PATA’s new Adventure wins widespread industry praise Industry leaders and government ministers are praising the success of the PATA Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart (ATRTCM) in Kathmandu, Nepal. The conference addressed key issues facing the industry as PATA seeks to improve awareness and generate increased commitment to sustainable and responsible tourism practices in line with the Association’s new Charter published last September.   PATA has confirmed plans for a similar event in 2011 with potential hosts, including Nepal, now being considered in detail. “Initial reaction from delegates and speakers has been very positive. We’re now assessing feedback and this will play a vital role in the shape, structure and content of our event in 2011,” says PATA’s Deputy CEO Sheila Leong. Conference moderator Andrew Jones, Guardian of Hong Kong-based Sanctuary Resorts, said, “Feedback received so far has been extremely positive. The event has created an outstanding platform. We’ve covered a broad range of issues pertinent to our shared objectives. The challenge now for us all is to maintain this momentum.” Full story.

PATA's Kris Lim (right) welcomes Nepal Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, The Hon. Sharat Singh Bhandari, to the PATA Adventure Travel Mart in Kathmandu as PATA Nepal Chapter Chairman Pawan Tuladhar looks on. The Minister performed the ribbon cutting ceremony to formally the event at the Soaltee Crowne Plaza Hotel. 

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PATA members attending ITB in March are most welcome to attend the PATA lunch at ITB, hosted by Messe Berlin, on Friday 12 March in the Sydney Room, Grosser Stern. Seats are limited and early registration is advised. Please contact Regional Director-Europe Marion Buttler: marion@pata.org.

Appointments are also available with PATA management team members Gregory Duffell (CEO), Sheila Leong (Deputy CEO & Head, Office of Marketing Services), Marion Buttler (Regional Director - Europe) and Kate Chang (Regional Director - China).

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PATA CEO Greg Duffell calls for commitment on 'green tourism' in his 2010 message to members. Full message. 

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