Pata News
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.
Press statement from PATA and TAT
The Tourism Authority of Thailand, in association with the Pacific Asia Travel Association, issued the following statement today (16 March):
PATA steps up Air Passenger Duty campaign
The Pacific Asia Travel Association has continued its assault on proposed changes to the UK’s Air Passenger Duty. The association argues rises planned for November will have a detrimental impact on travel to many long-haul developing markets.
Fresh look to PATA website
There’s a fresh new look to the PATA website. It’s the same URL (www.pata.org) but with much improved content and functionality.
PATA China & DMIC to co-host Social Media Event
The Pacific Asia Travel Association’s (PATA) China Office and Digital Marketing Inner Circle (DMIC) are together staging a seminar ‘Leveraging Social Media for Engaging Consumers’.
PATA calls for member action ahead of Copenhagen summit
There’s a role to play for every PATA member in the battle against climate change. That’s the view of PATA CEO Greg Duffell, who is asking all Association members to lobby their government representatives in advance of next week’s COP15 climate change summit in Copenhagen.
Cause for hope in new PATA Tourism Forecasts
Some cause for industry hope in new PATA Tourism ForecastsThere’s some cause for cautious optimism in the tourism and travel industry across the Asia Pacific region, according to PATA’s Strategic Intelligence Director John Koldowski.