Welcome New Members
We are delighted to welcome two new PATA Members, Tourplan and Nature Expeditions, into the community and also thrilled to welcome back DD Traveller. We are excited to have them on board and look forward to working closely with them to bring expertise to our community, across our members, the PATA network, and the travel industry on the journey ahead!
Get to know them by checking out their profiles below.
DD Traveller Research & Brand Consulting
DD is a traveller insight and brand consultancy based in Singapore and Tokyo.
We’re a team of senior marketing professionals working with tourism, destination, hospitality and leisure brands across Asia and beyond for 20+ years.
We provide insight, planning and strategy related to customer needs, market entry, brand positioning, sustainability, communications, etc. We design and implement qualitative and quantitative B2B and B2C research, facilitate workshops (e.g. LEGO Serious Play), work with client teams to design and implement data-driven strategy.
Tourplan is a leading provider of innovative software solutions for Tour Operators and Destination Management Companies (DMCs). Founded in 1986, Tourplan has over 35 years of experience in the tourism technology industry. The company offers a comprehensive system that automates workflows, encompassing supplier contracting, quoting, reservations, operations, accounting, financials, and management reporting. Tourplan's solutions are designed to handle various types of tours, including inbound, outbound, groups, FITs, packages, ad-hoc itineraries, specialist tours, series tours, and scheduled coach tours, all within a single integrated operational and accounting package. With a global presence, Tourplan supports over 450 clients in 70 countries across five continents, providing local expertise through offices in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Pacific.
NATURE EXPEDITIONS AFRICA LIMITED
NATURE EXPEDITIONS AFRICA is an owner-managed family company providing tours, travel, and related services in East Africa. Mr. Adam Abdi Jillo – Managing Director & Jane W Adam – Operations Director started the company in 1994 to provide quality tours, safaris, and holiday opportunities in all segments - individuals, families, groups, incentives & meetings/conferences at affordable prices.
