Clients pay only the taxes for the domestic trip to a wide selection of destinations, now including points in Sarawak as well as on the peninsula.

Giles Gilbert, general manager Australia, New Zealand and southwest Pacific for MH, points out that when agents successfully promote the side trip they can also sell accommodation, activities and other land content in the chosen destination.

‘This started as a side trip but its now become a permanent offer. It is starting to gain more traction in the trade– Australia and New Zealand are the biggest sellers of the side trip.’