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PATA partners with Global Peace Foundation

Bangkok – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced an organizational partnership with the Global Peace Foundation (GPF) in order to strengthen the bond and shared interests between the two organizations, particularly in the area of youth engagement. Founded in … Continue reading PATA partners with Global Peace Foundation

636 million foreigners travel to Asia-Pacific region

Bangkok – With a cumulative count of 636 million foreign arrivals into the region in 2017, Asia Pacific sets a new record – according to a report released today by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). Covering 47 destinations across … Continue reading 636 million foreigners travel to Asia-Pacific region

S.Korean president meets with Alibaba’s Ma Yun

Seoul – South Korean President Park Geun-hye met on Monday with Ma Yun, founder and chairman of China’s leading e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding, agreeing to boost e-commerce cooperation between the two countries. The topic on their agenda: Strengthening cooperation on … Continue reading S.Korean president meets with Alibaba’s Ma Yun

MICE: Seoul Captures 4th Place in International Cities Rankings

Seoul – Seoul now ranks 4th place worldwide as a convention destination in the 2013 International Meetings Statistics Report released last week by the Union of International Associations (UIA). Since 2010, the city has remained in the UIA world top … Continue reading MICE: Seoul Captures 4th Place in International Cities Rankings