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Cathay Group eases back in black

 The Cathay Pacific Group, a long-time PATA member, is reporting a profit of HK$4,694 million for 2009. This compares to a loss of HK$8,696 mi....

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Backpacker arrivals boost ATEC confidence

The relentless growth of Australia’s backpacker and youth travel sector paints a bright picture for the future of the inbound tourism industr....

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New Chapter in PATA’s campaign against UK ‘tax on travel’

PATA Chapters worldwide are being encouraged to lobby British Ambassadors and High Commissioners as part of the Association’s commitment to o....

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‘Much improved’ year-end arrivals figures for A/P region

Preliminary figures released by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) indicate that the numbers of international visitors to the Asia Pacific ....

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Tax break as tourist numbers rise in Fiji

Tourists spending more than FJ$500 in Fiji may now claim Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds upon their departure, reports PATA member Tourism Fiji. The ....

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PATA reaches new Understanding with CED

The World Centre of Excellence for Destinations (CED) and PATA are joining forces in the drive towards ‘real sustainability’ in destinations across the Asia Pacific ....

Cathay Group eases back in black

 The Cathay Pacific Group, a long-time PATA member, is reporting a profit of HK$4,694 million for 2009. This compares to a loss of HK$8,696 million the previous year. Catha....

SOTA simplifies online challenge for agents and hotels

PATA member SOTA is showing the travel trade at ITB Berlin how to simplify its online business and quickly maximise earning opportunities. SOTA (Standard Online Tourism Architec....

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PATA Opinion

It's time to axe the UK 'tax on travel'

With PATA Chapters worldwide being encouraged to lobby British Ambassadors and High Commissioners as part of the Association’s commitment to oppose further rises in the UK ....

Posted on Tue 9 Mar 2010 4:43 PM

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