Pata News
PATA: international arrivals increase in April but growth rate slows
Collective international arrivals into Asia Pacific destinations grew by 4 percent year-on-year during April 2012, according to preliminary data released today by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).
Chengdu will host PATA Travel Mart 2013
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) announced that PATA Travel Mart 2013 (PTM2013) and PATA Board Meeting will be hosted by the City of Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China in September 2013, at its PATA’s Executive Board Meeting on July 28, at the Hotel ICON, in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
PATA launches The PATA Hong Kong Chapter
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the launch of the new PATA Hong Kong Chapter on July 27, 2012 at the Hotel ICON, in Kowloon, Hong Kong on the eve of its Executive Board meeting.
Asia Pacific visitors climb 4%
Collective international arrivals into Asia Pacific destinations grew by 4% year-on-year during April 2012, according to preliminary data released today by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).
PATA CEO meets UK government minister to raise concerns
To advance the Pacific Asia Travel Association’s (PATA’s) advocacy platform on behalf of PATA members, PATA CEO Martin J Craigs met with Lord Stephen Green, UK Minister of State for Trade and Investment in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office this month.
6th UNWTO/PATA forum on tourism trends and outlook
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the PATA in collaboration with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Guilin Municipal Government have organised the 6th UNWTO/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook in Guilin, China from October 11-13, 2012
Craigs in London to advance PATA agenda
PATA chief executive Martin Craigs has met with Lord Stephen Green, UK minister for trade and investment to advance the its advocacy platform on behalf of members. Lord Green invited Craigs to the meeting, at which Craigs took the opportunity to underline PATA’s fundamental remit to support and foster travel and tourism to, from and within the Asia Pacific region.
Discover more fun in the Philippines at PTM2012
The Department of Tourism and Tourism Promotions Board of the Philippines have created exclusive tour itineraries for delegates attending the PATA Travel Mart (PTM2012) in Manila, Philippines, September 25-28.
PATA and European tour operators association sign MoU
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the European Tour Operators Association (ETOA). The objective of the MoU is to enhance cooperation in the sharing of research, intelligence, information and the carrying out of joint lobbying and policy development activities.
PATA Chairman updated on China’s Hubei Province tourism growth plans
Over 3,000 attendees joined the 6th Central China Tourism Expo (CCTE), which took place July 6-8 in the City of Wuhan, Hubei Province of China.
Growing UK-Asia Pacific links emphasised at PATA Hub City London
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) hosted the PATA Hub City Forum, London, July 5, 2012 at the Institute of Directors in Pall Mall. The objective was to engage on a variety of strategic matters including UK border issues, inward investment for the UK, Heathrow Airport, crisis response, the 2012 Olympic impact, and the UK’s controversial Air Passenger Duty.
Growing UK-Asia Pacific links emphasized at PATA Hub City London
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) hosted the PATA Hub City Forum, London, July 5, 2012 at the Institute of Directors in Pall Mall.