As the Asia Pacific travel industry moves deeper into 2026, tourism growth is increasingly shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, economic volatility, aviation constraints, and shifting traveller behaviour. Building on the forecasting themes introduced in the beginning-of-year webinar, this mid-year session revisits the latest tourism outlook considering evolving global conditions.

As the global landscape continues to be shaped by conflict and the knock-on effects on economies, logistics, supply chains and consumer sentiment, MMGY Global has identified a number of positive stories that show how the Asia Pacific region is continuing to thrive.

The PATA Youth Symposium 2026 (PYS 2026) will take place alongside the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Pohang, Korea (ROK). The symposium will feature keynote speeches, interactive panel discussions, and student-led dialogues and activities designed to spark meaningful exchange between industry leaders and youth participants.

This webinar brings real-time sourcing data and regional insights to bridge the gap between venue selection and event execution, moving beyond the RFP to show how both sides can align their goals to deliver exceptional attendee experiences. 

This webinar examines the latest visitor arrival trends and forward-looking projections for the Asia Pacific region in the context of a complex and evolving global economic and geopolitical environment.

This session will showcase fresh data, real-world examples, and perspectives from local leaders who are at the forefront of encouraging travel beyond traditional hotspots. We’ll unpack the trends, partnerships and preparedness strategies that help regions thrive – from local capacity-building to unlocking new tourism opportunities for small towns, cultural hubs and emerging destinations.

Learn the top motivators, trending activities, and actionable strategies for engaging APAC’s new generation of purpose-led explorers.

Using data and insights from MMGY Travel Intelligence’s global research, this webinar will provide you with the key information to make strategic decisions.

PATA Youth Symposium 2025 will take place alongside the PATA Travel Mart 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. The symposium will feature keynote speeches, interactive panel discussions, and student-led dialogues and activities designed to spark meaningful exchange between industry leaders and youth participants.

As tourism recovery gains momentum across Asia Pacific, there’s a growing call for destinations to move beyond traditional metrics and adopt a more balanced approach to development—one that prioritises community wellbeing, cultural preservation, visitor enrichment, and environmental stewardship. Meaningful Tourism offers a strategic framework for this shift, aligning industry resilience with the values of all stakeholders.

As the global tourism industry moves beyond the recovery phase, Asia Pacific stands at the forefront of a new era marked by shifting demand patterns, technological acceleration, and a renewed commitment to sustainability. This webinar will present the latest data from the PATA Visitor Forecasts, highlighting key regional and global dynamics in the next three years.

This interactive online workshop offers a safe, empowering space for PATA Youth Community members to explore the connection between Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and sustainability. Through guided discussions and peer sharing, participants will reflect on how their identities shape their views on sustainability and the future of tourism and hospitality.

With Asian-Pacific countries poised to lead global aviation growth over the next two decades, rising air travel demand will serve as a catalyst for tourism, foreign investment, and infrastructure development. This webinar will highlight aviation’s vital role in job creation, regional development, and sustainable growth, while also addressing the challenges ahead.

MMGY's Portrait of American Travellers report is a quarterly analysis of the drivers, motivations and challenges faced by American leisure travellers. This webinar will dive into the latest (Spring 2025) findings to give you the most up-to-date information about the state of the US leisure travel market, including: spending intent; perceptions of cost and safety; interest in travel over the coming year; destination preferences; and much more.

The session will provide valuable knowledge on upcoming trends and practices shaping the MICE industry in 2025 and beyond. Additionally, it will discuss how attendees can leverage Cvent’s technology to ride the wave. 

Join this webinar for an in-depth look at the latest visitor arrival forecasts for the Asia Pacific region as the industry moves from recovery to growth. Gain insights into key challenges such as digital transformation, sustainable travel demand, and geopolitical uncertainties, with mild, medium, and severe outlooks to navigate the next three years.

Mountain tourism in the Asia-Pacific is well placed to capitalise on this growth with recent uplifts in camping, trekking, and eco-tourism in the post-COVID era. Join us to explore the future of mountain tourism in the Asia-Pacific in this collaboration between the International Mountain Tourism Association (IMTA) and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).