PATA Travel Mart 2010

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Registration

The host of PATA Travel Mart 2010, the Macau Government Tourism Office, is ready to welcome 328 buyer delegates (292 organisations from 52 countries) around the world and 500 seller delegates (285 organisations from 38 countries), all of whom have already registered, with the event to be held September 14-17 in Macau SAR at The Venetian® Macao~Resort~Hotel.

We are already in the process of matching business appointments, but there is still time for last minute buyer and seller registration to participate in Asia-Pacific’s premier travel trade show. Register online at www.PATA.org/mart to guarantee a place at this year’s event.

Pre- and Post-Tours

As well as business sessions, the Macau Government Tourism Office is also providing pre- and post-tours in nearby locales:

CT-1 Macau City Tour: Half-day tour of the Ruins of St. Paul’s, Na Tcha Temple, Section of the Old City Walls, Museum of Macao, Senado Square and Kun Iam Temple – offered on both September 14 and 18 beginning at either 09.00 hrs or 14.00 hrs CT-2 Macau World Heritage: Half-day tour of St. Anthony’s Church, Casa Garden, the Old Protestant Cemetery, the Ruins of St. Paul’s, Na Tcha Temple, Section of the Old City Walls, Mount Fortress, the Leal Senado, Sam Kai Vui Kun (Kuan Tai) Temple, Holy House of Mercy, St. Dominic’s Church, Lou Kau Mansion and Guia Fortress – offered on September 18 beginning at either 09.00 hrs or 13.30 hrs

AT-1 Macau Unique Shopping Tour: Half-day tour of Senado Square, the Red Market, and local residents’ shopping – offered on September 15 beginning either at 09.00 hrs or 13.30 hrs AT-2 Macau Cultural Tour: Half-day tour of A-Ma Temple, Mandarin’s House, Lilau Square, St. Lawrence’s Church, St. Joseph’s Seminary and Church, Sir Robert Ho Tung Library, St. Augustine Square and the Dom Pedro V Theatre – offered on September 16 beginning at either 09.30 hrs or 12.30 hrs

PP-1 Guangdong One-day Tour: Visiting the Five-Ram Statue, Chen Clan Academy, the Xi Guan house, and shopping at Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street – offered on both September 14 and 18. Cost: MOP 2,579/pax or MOP 722/pax for groups of 5, lunch included PP-2 Zhuhai / Zhongshan Day Tour: Visiting Zhuhai – Lover’s Road, the Fisher Girl Statue, Xijingshan Garden, the Meixi Paifang, Zhuhai Celebrity Waxwork Gallery, Chinese face-changing show, a silk shop; Zhongshan’s – Sun Yat-sen’s former residence, and Cuiheng Village’s Gongbei Shopping Mall –  offered on both September 14 and 18, Cost: MOP 388/pax, seafood lunch included PP-3 Hong Kong One-day Tour: Visiting Man Mo Temple, Victoria Peak by tram, Aberdeen Fishing Village, Stanley Market – offered on both September 14 and 18. Cost: MOP 560/pax including one-way ferry ticket to Hong Kong, tram ticket to Victoria Peak and lunch, or MOP 760/pax including round-trip ferry ticket to and from Hong Kong, tram ticket to Victoria Peak, lunch and transfer from Macau Ferry Terminal back to hotel PP-4 Beijing 5-day Tour: Visiting Wangfujing, the Badaling section of the Great Wall, Dingling Underground Palace, Olympic Park, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace and Prince Gong’s Mansion – offered September 18-22 with minimum of 16 pax. Cost: MOP 6,065/pax including Macau-Beijing air ticket, tax and oil excise, private luxury coach, 7 meals, sightseeing entrance fees, tour guide, 5-star hotel and personal insurance fee PP-5 Zhuhai and Shenzhen 4-day Tour: Visiting China Folk Cultural Village, Overseas Chinese Town East, shopping at Donmeng, Dongguan’s Humen Fortress, New Yuanming Palace, the Meixi Royal Stone Archways, Dibao Silk, and shopping at Gongbei Shopping Mall – offered September 18-21. Cost: MOP 12,698/pax or MOP 4,650/pax for groups of 5, including luxury coach, 7 meals, sightseeing entrance fees, tour guide, hotel accommodation and travel insurance

For golf lovers

ST-1 Caesar Golf Course: Half-day, 18-hole game on September 18. Price varies with number of golfers. Fee includes private coach, tour guide, 18-hole green fee, cart, two-to-one caddies, locker and mineral water.

For more information on each tour, please visit http://www.pata.org/events/pata-travel-mart-2010/Tours. Tour booking can be made directly at Secretariat-PTM2010@macautourism.gov.mo by submitting the PTM2010 Tour Booking Form.

PTM2010 Accommodation

Delegates who require hotel accommodation at any of our ten PTM2010 official hotels, please be sure to book by August 17. After this date, rooms at the preferential PTM2010 official rates will be subject to room availability.


