December 1-3
PATA Destination Marketing Forum
is a three-day event designed to empower emerging destinations with the tools and insights needed to grow into globally recognised tourism hubs. This year’s forum offers a collaborative experience, blending local exploration with practical sessions.
The forum’s innovative format will combine a one-day destination experience with a conference, offering destination marketers and tourism professionals valuable insights, actionable strategies, and emerging trends to enhance their destinations' appeal. This is the opportunity to connect with industry experts dedicated to the growth of Asia Pacific tourism.
About Chiang Rai
The city of Chiang Rai, nestled in the northernmost region of Thailand, is known for its complex mountain range and the famous Golden Triangle region. Home to iconic sites like Wat Rong Khun (the White Temple) and Baan Dam Museum (the Black House), Chiang Rai captivates visitors with its art and architecture that represent both the skills of Thai National Artists and the rich heritage of the Northern Thai region.
Visitors who seek calming natural scenery can enjoy the breathtaking morning mist from Doi Pha Tang’s peaks, explore lush tea plantations, and relax by serene waterfalls. The province also offers immersive cultural experiences, showcasing traditional crafts and local customs. Conveniently, the province is only a one-hour flight from Bangkok.
Programme
Day 1
Monday, December 1
All Day
Registration
Evening
At Leisure
Day 2
Tuesday, December 2
All Day
Registration
Destination Experience
Evening
Welcome Dinner
Day 3
Wednesday, December 3
All Day
Conference
Evening
Farewell Reception
Day 4
Thursday, December 4
All Day
Departure
Conference Topics
Traditions Replanted: A Transformation of a Destination
Wellness, Taking A Holistic Approach to Travel
Attracting the International by Focusing on the Hyper-local
Hyper-local Experiences Workshop
Creative Cities - Power of the Network
A Destination from the Artists' Perspective
Incorporating Local Traditions into A MICE Setting
Tech with a Soul
The Reinvention of Place
Official Venue:
The Heritage Chiang Rai Hotel & Convention
This 4-star hotel in Chiang Rai ideally combines arts with contemporary; the design reflects the dignified cultures of the old Lanna Kingdom that provides guests the ultimate “Heritage Experiences”.
The hotel comprises state-of-the-art meeting rooms equipped with the latest technology. Two Grand Ballrooms that can be separated into four meeting rooms to accommodate a total of 1,500 guests in various arrangements, together with a spacious foyer area. The hotel also offers six meeting rooms ready to capture your needs for small and medium meetings and events.
The hotel has been certified with the Thailand MICE Venue Standard (TMVS).
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Sponsorship
Maximise Your Brand Exposure at PATA’s Flagship Event
Put your brand in front of key industry leaders with exclusive sponsorship opportunities at PATA’s flagship event. Gain visibility across our event website, programme, and marketing materials, along with onsite branding acknowledgments. Enhance your presence in PATA’s pre-event, during-event, and post-event communications, ensuring lasting recognition among global travel and tourism professionals.
Sponsorship Types
Flagship Sponsorship
Gold Sponsorship US $10,000
Silver Sponsorship US $7,000
Bronze Sponsorship US $5,000
Thought Leadership Sponsorship
Opening Keynote US $10,000
Closing Keynote US $8,000
Presentation/ Session/ Breakout Session US $8,000
Brand Awareness Sponsorship
Lanyard US $3,000
Business Tabletop US $3,000
PATA Event Carbon Offset Fee
PATA selects carbon offsetting projects in the destinations where the events take place whenever possible to support these communities and invest in local sustainability initiatives.
Why take part?
PATA is committed to reducing the carbon emissions of our in-person events. Our Carbon Neutral Events Policy outlines the steps taken to minimise and mitigate the events' footprint. However, some emissions are unavoidable, such as the flights taken to reach the destination, the electricity consumed, and the waste generated, among other emissions carefully calculated by our Sustainability Team.
For this reason, PATA offsets the unavoidable carbon emissions, as we have done in previous years. But for this, we need your support! With US $10, you help us gather the necessary funds for offsetting PDMF's emissions through a carbon offset project.
The event is proudly supported by
Destination Partners
Official Airline Partner
Official Online Hotel Booking
Supporting Media Partners
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