The Pacific Asia Travel Association News

PATA Announces New Executive Board Appointments
The Pacific Asia Travel Association(PATA) is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Ms Noredah Othman, CEO, Sabah Tourism Board, Malaysia and the election of Dr. Gerald Perez, Vice President, Guam Visitors Bureau, USA to the PATA Executive Board for a two-year term beginning June 27, 2023.

Submissions Invited for PATA Face of the Future 2023
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is now accepting submissions for the PATA Face of the Future 2023. The deadline for submissions is July 15, 2023.

PATA inducts travel industry pioneer Alwin Zecha into the Gallery of Legends
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce that Alwin Zecha, founder of the Pacific Leisure Group, has been inducted into the PATA Gallery of Legends.

PATA appoints sustainable tourism development expert Megan Epler Wood as its Special Advisor
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the appointment of thought leader, pioneer, teacher and ecotourism industry leader Megan Epler Wood as its Special Advisor on sustainable tourism development for destinations, business, and civil society.

Thailand wins two PATA Gold Awards 2022
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Designated Area for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA) among the 25 organisations and individuals to receive the prestigious 2022 PATA Grand and Gold Awards.