5-star:

Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip
Grand Hyatt Macau
MGM Macau
The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel
The Westin Resort, Macau




4-star:

                                      Hotel Beverly Plaza Macau
                                                       Holiday Inn Macau
                                                       Rio Hotel & Casino




3-star:
Best Western Hotel Taipa Macau
Emperor Hotel Macau


Hotel discount rates for PTM2010 registered delegates are available at http://www.pata.org/events/pata-travel-mart-2010/Hotel.  Email or fax the Hotel Booking Form to your preferred choice of hotel.

For delegates who wish to spend a night in Hong Kong pre/post PTM2010, PATA has negotiated special industry room rates, with direct booking at The Royal Garden Hotel. Cost: HKD 1,600 + 10% service charge (for single/double occupancy per room per night) in a superior room. In case of queries, please contact Director of Sales, Mr. Jason Lin, on (852) 2733-2792 or email jasonlin@rghk.com.hk.

HR Seminar on Challenges in Tourism and Hospitality

Promoting Industry and Academia Collaboration
Tuesday September 14, 0.900 hrs – 17.30 hrs

PATA, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) School of Hotel & Tourism Management and the Institute for Tourism Studies (Macau SAR) are pleased to host a special seminar to be held at the Institute for Tourism Studies. Themed ‘HR Challenges in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry: Promoting Industry and Academia Collaboration’, the full-day seminar will address the disconnection between theory and practice, training and work, from the perspective of both academia and industry key players. The seminar will also offer opportunities for students and Young PATA members to network with industry leaders from across the region.

Speakers:
•   Mr. Richard Hatter – General Manager, Hotel ICON, Hong Kong SAR
•   Prof. Walter Jamieson – Professor, Thammasat University, Thailand
•   Mr. James Lu – Executive Director, Hong Kong Hotels Association, Hong Kong SAR
•   Dr. Fanny Vong – President, Institute for Tourism Studies, Macau SAR

The registration fee is priced at USD 30 for students, USD 60 for PATA and Chapter members and PTM2010 participants, and USD 90 for non-members and non-PTM2010 participants. For further information or to register, please contact Ms. Leslie Fung at leslie.fung@polyu.edu.hk.

Luncheon Workshops

Traversing the Pacific: A Privileged Experience
Wednesday September 15, 12.30 –14.00 hrs

Programme          Registration form

PATA in conjunction with the South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) will host a workshop about travel to and within the South Pacific Region.

While travel to the region is often perceived as difficult due to distance, cost and limited air travel, the South Pacific offers a plethora of unique experiences. The purpose of the workshop is to create increased awareness and discussion about travel in the region. It will also outline ways in which Pacific nations are attempting to attract new travellers from the emerging markets of Asia by increasing competitiveness and product offerings.

Although the cost of traveling within the region may be higher than other more developed areas of the globe, the wealth of natural beauty, unique culture and generous hospitality leaves the South Pacific as one of the few untouched jewels remaining to be discovered. Indeed we see visiting our shores as a ‘Privilege’ to be Experienced and treasured.

                   

Speakers:
•    Ms. Manatu Vivili – Senior Marketing Officer, Tonga Tourism
•    Mr. Andrew Nihopara – Deputy Chief Executive Officer, SPTO
•    Ms. Annie Niatu – General Manager, Vanuatu Tourism
•    Mr. Dwayne Bentley – Marketing Manager, Samoa Tourism
•    Mr. Leith Isaac – Marketing Manager, PNG Tourism
•    Mr. Watson Seeto – Regional General Manager – Asia, Air Pacific Ltd.

Moderator: Mr. Chris Flynn – PATA Regional Director – Pacific

Designing Dream Experiences
Wednesday September 15, 12.30 hrs – 14.00 hrs

Programme          Registration form

Experiential travel was once the domain of youthful backpackers or those who sought niche areas of activity. Today, at the high- and mid-ends of the travel and tourism market, this concept has gained much ground and is fast becoming a mainstream activity. With travellers becoming more enlightened and environmentally conscious, the experiential travel market is sought after by most destinations and tourism operators for its ability to generate higher yields with lesser impact on the resource base. The activity also generates direct avenues of income for communities who become strong stakeholders in such operations.    

At its best, travel and tourism provides the traveller with dream-like memories and lasting impressions of the places they visit. It must ensure sustainability of the planet's resources and solid benefits to all stakeholders.

In its leadership role tracking and carving new directions for the travel and tourism industry, PATA will bring together a group of expert presenters to discuss the research, development, marketing, promotion and distribution of this fast growing segment of travel and tourism.

Speakers:

Mr. Renton de Alwis (pictured) – Advisor, PATA Mr. Gary O’Riordan – Deputy Managing Director, Australian Tourism Export Council Mr. Imtiaz Muqbil – Editor, Travel Impact Newswire

Moderated by Mr. Hiran Cooray – PATA Chairman

CSR for Travel and Tourism
Thursday September 16, 12.45 hrs – 14.15 hrs

Programme          Registration form

Corporate Social Responsibility is a rising phenomenon in travel today. Far from a passing fad, increasingly CSR is influencing how and where people choose to travel, the creation of new travel opportunities and products, and increasing tourism’s role as a force for good.

