Resurgance of Japan’s domestic cruise market
Tokyo – Two Japanese ships have completed short cruises to nearby ports in recent weeks. Both were operated under limited capacity and strict new policies for passengers and crew to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Mitsui OSK Passenger Lines’ Nippon … Continue reading Resurgance of Japan’s domestic cruise market
Global Tourism Projected to Lose 174 Million Jobs
LONDON – The global travel and tourism industry is on course to lose 174 million jobs this year if current restrictions to curb the spread of the coronavirus remain in place, a leading industry group warned Friday. While alarming, the … Continue reading Global Tourism Projected to Lose 174 Million Jobs
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
Willy Brandt memorial wall unveiled at Berlin Airport
Berlin – On 31 October, the new Terminal 1 at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, (BER), will be opened. The new airport in the German capital region is named after Willy Brandt, who is regarded as one of the most outstanding statesmen … Continue reading Willy Brandt memorial wall unveiled at Berlin Airport
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
Reimagining the $9 trillion tourism economy
New York – Tourism made up 10 percent of global GDP in 2019 and was worth almost $9 trillion,1 making the sector nearly three times larger than agriculture. However, the tourism value chain of suppliers and intermediaries has always been fragmented, with … Continue reading Reimagining the $9 trillion tourism economy
PATA announces PATA Gold Awards 2020 winners
BANGKOK – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today announced the winners of the PATA Gold Awards 2020. Proudly supported and sponsored by the Macao Government Tourist Office (MGTO) for the last 25 years, this year’s awards recognise the achievements of 23 organisations and individuals. … Continue reading PATA announces PATA Gold Awards 2020 winners
IATA: Total July 2020 traffic 79.8% below 2019
Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on governments to work together to urgently find ways to re-establish global connectivity by re-opening borders and to continue with relief measures to sustain airlines during the COVID-19 crisis. IATA’s … Continue reading IATA: Total July 2020 traffic 79.8% below 2019