Pata News
PATA and Tourism Administration of Guangdong Province sign MoU
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Tourism Administration of Guangdong Province (GDTA).
China Responsible Tourism Forum
PATA, together with China International Heritage Towns Exposition, invites you to the first ever China Responsible Tourism Forum.
PATA signs deal with Dragon Tail in China
The Pacific Asia Travel Association has signed a PATA Preferred Partner agreement with Dragon Trail, an award-winning digital marketing and travel technology company in Beijing. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in the development of digital marketing, social media, and to support PATA’s activities in China.
Receding floods reduce impact on Thai tourism
Receding floodwaters north of Bangkok have reduced the threat to the Thai capital, prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra has said, easing pressure on the national tourism industry there.“If things go on like this, we expect floodwater in Bangkok to recede within the first week of November,” Shinawatra told the country in a televised address.
PATA records strong growth in Asia Pacific travel
Officials at the Pacific Asia Travel Association have released new figures showing international visitor arrivals in the region grew by six per cent year-on-year in August 2011. Even with economic uncertainty in Europe and North America, growth in international visitor arrivals into the Asia Pacific region has remained steady over the first eight months of 2011.
PATA urges travellers to stick to Thailand travel plans
The Pacific Asia Travel Association is telling holidaymakers there is no need to change Thailand travel plans due to flooding to the north of Bangkok. PATA head office is located in Bangkok city centre which is operating normally.
PATA: Asia Pacific Tourism Arrivals Up 7%
In the latest figures available, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today reported that the preliminary figures for international visitor arrivals into Asia/Pacific destinations1 for July 2011 show a year-on-year increase of 7%.
Reid Ridgway, Jetwing, Regional Director Asia, PATA
Reid Ridgway, Jetwing, Regional Director Asia, PATA
Sharp rise in Asia Pacific tourist visitor numbers
The Pacific Asia Travel Association has reported international visitor arrivals into Asia/Pacific destinations for July 2011 show a year-on-year increase of seven per cent. PATA’s Strategic Intelligence Centre notes the growth rate has become more stable following the global economic recovery phase, which started in early 2010 and peaked in June of that year.
5th UNWTO/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the PATA has organised the 5th UNWTO/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook to be held in Guilin, China from October 26-28, 2011.
PATA to organize Bhutan’s first travel trade event
The 3rd PATA Annual Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart will take place in Paro, Bhutan, February 3-7, 2012.
PATA Travel Mart 2011 closes in New Delhi
The PATA Travel Mart 2011 has closed following an in the incredible visit to the city of New Delhi, India. Also in India today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to New Delhi.