Homestay Malaysia & Kampungstay Desa Murni Malaysia Joins ASTINDO Travel Fair 2025 in Bandung

Bandung - The annual ASTINDO Travel Fair (ATF) 2025 officially opened on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at Mall Bandung Indah Plaza (BIP), Jalan Merdeka, Bandung. Organized by the Indonesian Travel Agents Association (ASTINDO) West Java, this year marks the third edition of the largest tourism exhibition in West Java, running until August 31, 2025. The event features 22 booths from travel agencies, hajj and umrah operators, hotels, banks, insurance companies, and other tourism-related businesses.

Among the highlights of the exhibition is the participation of Homestay Malaysia & Kampungstay Desa Murni from Malaysia, which opened its booth to introduce Indonesian visitors to authentic Malaysian village tourism. The booth quickly attracted large crowds, with visitors showing great interest in the unique rural experience offered by Homestay Malaysia & Kampungstay Desa Murni, combining hospitality, culture, and culinary delights.

Adam Fahmi bin Mohd Khaidzir, Sales & Marketing Officer of Homestay Malaysia & Kampungstay Desa Murni, expressed his excitement about joining the event. “In conjunction with Malaysia Visit Year 2026, we invite the Indonesian community to visit Malaysia, especially Homestay Malaysia & Kampungstay Desa Murni, to enjoy Malaysia’s diverse tourism and culinary experiences,” he said. Located in Temerloh, Pahang, Malaysia, the destination is just 10 minutes away from the Temerloh Toll of the East Coast Expressway (LPT), offering travelers an easy escape into peaceful rural life. 

The opening ceremony was attended by key tourism stakeholders, including Prima Sophia Wartono, S.S., M.P.,Par, Tourism Marketing Analyst representing the Head of the West Java Tourism and Culture Office, representatives from the Bandung Tourism and Culture Office, Nasrullah (Marcomm Manager of Mall BIP), Koko Koswara (GIPI West Java), as well as several tourism association leaders and representatives from tourism schools in Bandung and West Java. Their presence highlighted the importance of collaboration in advancing the tourism sector.

In her remarks, Prima Sophia Wartono emphasized West Java’s vast tourism potential and stressed the need for strong partnerships across industries. “To advance tourism in West Java, collaboration from all parties is required. One of the ways is through promotional events such as the ASTINDO Travel Fair,” she conveyed on behalf of the Head of West Java’s Tourism and Culture Office.

Joseph Sugeng Irianto, Chairman of ASTINDO West Java, also addressed the audience, highlighting the growing trend of B-Leisure (Business + Leisure) among millennial and adult travelers. “ATF is one of the platforms that connects tourism players—whether travel agents, airlines, hoteliers, or travel support industries—with the wider public of prospective travelers,” he noted, underlining the importance of such exhibitions in shaping the tourism landscape.

Malaysia’s long-standing tourism slogan, “Malaysia, Truly Asia,” was also echoed at the fair. First introduced in 1999, the tagline emphasizes Malaysia’s cultural diversity, where Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous traditions coexist harmoniously. Kampungstay Desa Murni embodies this spirit by offering guests a unique way to experience authentic Malaysian village life, local traditions, and culinary richness.

For more information or bookings, Homestay Malaysia & Kampungstay Desa Murni can be reached at Lot 1674, Jalan Homestay, Desa Murni Sanggang, 28020 Temerloh, Pahang, Malaysia. Visitors may contact them via booking line at (+60) 9-284 7949, reception at (+60) 12-553 4715 (SMS/WhatsApp), or visit their official website at www.kampungstaydesamurni.com