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PATA and Visa’s Finance and Digital Skills workshops
PATA and Visa’s Finance and Digital Skills workshops for tourism SMEs successfully concluded in four destinations
Sangeetha Liyanapathirana Named 2023 PATA Face of the Future
Sangeetha Liyanapathirana, Manager – Health, Hygiene and Sustainability at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, has been named as the 2023 PATA Face of the Future. This is the most prestigious honour open to young tourism professionals in the Asia Pacific region.
PATA Announces New Executive Board Appointments
The Pacific Asia Travel Association(PATA) is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Ms Noredah Othman, CEO, Sabah Tourism Board, Malaysia and the election of Dr. Gerald Perez, Vice President, Guam Visitors Bureau, USA to the PATA Executive Board for a two-year term beginning June 27, 2023.
PATA Honours Industry Leaders at the PATA Annual Summit and Adventure Travel Mart 2023
During the PATA Annual Summit and Adventure Mart 2023 in Pokhara, Nepal, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) recognised several individuals for their valuable contributions to the responsible development of travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region.
Sarawak, Malaysia Welcomes Over 270 Delegates to the PATA Destination Experience Forum and Mart 2023
The PATA Destination Experience Forum and Mart 2023 (PDFM 2023), with the theme “Sustainability in Action”, officially began on Wednesday, June 21 in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, attracting 272 delegates from 28 destinations.
Submissions Invited for PATA Face of the Future 2023
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is now accepting submissions for the PATA Face of the Future 2023. The deadline for submissions is July 15, 2023.
PATA Signs MoU with SPTO
PATA Signs MoU with SPTO to Strengthen Partnership and Encourage Advocacy Marketing and Communication in the Asia Pacific Region
PATA and Visa’s Informal Workers Programme concludes in Bali, Indonesia
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Visa are delighted to announce the completion of the Informal Workers Programme in Bali, Indonesia.
PATA Gold Awards 2023: Celebrating Excellence and Innovation in Asia Pacific Tourism Industry
Organisations and individuals making outstanding contributions towards the successful promotion of the travel and tourism industry throughout the Asia Pacific region are encouraged to submit entries to the PATA Gold Awards 2023. The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2023.
PATA Annual Summit and Adventure Mart 2023 to be held in Pokhara, Nepal from May 29 – June 1
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise the PATA Annual Summit and Adventure Mart 2023 in Pokhara, Nepal from May 29 – June 1. The event will be hosted by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).
Bartlett Receives Tourism Lifetime Achievement Award in Germany
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, was today honoured with a “Lifetime Achievement Award For Promotion of Sustainable Travel & Tourism” by the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA) International Travel Awards. The coveted award was presented to Minister Bartlett at the PATWA World Tourism & Aviation Leaders’ Summit at ITB Berlin in Germany.
PATA Predicts Strong Annual Increase in Inbound Visitors to Asia Pacific in 2023
The latest forecasts from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) predict strong annual increases in inbound visitor numbers for Asia Pacific under each of the mild, medium, and severe scenarios in 2023, with growth rates ranging from 71% under the latter scenario conditions to as much as 104% under the mild scenario.