Pata News
PATA takes on first UK public relations company
The Pacific Asia Travel Association has appointed dePaRture Travel & Lifestyle Marketing as its corporate communications and public relations company in the UK.
PATA heads to Ras al Khaimah for 2020 annual summit
The Pacific Asia Travel Association has announced its the annual summit will this year be taking place at the Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre in Ras Al Khaimah.
Azerbaijan joins Pacific Asia Travel Association
The Pacific Asia Travel Association has welcomed the state tourism agency of the Azerbaijan as its newest government member. The agency is the executive authority carrying out and regulating the state policy in the field of tourism.
Kazakhstan to host PATA Travel Mart 2019
The event will be hosted by the ministry of culture and sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kazakh Tourism National Company.
Ras Al Khaimah to host PATA Annual Summit
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has announced that the emirate will be hosting the PATA Annual Summit 2020. The four-day event, to be hosted by the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, will bring together international thought leaders, industry shapers and senior decision-makers who are professionally engaged with the Asia Pacific region.
Weltman appointed chief of staff at PATA
The Pacific Asia Travel Association has appointed Trevor Weltman as its chief of staff. Reporting to PATA chief executive, Mario Hardy, he will be responsible for planning, managing, coordinating and executing the association’s various activities.
Airbnb joins Pacific Asia Travel Association
Airbnb has become the latest hospitality sector organisation to join the Pacific Asia Travel Association. PATA chief executive Mario Hardy said: “We are extremely pleased to welcome Airbnb to the PATA family.”
PATA reveals speaker line-up for annual summit
Influential tourism experts, innovators and international thought leaders are set to explore future travel and tourism trends at the PATA Annual Summit 2017 in Negombo, Sri Lanka. The Pacific Asia Travel Association has gathered a diverse and dynamic line up of speakers and panellists to share their insights and knowledge at the one-day conference that forms an integral element at this year’s summit.
Pacific Asia Travel Association signs Microsoft collaboration
The Pacific Asia Travel Association has announced a collaboration with Microsoft that is designed to improve tourism data collection and develop advanced analytics that help travel industry operators better serve their customers.
PATA condemns USA travel ban
The Pacific Asia Travel Association has reiterated its commitment to the right to travel as stated in Article 13 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The association recognises that each country has the responsibility to ensure the safety and security of its citizens.
PATA inks memorandum of understanding with South Pacific Tourism Organisation
The Pacific Asia Travel Association has signed a landmark agreement with the South Pacific Tourism Organisation. The deal is designed to enhance the promotion and development of sustainable tourism across a broad range of Pacific island destinations. A core element of the memorandum of understanding is tourism associated data that embraces accurate figures for international arrivals to each member nation of the SPTO
PATA redevelops website to offer universal accessibility
On the occasion of World Tourism Day 2016, under the theme of ‘Tourism for All – Promoting Universal Accessibility’, the Pacific Asia Travel Association has announced the relaunch of its official website. PATA.com has be redesigned for universal accessibility.