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The much-anticipated MTF Premier League Cricket is back, and cricket enthusiasts are gearing up for an electrifying season. Scheduled for January 12, 2025, the event promises to be bigger and better, combining the thrill of cricket with the joy of camaraderie, entertainment, and a memorable day out.
We are thankful to our key sponsors for their confidence and support. We’re excited to announce that Ottila International is once again our Title Sponsor. Additionally, Urvi Luxury Destinations, Tripjack, Oman Air, and Minor Hotels have also confirmed their participation as key sponsors, helping us make this event an incredible experience for all involved.
Team Auctions will be held on October 12, 2024, marking the beginning of an exciting journey that leads up to the main event. Following the team auction, a series of activities, including the Players Auction, will build anticipation and set the stage for an unforgettable cricketing experience.
This time, the competition will be even more exclusive, with only 8 teams competing, each comprising 15 top-notch players, who will be selected through an exciting gala auction. This format aims to ensure that every team is packed with talent and the event remains competitive and engaging for all participants and spectators.
More than just a sporting event, MTF Premier League Cricket is an opportunity for friends, colleagues, and the travel trade community to connect and compete in a friendly atmosphere. It’s a day of fun, games, picnics, food, drinks, and festivities— where cricket serves as the centerpiece to bring everyone together.
Individuals interested in joining as players are encouraged to stay tuned for registration details, which will be announced soon. For those wanting to go beyond the field— whether as a team owner or as a sponsor aiming to elevate their brand—the opportunities are available now, but spaces are limited. Interested parties are encouraged to connect with us at the earliest, as spots are reserved based on confirmations.
The MTF Premier League Cricket is not just about the game; it’s about the community, the relationships, and creating an unforgettable day of fun and excitement. As always, we reserve the right to restrict participation to confirmed slots to ensure the best experience for all.

https://travelbizmonitor.com/melange-the-new-age-travel-trade-show

MTF Events, the organisers behind the Mumbai Travel Fraternity Cricket League, is set to foray into the exhibitions space with the launch of Melange.

Debuting on September 19 at the Jio Convention Centre, BKC in Mumbai, this exclusive two-day event aims to elevate the standards for travel trade shows in India.

While facilitating industry engagement and knowledge-sharing, Melange will serve as a platform for business partnerships and brainstorming sessions on cutting-edge technology, industry insights, and analysis for this ever-evolving sector.

Talking about this platform, Pradeep Saboo, Co-Founder of MTF Events and Organiser of Melange, said, “Melange as a concept is a complete package combining roadshows and exhibition formats. The differentiating factor is the level of quality. We are following stringent quality control to ensure exhibitors and buyers get value for money. The motive is to ensure that there are serious buyers who mean business and not just walk-in visitors without any clear aim. Alongside, we will allow counter staff of agencies to visit the exhibition from morning till 1pm. This will also give them a first-hand experience of how the industry functions.”

Starting at 11 am, the event will run until 7 pm, with final entry restricted to 4 pm. Entry for Counter Staff will be till 1pm. Post 7 pm, there will be industry networking in a casual format. Plans are also underway to offer meals as part of the package, which other exhibitions do not cater to.

Saboo added, “A key factor for participating in the event is that exhibitors and buyers are pre-approved, ensuring they offer retail services. Non-registered exhibitors or buyers will be denied entry, regardless of the segment they cater to.”

For more information, visit MTF Events | www.mtf.events

https://travelbizmonitor.com/mtf-events-to-host-spark-to-inspire-the-youth-to-join-travel-tourism

In response to the travel industry’s growing shortage of skilled workers and high attrition rates, MTF Events—a collaboration of three seasoned travel professionals with over 25 years of experience each—is organizing an impactful knowledge session.

This event, titled Spark – New Horizons: Unlocking Industry Secrets and Inspiring the Next Generation, aims to bridge the gap between industry veterans and the new wave of young professionals entering the field. The event will feature veterans sharing their insights on various critical topics, including failures, successes, challenges, technology, and artificial intelligence. In parallel, it will spotlight the second-generation youth who have joined the trade and are crafting new narratives.

Spark is designed to inspire the younger generation to pursue careers in travel and tourism. It will showcase the diverse job opportunities within the sector and highlight how moving across different divisions can be a seamless process.

The event will feature 12 distinguished personalities from the industry who will share their career journeys, shedding light on the dedication required to thrive in the service industry. This is not a product presentation; rather, it’s about the life lessons these veterans have learned, what motivated them to join the travel trade, what kept them committed, and their reflections on the years gone by.

Spark promises power-packed sessions with veterans imparting their success mantras and valuable industry insights, making it a must-attend event for aspiring travel and tourism professionals. Pre-Registration to attend is compulsory.

Registration link: https://mtf.events/spark/

http://www.thedigitaltravellers.com/melange-by-mtf-events-redefining-travel-trade-shows-in-india/

June 26, 2024 | By Anita Jain Shah

Announced just last month, Melange by MTF Events is making waves in the travel industry as it gears up to become a landmark event. Scheduled for September 19-20, 2024, at the Jio Convention Centre in Mumbai, the show is set to attract travel trade professionals from across India.

Pradip Saboo, Co-Organiser of Melange and Founder Member of MTF Events, highlighted the unique nature of this event, stating, “Melange is a hybrid model in between a trade show and a road show. Though the venue is iconic and the setup will be grand, the visitors will be serious buyers and not just casual strollers or non-serious players.”

Saboo also mentioned plans to incorporate food and beverage elements to enhance the experience for both exhibitors and visitors. Additionally, there may be a party after 7 pm at the venue, adding another layer of fun and excitement for all attendees.

The MTF Events team aims to gather around 150 exhibitors and 2000 genuine buyers representing approximately 1200 travel agencies. Travel experts from cities like Pune, Nashik, Surat, Kolhapur, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Amravati, Navsari, Baroda, and Aurangabad will be present, showcasing the event’s wide reach.

Prominent brands such as Resorts World Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Cordelia Cruises, Ottila International, Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts, BINGO, Guideline Travels, ARK Travel Group, and Sun Siyam have already registered as exhibitors, signalling the show’s potential success.

Emphasising the exclusivity of the event, Saboo added, “A very important aspect of the event is that all present at the venue are either exhibitors or genuine approved buyers. To be an approved buyer, one needs to be in retail travel operations and not part of any B2B activity. Be it an airline, hotel, DMC, rep company, or even a tourism board, unless they are an exhibitor, they unfortunately can’t attend the show.”

While India already hosts some of Asia’s biggest travel trade shows like SATTE and OTM, carving out a niche for another show might seem challenging. However, with Melange being organised by travel trade experts of the industry, it presents a promising opportunity and a positive outlook, standing true to “By the industry, for the industry concept”.

Melange by MTF Events is not just another travel trade exhibition; it is a pioneering event poised to redefine the landscape of travel trade shows in India.

About MTF Events:

MTF Events previously held the MTF Cricket Event, successfully completing two seasons in Mumbai. Notably, that show focused solely on the Mumbai travel fraternity. The MTF—also known as the Mumbai Travel Fraternity—is a community of travel trade experts united on one platform with the aim of helping each other grow in business. Their website states, “Founded by three industry veterans – Pradeep Saboo of Guideline Travels, Sameer Karnani of Arunodaya Travels, and Rajat Bagaria of Shrishti Tours & Travels – MTF Events is dedicated to fostering connections, innovation, and growth within the travel sector.”