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Travel Management
Heat Travels & Tours (India) Private Limited
Since 2000s
Acronym of Himalayan Elite in Adventure and Tourism, the India-based HEAT creates luxury tours exploring Sikkim and Darjeeling including the foothills of Himalaya.
Travel Management
Trans India Holidays
Since 2000s
Trans India offers a whole range of holidays in India, including Cultural, Religious, Adventure, Culinary, and more, as well as touring and accommodation services in Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka.
Hospitality
MGM Macau
Since 2000s
A beacon of style in the Macau skyline, MGM MACAU is a luxury integrated resort, with Forbes Travel-certified 5-star guest rooms and suites and full-functioning venues for conferences and events.
DMC
Khiri Travel Co., Ltd.
Since 2000s
Making tourism a force for good, Khiri Travel delivers creative, personalised itineraries with the highest standard to discerning tour operators worldwide. Sustainability is at the heart of its business.
Tour Operator
Bengal Travel & Tours Ltd.
Since 2000s
The Bangladesh-based leading inbound tour operator providing international-standard travel services to foreign and domestic travellers alike, as well as local corporate houses since 1982.
Hospitality & Consultancy
SH’otel Hospitality Management & Consultancy
Since 2000s
An independent consultancy providing clients customised solutions at multi-levels of the organisational chain, from investors to overseas careers-seekers.
Media
TravelDailyNews International
Since 2000s
TravelDailyNews is a network of news portals started in 1999 with TraveldailyNews International and TravelDailyNews Greece & Cyprus. TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific was added to its portfolio in 2012.
Government
Huangshan Administrative Committee
Since 2000s
The Management Committee of Huangshan Scenic Area located in Guiyang, Anhui, China. Famous for its 5 wonders: pines, rocks, sea of clouds, hot springs, and snow.
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Latest PATA Blog Posts
Meet Our New Interns in Q3 2023!
We have had the pleasure of welcoming new team members who joined us as Intern Associates and have been helping us support our objectives throughout the third quarter of 2023. We invite you to get to know them and their experience at PATA!
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.
Welcome New Members
We are excited to introduce ten new members that joined the PATA community! Find out more about the services they are providing.
Sustainability in Action: Key Takeaways from PATA Destination Experience Forum & Mart 2023
The 3-day event, from June 21-23, brought together delegates from the public and private sectors for inspiring and insightful discussions on some of the major issues in marketing and managing tourism growth as the travel and tourism industry looks for new opportunities to promote sustainability within the industry
Informal Workers Programme: Interview with Ayu Masita from Wise Steps Indonesia
PATA and Visa's Informal Workers Programme has successfully concluded in Indonesia thanks to our project implementation partner Wise Steps. Ayu Masita, Wise Steps Group Co-founder and COO, shares with us the main challenges faced by the informal workers in Indonesia and how the programme was developed to assist them.
Sustainability Through Tourism: It’s a Wrap for PATA Annual Summit & Adventure Mart 2023!
Spanning from May 30 to June 2, the event gathered leaders from the public and private sectors to convene on forging a sustainable path forward in the transformed area through digital innovations and valuable past learnings.
New Online Learning Modules Available: Finance and Digital Skills for Tourism SMEs
In October 2022, PATA began collaborating with Visa to develop two new online learning modules, Financial Skills for Tourism SMEs and Digital Skills for Tourism SMEs, which are currently available open-sourced at the SRC (Sustainability Resource Centre) platform. Learn more in this blog.
Meet Our New Interns In Q2 2023!
We have had the pleasure of welcoming new team members who joined us as Intern Associates and have been helping us support our objectives throughout the second quarter of 2023. We invite you to get to know them and their experience at PATA!
Welcome New Members
We are excited to introduce six new members that joined the PATA community! Find out more about the services they are providing.
Eight things you need to know about Sarawak, Malaysia
Sarawak has so much more to offer than what meets your eyes. A unique plethora of culture, adventure, nature, food, and festivals, Sarawak is the place where the journey of endless exploration starts. We are inviting you to join us at PDFM2023 for an in-depth exploration of this sustainable destination, here are eight facts you must know!
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.
The Future of Events in 2023
The global MICE industry is estimated to reach US $1,337.4 billion by 2028, and Asia Pacific is expected to see a US $441.1 billion market by 2025. Destinations and hospitality firms need to be prepared to capture this golden opportunity.
In this March webinar, four industry experts discuss the future trends of events and talk about the next big disruption for events that stakeholders will need to prepare for.
Flywire's annual luxury travel report: What will define luxury travel in 2023?
In Flywire’s second annual report, they surveyed more than 600 luxury travellers from the United States to understand what luxury travellers expect from their travel experiences this year.
IWD2023: “Women are the most untapped resources,” - Women in Tourism & Hospitality - Western Australia (WITH WA) Chairperson
WITH WA is a place where women can come together to network, connect, share opportunities and support one another. WITH WA works to recognise the challenges and opportunities for women in the sector and advocates for greater balance. Hear from Anneke Brown how her organisation is building gender equity and equality in leadership roles.
IWD2023: “The industry requires a collaborative effort to create an inclusive environment,” - Sabah Tourism Board CEO
Sabah’s travel industry was never askewed toward genderism; there have always been a few key women's leaders or pioneers in our travel industry.” As the CEO of Sabah Tourism Board that continues to ensure gender equality in the sector, Noredah Othman shares her thoughts from an executive perspective.