Thailand: PATA signs MOU with Covention Association ICCA
BANGKOK – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), becoming dedicated partners in establishing meaningful connections between the two organisations. The MOU was signed in conjunction with the 62nd ICCA … Continue reading Thailand: PATA signs MOU with Covention Association ICCA
PATA Annual Summit 2024 in Macao
BANGKOK – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced that the bid for hosting the PATA Annual Summit 2024 has been awarded to the Macao Government Tourism Office. This prestigious annual event will be supported by SJM Resorts, S.A. and will be held … Continue reading PATA Annual Summit 2024 in Macao
PATA presents workshops for tourism SMEs
BANGKOK – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) successfully completed the finance and digital skills workshops for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in tourism, which took place in Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and the Philippines. These workshops were part of PATA’s collaboration … Continue reading PATA presents workshops for tourism SMEs
Virtual PATA Annual Summit 2021 on April 27-29
BANGKOK –The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today announced that the PATA Annual Summit (PAS) 2021 will take place online from April 27-29. The three-day virtual event, organised with the support of Platinum Sponsor, the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development … Continue reading Virtual PATA Annual Summit 2021 on April 27-29
Asia Pacific: COVID-19 and The Tourism Sector
Jakarta – The COVID-19 pandemic represents an unprecedented crisis for the tourism industry and the millions of people across the Asia Pacific whose livelihoods depend on it. As international travel has ground to a halt, every single facet of the … Continue reading Asia Pacific: COVID-19 and The Tourism Sector
PATA: Digitalization essential for SME’s survival
Bangkok – Digitalization and innovation are key for SMEs to survive the pandemic as the travel industry emerges from the crisis, according to a report by the PATA, conducted by Twenty31 Consulting and supported by Agoda, revealed at the World … Continue reading PATA: Digitalization essential for SME’s survival
Virtual PATA Travel Mart welcomes 1,000 delegates
BANGKOK –Virtual PATA Travel Mart 2020 (Virtual PTM 2020), organised in conjunction with the Sichuan International Travel Expo (SITE) with the support of the Leshan Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau and powered by official virtual partner Dragon Trail Interactive, attracted over 1,000 … Continue reading Virtual PATA Travel Mart welcomes 1,000 delegates
PATA: Free training for tourism professionals
BANGKOK – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the launch of the PATA eLearning Platform for travel agents, tourism professionals, and destination marketers who want to refresh their knowledge, learn new skills and stay relevant. The destination platform is developed and … Continue reading PATA: Free training for tourism professionals
PATA honours industry leaders 69th General Meeting
BANGKOK –The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has presented a series of awards to several individuals in recognition for their contributions to the responsible development of travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region. The following awards were presented during the 69th Annual General … Continue reading PATA honours industry leaders 69th General Meeting
PATA announces new Chair and Executive Board
BANGKOK – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) announced the ratification of the new PATA Executive Board. Soon-Hwa Wong has been formally endorsed as the Chair of the Association’s Executive Board and replaces Dr. Chris Bottrill who was elected Chair in May 2018 … Continue reading PATA announces new Chair and Executive Board