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Members since the 2010s ✨
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
IWD2023: “Gender equity in the industry is not only desirable but also necessary,” - Macao Government Tourism Office Director
MGTO serves an important role in Macao, China as tourism is the backbone of the destination’s economy. As the director of MGTO, Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes explains the essentiality of non-profit organisations in social innovation to achieve equity, not just for gender, but for the entire community as a whole.
IWD2023: “Social Innovation is more than just a good thing to do,” - Trip.com Group CEO
Awarded the UN Women’s Empowerment (WEPs) Award in the Gender-Inclusive Workplace category in 2021, Trip.com Group continues to promote female representation, gender diversity, and empowerment, highlighting female success as part of its company-wide corporate culture. Hear how Jane Sun is leading the organisation to set new standards for the industry.
IWD2023: The larger industry players have a vital role in creating access and building capacity of women - Jetwing Hotels Chairperson
Jetwing Hotels won the Gold Award for their unique and innovative women empowerment and inclusive recruiting programme Second Careers at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Awards 2022, receiving the coveted award in the "Women Empowerment Project" category.
Ten Must-visit Places in Sarawak, Malaysia
Revealing a side of Asia unlike anywhere else, Sarawak offers an alternative for those seeking humble authenticity. As the hosting destination for PATA Destination Experience Forum & Mart 2023, we would like to take you on a journey through some of the best attractions in this Malaysian State.
PATA Set to Take Leading Role in Redefining Tourism in Turbulent Times
Since 1951, PATA has served as a catalyst for responsible development of travel and tourism to, from and within the Asia Pacific Region. It has brought together the public and private sectors to deliver meaningful partnerships and help local communities enjoy the fruits of tourism.
Meet Our New Interns In Q1 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 first quarter of 2023. We invite you to get to know them and their experience at PATA!
Getting Back to Business Travel, Tourism, and MICE: It’s a Wrap for PATA-GBTA APAC Travel Summit!
Wrapping up the year on a high-note, our first ever APAC Travel Summit in collaboration with Global Business Travel Association successfully concluded on Dec 9, 2022, bringing 222 delegates from 85 organisations and 15 destinations to Bangkok, Thailand.
The Future of Travel is Online (Data)
As the tourism sector is in its recovery, the internet is abuzz with conversations around travel and tourism. Even at the peak of COVID in 2020 and 2021, travel content and conversations were plenty online. Despite fewer flights chartered and tours booked, online demand was as strong as ever. The internet holds a large volume of consumer-generated data, and travel data makes up a part of it; such information contributes to business decisions and future planning.
Welcome New Members
We are excited to introduce four new members that joined the PATA community! Find out more about the services they are providing.
Azerbaijan as a Tourist Destination in the Post-COVID Era
The value of the tourism sector has dramatically changed with the start of global recovery, one of those being “reimagining” and “rethinking” tourism with the focus on the locals. This has been in the core of Azerbaijan’s tourism since the country embarked on its community-focused strategy back in 2018.
Learn more about Azerbaijan’s reimagined tourism in this blog.
The Importance of Connecting/Reconnecting – IRL (In Real Life)
PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera shared a message with the PATA community on November 2, 2022, with recent updates on revived travel in the Asia Pacific.
Meet Our Talented Interns!
We’ve had the pleasure to welcome new staff who joined us as Intern Associates and helped us through the forth quarter of 2022. Get to know them and their experience at PATA!
Welcome New Members
We are excited to introduce six new members join the PATA community! Find out more about the services they are providing.
PATA on the Ground: Tourlink Project Trains 250+ Thai Tourism Businesses on Sustainability
In September 2022, PATA and other eight partners for the Tourlink project got together in Phuket and Chiang Mai to deliver training on sustainability standards and best practices to over 250 tourism businesses and suppliers. PATA's workshops focused on training businesses how to reduce food and plastic waste in their operations. Read more about it in this blog.
Reinspiring, Reimagining, and Rebuilding: It’s a Wrap for PATA Annual Summit 2022!
The PATA Annual Summit (PAS) is finally back in-person in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE after a 3-year hiatus! The three-day event featured four breakout workshops, 16 main stage sessions, various destination tours, two mobile photography workshops, and a sustainability leadership forum that united 21 senior government and travel industry leaders from the public and private sector in Asia and beyond.