Pata News
PATA appoints new CFO
The Pacific Asia Travel Association has confirmed Pairoj Kiatthunsamai will take over as chief financial officer at the organisation at the end of this month. Pairoj, a Thai national, will work at the association’s headquarters in Bangkok and will be responsible for all financial and fiscal management of PATA and the PATA Foundation.
PATA reports robust tourism arrival figures for Asia Pacific
International arrivals into Asia Pacific destinations grew by ten per cent year-on-year during March 2012, according to preliminary data released by the Pacific Asia Travel Association. All sub-regions reported solid gains with North America, south Asia, south-east Asia and the Pacific showing double-digit growth.
PATA to run top level intelligence workshops at PTM in Manila
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will present three hot issues affecting the travel and tourism industry with workshops on ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2015, the emerging CIVETS markets, and mTourism. As part of the PTM programme, the workshops will take place on September 25-28 at the SMX Convention Center, Manila, Philippines.
PATA records strong increase in Asia Pacific visitor numbers
International arrivals into Asia/Pacific destinations grew by a collective seven per cent year-on-year during the first two months of 2012, according to preliminary data released by the Pacific Asia Travel Association. At this point Southeast Asia is the fastest growing destination, followed by South Asia, however, both sub-regions generated somewhat slower growth than last year while North America and Northeast Asia saw an encouraging recovery after relatively sluggish growth in 2011.
PATA commits to ‘next gen’ action at its annual conference
At the opening of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Annual Conference in Kuala Lumpur today, PATA CEO Martin J Craigs committed the association to a four-year phase of “Next Generation” action to underpin the 61-year old travel body’s relevance in the digital age.
Jens Thraenhart, chairman, PATA China
Jens Thraenhart, chairman, PATA China, brings Breaking Travel News all the latest from the Chinese inbound tourism market at the WTTC Global Summit.
WTTC Global Summit 2012 Interview: Martin Craigs, chief executive Pacific Asia Travel Association
Breaking Travel News catches up with Martin Craigs, newly appointed chief executive officer of the Pacific Asia Travel Association ahead of the WTTC Global Summit in Japan to discuss the organisation’s Next Gen initiative and to find out whether the ASEAN Open Skies agreement is on track for 2015.
PATA seeks to boost presence in China
The Pacific Asia Travel Association China Chapter board members have gathered together at the first China Chapter Board Meeting to discuss ways to invigorate and extend the PATA Chapter network in China. The half-day meeting attracted 20 delegates to the Schoolhouse at Mutianyu, Great Wall, Beijing.
PATA and Taylor’s University create Youth Tourism Forum
The Pacific Asia Travel Association, Taylor’s University (Division of Hospitality, Tourism&Culinary Arts), and the PATA Education and Training Committee will hold a full-day PATA Youth Tourism Forum on April 18 at Taylor’s University, Lakeside Campus in Kuala Lumpur. Registration is free to all participants.
PATA launches mobile travel data platform
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today released PATAmPOWER, a real-time travel data platform that travel industry professionals can use on their mobile devices. PATAmPOWER, which was created in HTML5, can be used on tablets such as the iPad, smart phones and on personal and desktop computers.
Malaysia gearing up to host PATA Annual Conference 2012
Malaysia will be hosting the 2012 PATA Annual Conference from April 19th-22nd, making it the fourth time in forty years the nation has hosted the event. Organised by the Pacific Asia Travel Association at The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur, the conference will be themed ‘Building the Business Beyond Profits’.
PATA Next Gen to “Build the Business Beyond Profits” in Malaysia
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will organize the 2012 PATA Annual Conference (PAC2012) hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Malaysia, and Tourism Malaysia. The conference will address the theme “Building the Business Beyond Profits” and will feature some of Asia’s most acclaimed and conscientious entrepreneurs.