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PATA’s future role up for debate at 60th Anniversary and Conference
The Pacific Asia Travel Association’s (PATA) role as a membership association will be the focus of discussions at the first plenary session of the 60th Anniversary and Conference, April 9-12, 2011, at the China World Hotel, Beijing.
PATA: Spotlight on conference themes
Over the next 20-years, Asia Pacific’s aviation industry is set to soar. Growing an anticipated 6.8% per year, the region will require 10,320 new airplanes, 180,600 additional pilots and 220,000 extra maintenance workers.
Pacific Asia Travel Association predicts strong growth
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has revealed its forecasts for travel demand in the 42 destinations within the region, predicting an annual average rate of growth in arrivals of just under seven per cent between 2009 and 2013. Asia is expected to receive much of this growth, with an average increase of around 7.5 per cent per annum, while North America will average around five per cent and the Pacific between four and five per cent over the period.
UN World Tourism Organization praises PATA’s significant role in global tourism
Taleb Rifai, secretary-general of the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), has praised the Pacific Asia Travel Association’s (PATA) significant role in the growth of the global tourism industry.
PATA Thailand Chapter joins TAT consultation process
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) held its first consultative meeting recently, in conjunction with the PATA Thailand Chapter, Skal Thailand, and tourism representatives from the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand.
PATA reports double-digit rise in Asia tourism arrivals
PATA has released preliminary figures for international visitor arrivals into Asia and the Pacific for the month of August 2010, indicating a year-on-year growth of 10 percent. Travel sentiment generally remained very robust across the region, as a stabilising global economy together with increased airline seat capacity and frequency supported the demand for travel during the northern hemisphere summer holiday period.
PATA partners with UNWTO on World Tourism Day
On the occasion of World Tourism Day, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is proud to align itself with the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and its many initiatives in ensuring we have a greener world to live in.
India is gearing up for PTM2011 in New Delhi
The final day of the three-day PATA Travel Mart 2010 (PTM 2010), September 14-17, saw international buyers, sellers and media delegates gather at the dinner reception hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and EarthCheck today announced an agreement that will res
Partnering with EarthCheck - the largest environmental management system in the world, which is used by more than 1000 organisations in over 70 countries – PATA unveiled a free carbon calculator that holds great appeal to small to medium sized operators.
PATA President Greg Duffell resigns
Pacific Asia Travel Association president Greg Duffell has submitted his resignation, effective February 2011. The influential tourism organisation is aiming to have a new leader in place as soon as possible as it prepares for its 60th anniversary conference in Beijing in April 2011.
Visitor arrivals to Asia and the Pacific grew by 11% in the first half year of 2010
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today released the preliminary Asia Pacific* international visitor arrivals figures for the month of June 2010, showing year-on-year growth in arrivals of 17%.
PATA to establish Healthcare Travel Advisory Task Force
PATA aims to establish a Healthcare Travel Advisory Task Force, in conjunction with MEDICO Services International, Bangkok.