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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
Welcome New Members
We are excited to introduce nine new members that joined the PATA community! Find out more about the services they are providing.
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.