During this year’s mart, PATA will be staging a luncheon workshop which will include a number of top speakers on the subject and will provide ample time for questions and interactive discussion.

Speakers:

Mr. John King (pictured) – Chairman, PATA’s Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Committee; Chairman, Australian Tourism Export Council; Managing Director, Global Tourism & Leisure P/L, will provide details of the forthcoming Pacific Asia Indigenous Tourism Conference to be held in Darwin (Australia) in the second half of 2011, one of PATA’s 60th Anniversary events. The conference will look at the increasing role of the tourism industry in engaging with indigenous peoples of the region in ensuring the preservation and promotion of unique cultures and encouraging more equitable social inclusion. He will also facilitate the workshop

PTM2010: Emerging Markets and Trends

PATA Travel Mart 2010 reports high registrations and welcomes a surge in emerging market buyers. All of this year’s 328 buyer delegates have been carefully vetted by the independent Buyer Selection Committee to maximise the potential for successful contracting opportunities for PTM2010 sellers.

While the largest percentage of buyers still hail from Europe, there has been a marked increase in the number of buyer delegates from emerging markets such as China, Russia and India. According to Regis Morvan, General Director of RM Consultants, Russia’s outbound tourist numbers are growing dramatically, with 2 million Russians going abroad in Q1 of 2010 alone – a 44% increase over the same time last year. In addition, sellers from niche destinations such as Bhutan, Sri Lanka and numerous Pacific islands will be well represented, offering buyers exclusive opportunities to gain a foothold in these markets.

Says Arjun Sharma, Vice Chairman, PATA India Chapter: “We at PATA India are not surprised that the Indian contingent at the mart is one of the largest. Least affected by the global recession, India is the world’s fourth largest economy. Indian travellers have created an explosive outbound market, and buyer numbers have gone up exponentially this year.

“In addition, India continues to be an exciting year-round destination with growing infrastructure and excellent world-class hotels. Its product diversity and ancient civilisation offers the visitor myriad experiences. India is a rising star – a country likely to become a major tourist destination in the coming years”.

Refer to press release attached for full details.

Featured Sellers

Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau

KL Makes Top 5 in Asia-Pacific Meetings Ranking: Kuala Lumpur leaped five spots to 22nd in the latest ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) city rankings, from 61 meetings in 2008 to 72 in 2009, thereby placing it among the five leading meetings destinations in Asia-Pacific. Other cities in the top five include Singapore, Beijing, Seoul and Bangkok. In country rankings, Malaysia moved up one spot from 32nd in 2008 to 31st with 92 meetings.

Refer to press release attached for full details.

Bali Dynasty Resort, Indonesia

Renovations Complete at the Bali Dynasty Resort: Guests of the Bali Dynasty Resort can now enjoy even greater comfort and convenience following the completion of the third and final stage of an intensive renovation programme. All rooms now boast a fresh modern look, with an abundance of natural lighting, Grohe bathroom fittings with walk-in rain showers for deluxe rooms and massage showers and bathtubs for family rooms, flatscreen TVs, DVD players and in-room Wi-Fi. As part of the Green Globe Lite programme, all rooms are equipped with energy-saving switches and balcony doors are wired to cut off air-conditioning if left open for any length of time.

Refer to press release attached for full details.

Raven Tours and Treks, Bhutan

Wanderlust Travel Awards 2010 Top Emerging Destinations: Wanderlust has created a new category rewarding countries that “received fewer visitors – and therefore votes – than those in the main country category, but which wowed those who did visit”. This year Bhutan has been recognised as one of the top ten emerging destinations, as well as making the 2009 Country top ten.

Refer to PDF attached for full details.

Silversea Cruises, Singapore

Silversea Returns to Asian Waters for Exciting 2010 Voyage Itineraries: On September 29, 2010, Silversea’s stylish, all-suite ship, Silver Shadow, will return to Asian waters, marking the start of its winter season across the Far East and South Pacific. Seven mesmerising voyages will take guests on the journey of a lifetime, meandering giant cities and remote islands to take in the region’s most awe-inspiring and beautiful sites.

Refer to PDF attached for full details.

Day-ending social hour

Relax and socialise after a full day of business sessions on September 15 at the PTM2010’s social hour in the Network Lounge, sponsored by BBC World News.

Late night function

	Late night function jointly organised by TTG Asia Media Pte Ltd and Grand Hyatt Macau
	TTG Asia, the region’s most trusted travel trade publication and PATA’s official publication partner, will be hosting a Late Night Function at the Grand Hyatt Macau on September 15, starting at 22.00 hrs. Located nearby on the tip of the Macau Peninsula, enjoy the magnificent view as well as an array of refreshments.