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Featured Members of the Week
Members since the 2010s ✨
Transportation
Shun Tak - China Travel Ship Management Limited
Since 2010s
The first and the recognised leader with 50+ years experience in providing round-the-clock jetfoil service in the Hong Kong-Macao passenger transportation industry.
Aviation
Changi Airport Group (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Since 2010s
Managed by Changi Airport Group, Changi Airport is renowned for its unrivalled passenger experiences from flights to tours and world-class attractions.
Association
Myanmar Tourism Federation (MTF)
Since 2010s
MTF was established in 2011 with the blessing of the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism to represent the private sector to promote Myanmar as a responsible world-class destination.
Hospitality
Elite Havens
Since 2010s
Elite Havens presents 300+ private luxury villas and chalets across Asia's awe-inspiring locations, creating personalised luxury travel experiences, finding guests their dream holiday homes.
Academia
Global Tourism Economy Research Centre
Since 2010s
The Macao-based independent, non-profit research organisation shares ideas with gov bodies and tourism-related stakeholders on Asia development's positive impacts on the globe.
Event Organiser
The BHN Group, Northstar Travel Media, LLC
Since 2010s
The BHN Group has 30+ years of experience producing international gatherings of the hotel and tourism investment community in the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe.
Tour Operator
Alpha Maldives Pvt. Ltd.
Since 2010s
Alpha Maldives is a locally-based tour operator with a sister company Maldives Yacht Support creating top-notch experiences, from honeymoons to family vacations and luxury retreats, for its high-end market.
Travel Agency
Splendid Asia Pvt. Ltd.
Since 2010s
Splendid Asia is a Maldives-based travel agency with over 15 years of experience providing a complete solution to inbound travellers, with compliance and versatility for leisure, charters and group tours.
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Latest PATA Blog Posts
Sustainable Tourism Podcast by the Centre for Responsible Tourism Singapore
In 2021, the Centre for Responsible Tourism Singapore launched its podcast on sustainable tourism, to help bring awareness to many contemporary issues in tourism, including community-based tourism and ethics, responsible wildlife tourism, climate adaptation, regenerative travel and many others.
Seoul Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Conference 2023
Now, Seoul is actively pursuing the path of sustainable tourism with a focus on both the local residents and the environment. It all begins with “Seoul Sustainable Tourism Conference 2023” on November 16-17, 2023.
International Chef’s Day: Cooking up Culinary Change with LightBlue
This October, chefs from around the world are stirring up more than just culinary delights. As October celebrates two vital occasions; International Chef Day and World Food Day, with chefs embracing sustainable food practices and championing a food waste revolution with the FIT Tech.
Embracing Sustainability in Travel: How the Travel Industry can Support the UNSDGs- by Sabre
One of the guiding principles of Sabre’s ESG strategy is to use the framework of the UNSDGs to highlight the areas that will help deliver the most positive impact and achieve the sustainability goals. This blog maps how travel can play an influential role in catalysing positive global change.
Dusit International Launches New Group-wide Sustainability Program, ‘Tree of Life’
Fully embracing ‘Sustainability’ as one of the four key pillars of Dusit Graciousness, Dusit International has rolled out a new group-wide sustainability initiative, Tree of Life, designed to ensure the company delivers on its promise to always have a positive impact wherever it sets foot.
Kiribati recognises the value in Sustainable & Regenerative Tourism
As an emerging destination, Kiribati recognises that the future of tourism for the small island state must be sustainable and has undertaken initiatives to promote and support sustainable tourism development across the country.
Promoting Gender Mainstreaming: Recommendations for Vocational Training Centers
The publication ‘Promoting Gender Mainstreaming: Recommendations for vocational training centers in ASSET-H&C network’ outlines how we can promote and sustain gender equality in the tourism industry, with practical examples that offer applicable and actionable suggestions on gender-mainstreaming.
Horus Development & Consulting’s Podcast Series
CHORUS Podcast aims to promote new ideas, values, and best practices in the fields of sustainability in travel and tourism through conversations with opinion leaders who share the same passion. You can find episodes featuring PATA Members here in this blog!
How IKEA Co-workers Teamed Up with Winnow to Halve Their Global Food Waste
On September 20, 2022, IKEA announced that it has halved its food waste, achieving its ambitious timeline to adhere to and go beyond the UN 2030 Goal. Started in 2017, Winnow and IKEA teamed up to implement the Waste Watcher programme across its stores to tackle food waste through Artificial Intelligence. Over 2021, Winnow and IKEA scaled Winnow's Vision AI to 30 countries, from Japan to Canada. A global movement was built, and we saw food waste reduced on a massive scale.
Climate Adaptation and Tourism – a Closer Link than We might Think?
How can climate adaptation strategies be supported by tourism? Is there actually a close connection between tourism and climate adaptation? Is there a possibility that the pandemic might have, or might be, making climate adaptation in tourism a more plausible idea?
A Success Story: Community-based Tourism in Mai Chau, Vietnam
In 2007, the Discova groups began working with communities in the Mai Chau district of northern Vietnam to help locals improve infrastructure, education, water supply for agriculture, and build up community-based tourism in the area. Thanks to the financial support, the hands-on project work and donations help, there is continuous and successful development.
What We Should Understand About the Idea of Equal Distribution of the Benefits of Tourism
We in tourism should develop a better understanding of the idea of equal sharing of tourism’s benefits, one that looks beyond economic aspects. When that happens, our ability to develop engagement with local communities and other stakeholders will be stronger.
The Om Goi Water Filtration System Comes to Completion!
After raising USD $11,593 through Walk for Water campaign, Discova started their work in implementing the Om Goi Water Filtration System for San Mamuang village in Om Goi district that will grant the households access to clean water supply.
Manggis Update Part IV, 2022: Preparing for Tourism
To prepare Manggia Villagers for the return of Bali’s tourism, Discova helped transformed some of the infrastructures, delivered training to nurture necessary skills for tourism businesses, and advised investments in the community.
ASSET-H&C’s Eco-Guide for Hospitality Businesses & Schools is Now Available in Burmese, Khmer, Thai, and Vietnamese.
ASSET-H&C has outlined 55 tips and good practices to reduce Tourism’s impact on the environment which can be downloaded from the company’s website. It is also available in Burmese, Khmer, Thai and Vietnamese.