Draw 
  
MasterCard cardholders’ chances at winning the NATAS Grand Draw double when they charge their travel purchases to their MasterCard cards.  In addition to the NATAS Grand Draw prize, the top three winners will each receive shopping vouchers worth S$1,000. 
  
To qualify, a minimum spend of S$500 is required. See the NATAS Grand Draw form for details.  NATAS Grand Draw terms and conditions apply. 
S$1 off Admission Fee with MasterCard PayPass™ 
Enjoy S$1 off with purchase of two admission tickets with a MasterCard PayPass™. Limited to a maximum discount of S$2 (purchase of four admission tickets) per MasterCard PayPass cardholder.  Tickets purchased are non-refundable. 
AIG Asia Pacific Insurance Pte Ltd is the official travel insurance partner for NATAS Travel 2014. Customers can enjoy discounts off the premium and an activation gift when they purchase an AIG Travel Guard insurance at the fair.  MasterCard cardholders receive an additional 5% discount, on top of the 40% discount offered.  AIG Travel Guard terms and conditions apply.    

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