PATA Unveils Programme for PTM 2025
BANGKOK, August 20, 2025 – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today revealed the complete programme for PATA Travel Mart 2025 (PTM 2025), set to be organised at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Bangkok, Thailand, from August 26 - 28. Beyond its core B2B travel mart, expected to host professionals from over 500 organisations, the three-day event features a one-day Knowledge Forum, the PATA Gold Awards 2025 Gala Dinner, and numerous business networking opportunities.
“PATA Travel Mart is designed to bring together the heart of the Asia Pacific tourism industry, but it is only through the united efforts of industry leaders from both the private and public sectors that meaningful connections can be created - connections that inspire growth and collaboration among buyers, exhibitors, and all participants,” stated PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid.
He added, “I look forward to welcoming delegates from across the region and beyond to what promises to be a productive business event here in Thailand.”
Programme Key Highlight
Prior to the official opening of the Mart, PATA will organise the PATA Youth Symposium 2025 at Srinakharinwirot University on August 25. The PATA Executive Board Meeting will convene that afternoon, bringing together the organisation’s leading voices, followed by the full-day PATA Board Meeting on August 26.
Under the theme, “Designing Meaningful Tourism for a Changing World,” the PATA Knowledge Forum 2025 will run concurrently with the official first day of the event on August 26. At the beginning of the forum, Sharzede Datu Haji Askor, CEO of the Sarawak Tourism Board, will join the stage to officially introduce Sarawak, Malaysia, as the host destination of the PATA Travel Mart 2026.
This full-day conference will feature presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions on emerging markets, the perspectives of young tourism professionals, inclusivity in tourism, travel technology, and key trends shaping the travel and tourism sectors.
Distinguish speakers of the Forum:
Alex Rayner, Executive Board Member, PATA
Aung Zwe Wint, Assistant Advisor, PATA Thailand Bangkok University Student Chapter and Intern, PATA
Chiranan Kunpalin, Senior Client Partnerships Lead, Google, Thailand
Cindy Lui, Vice President of Resort Sales, MGM
Frank Cancelloni, Group CEO, Jim Thompson
Frederic Vanhoutte, President, Eventiz
Jane Park, Assistant Manager - F&B Revenue Management & Operations, Hotel ICON and 2024 PATA Face of the Future
Jason Wang, COO, Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF); Executive Director, Global Tourism Economy Research Centre
John Williams, Vice President - Asia, Advertising Sales, BBC Studios Asia
Jonathan Low, CEO, Global Success Learning Academy
Mark Halberstein, CEO, Simplenight
Martin Venzky-Stalling, Director, Ennova Partners
Mayur Patel, Head of Asia, OAG
Mike Stewart, Regional General Manager Southeast Asia, Intrepid
Noor Ahmad Hamid, CEO, PATA
Parth Patnaik, Membership Manager - India & Asia, International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA)
Peter Semone, Chairman, PATA
Phattra Jungpol, B2B Partnership Director - APAC, Holafly Limited
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt, Executive Director, Meaningful Tourism Centre
Puripan Bunnag, Senior Vice President, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB)
Roni Weiss, Executive Director, Travel Unity
Sharzede Datu Haji Salleh Askor, CEO, Sarawak Tourism Board
Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, Director-General, Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA)
Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor, Tourism Authority of Thailand
Thet Hnin Ko Ko (Alice), Hospitality Management Student, Dusit Thani College
Thomas Pellegrin, Asia Pacific Aviation Leader, Deloitte
Xiaodong Ji, Chairman, China Chamber of Tourism
Xiaolong Yang, Counsellor (Cultural Affairs), Embassy of the PRC in Thailand
Yang Li, Head of Public Affairs, APAC, Booking.com
Yeji Cho, Korea Tourism Organization and 2025 PATA Face of the Future
Following the Forum, the day will conclude with a Welcome Reception hosted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
On August 27, the second day of the exhibition, industry and media delegates are invited to attend the Opening Ceremony at 10:00 AM Bangkok time. The ceremony will be followed by a VIP tour of the Mart led by Mr Hamid.
That evening, the PATA Gold Awards 2025 Gala Dinner, sponsored by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), will be held to honour 20 award winners for their outstanding achievements across two key categories: Marketing and Sustainability & Social Responsibility.
From August 27 to 28, business and open hall sessions will provide extensive opportunities for networking and collaboration between buyers and sellers. Additionally, on the final day of the exhibition, Trade Visitors will be granted the opportunity to attend the Mart and participate in a variety of activities.
For the full programme, visit: www.pata.org/pata-travel-mart-2025
The Cvent Event App will launch on August 21, allowing PTM 2025 delegates to stay updated on the programme, schedule appointments with industry professionals, and ensure a seamless event experience.
PATA Travel Mart 2025 is proudly supported by Official Airline Partner, Thai Airways; Welcome Reception Sponsor, Tourism Authority of Thailand; PTM Coffee Break & Knowledge Forum Lunch Sponsor, Sarawak Tourism Board; Gold Awards Gala Dinner Sponsor, Macao Government Tourism Office; PATA Knowledge Forum Sponsor, Holafly Limited; PTM Strategic Sponsor, China National Tourist Office in Bangkok; Official Online Hotel Booking, HotelPlanner; Event Tech Partners, Cvent and Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau; Supporting Partners, RX Global and Trends; Sponsor, Candela Technology AB; and Official Publication of PTM Daily, TTG Asia Media.
