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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.
PATA partners OAG for research boost
The Pacific Asia Travel Association, has forged a partnership with OAG designed to further strengthen the work of the Association’s Strategic Intelligence Centre (SIC). OAG (Official Airline Guide) is now PATA’s ‘preferred airline data supplier’ and also becomes a corporate member of the Association.
PATA predicts strong growth
The Pacific Asia Travel Association isforecasting robust growth for travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region, withtourism revenues to top US$4.6 trillion and visitor arrivals to reach close to 500million by the end of 2010.