Pata News
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.
PATA Travel Mart 2010 reports high registrations and welcomes a surge in emerging market buyers
319-buyer delegates from 228-organisations across the world have registered to participate in the PATA Travel Mart (PTM) 2010. The PTM is Asia-Pacific’s premier travel trade show, to be held in September 14-17 in Macau SAR.
Visitor arrivals to Asia and the Pacific grew by 10% in the first five months of 2010
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today released the preliminary Asia and the Pacific1 international visitor arrivals figures for the months of April and May 2010, showing year-on-year growth in arrivals of seven per cent and 16% respectively.
Renton returns to aid PATA membership drive
Former Pacific Asia Travel Association executive Renton de Alwis is to return to the Association in a short-term advisory role at the invitation of Association CEO Greg Duffell to offer expert advice on membership retention, recruitment and chapter development.
PATA announces new Director of Communications
PATA is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Punam Mohandas as its new Director – Communications, replacing Dale Lawrence who leaves PATA in mid June.
PATA looks for early reform of UK ‘tax on travel’
PATA is seeking early confirmation of reform to the widely-criticised UK Air Passenger Duty from the new British coalition government.
PATA elects leading hotelier as new Chairman
New PATA Chairman Hiran Cooray is an experienced tourism industry professional with a wealth of experience across the Asia Pacific region.
Pacific tourism leaders slam UK ‘tax on travel’
The tourism industry in the Pacific region is raising grave concerns over the negative impact of the UK government’s proposed further increase in Air Passenger Duty (APD), scheduled for November 2010.
PATA attacks Air Passenger Duty
Members of the Pacific Asia Travel Association have again attacked planned rises in Air Passenger Duty in the United Kingdom. With increases set for November, PATA argues smaller Pacific nations, which rely on long-haul tourism for economic prosperity, will be adversely affected.
MasterCard joins hands with PATA Foundation
MasterCard Worldwide in affirming its commitment in supporting sustainable development of Asia Pacific travel and tourism, has signed an agreement to support PATA Foundation to earmark its 25th Anniversary.