Eyeing Halal initiatives in Malaysia with PERDASAMA

We are pleased to inform you that Persatuan Perdagang dan Pengusaha Melayu Malaysia (PERDASAMA), GITC Secretariat Sdn Bhd, Khaaz International Sdn Bhd and, in collaboration with the Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC), will be organizing the inaugural International Islamic Tourism & Halal Week from 8th - 10th December 2009.

The event will see the hosting of the following sub-events:

Featuring:

· The 2nd National Halal Conference 2009

· Halal Malaysia 2009: International Exhibition on Halal Products, Infrastructure and Services including Islamic Tourism

· The 2nd Global Islamic Tourism Conference & Exhibition (GITC 2009)

· Global Islamic Food Festival (GIFF)

· Launch of Global Islamic Tourism Organisation (GITO)

· Announcement of the 7 Wonders of the Islamic World (7Wonders)

· IISTHAL Gala Dinner Malaysian Halal Excellence Awards

· IISTHAL Media Workshop

· Media Culinary Event & Celebrity Cook-off

This event will be held at the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre (SPCC), Level CP3, from 8th - 10th December 2009 with the theme ‘Showcasing Islamic Wonders’.

The main highlight of this event is the featuring of two main international conferences and exhibitions, namely the Global Islamic Tourism Conference & Exhibitions 2009 (GITC 2009) and the 2nd National Halal Conference and Exhibition.

Both these two conferences and exhibitions are jointly organised by the Global Islamic Tourism Conference & Exhibition Secretariat Sdn. Bhd, the Khaaz International Sdn. Bhd. and PERDASAMA and coordinated and supported by the Islamic Tourism Centre, Ministry of Tourism, Malaysia.

The Islamic Tourism Centre or ITC for short, is a company limited by guarantee set up under the Ministry of Tourism, Malaysia, is glad to play the role as coordinators, supporters and providers of secretariat support in organising and hosting this international event.

As a matter of fact, this is the very first time that the two event organisers or parties are coming together to jointly host an International Islamic Tourism and Halal Week conference and exhibition in Malaysia.

The main objectives of this conference and exhibition are, not only to showcase the Islamic wonders of the world whilst sharing and discussing current issues, tourism attributes and new frontiers on Islamic tourism, but also to strengthening the Malaysian halal industry and tapping the opportunities thereof.

This three -days Exhibition is also open to the public whilst the conference is for the industry players.

We appreciate your participation in this event. If you have specific questions about the exhibition, please contact Suriati at 2095 2002.