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PATA launches 60th Annual Conference at China World hotel

PATA launches 60th Annual Conference at China World hotel

11 April 2011 Hotel News

The Pacific Asia Travel Association has commenced its much-anticipated 60th anniversary and Annual Conference event at the China World hotel in Beijing. Under the theme ‘Building Tourism: Past. Present. Progressive’, the conference programme addressed a number of the biggest issues facing travel and tourism executives.

PATA honours outstanding contribution to tourism

PATA honours outstanding contribution to tourism

The Pacific Asia Travel Association has bestowed honours upon two PATA Chapters and six individuals, who have made outstanding contributions to the travel and tourism industry as well as the Association. The honourable Shao Qiwei, chairman of China National Tourism Administration, was the proud recipient of a PATA Honourary Life membership, alongside Guo Jinlong, mayor of Beijing.

Asia and the Pacific visitors rise

10 April 2011 Press Release Tourism News

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) have released preliminary figures for international visitor arrivals into Asia and the Pacific[1] for January 2011, showing a seven per cent year-on-year expansion.

PATA delegates access ‘Temple of Heaven’

10 April 2011 Press Release Tourism News

Delegates of the PATA Chapter Colloquium enjoyed a rare night access to Beijing’s famous ‘Temple of Heaven’ for a special cocktail reception that marked the opening of 2011 International Tourism Festival of Imperial Palace.