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CONTACT US: communications@PATA.org |
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PTM Talks: 'Maximising Hotel Revenue' presented by IDeaS
Connecting regional tourism: Thinking beyond the NORM
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Tracy Dong, Lead Advisor, Asia Pacific for IDeaS Revenue Solutions, will discuss 'Revenue Management Fundamentals and Best Practices' at PTM Talks, covering the three pillars of revenue management, data tracking and how to build a successful revenue management culture in your hotel.
Stay tuned for other PTM Talks topics from presenters from IATA, Revinate and IDeaS.
As key centres and gateways become clogged with travellers, what is the real cost of success? How to go beyond that limitation? International thought leaders from MyTravelResearch.com, Newcastle Airport and Bartercard will be sharing different angles and shining lights on hidden possibilities.
Early-bird rate ends July 31. Join now!
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“It puts us right in the middle of millions of moments when tourists make a decision. Secondly, it helps us in terms of smelling the trends as they evolve.. I think that's the two key things why we went for … I would have said even without the PATA CEO Challenge we would probably have asked for TripAdvisor.”
- Joey Sarte Salceda, Governor of Albay -
Want to win a digital marketing campaign with TripAdvisor worth US$500,000? Submit your entries NOW! |
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PATA announces 2016 Grand and Gold Award Winners
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| PATA UPDATES |
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| PATA is pleased to announce the winners of the 2106 PATA Grand and Gold Awards. Proudly supported and sponsored by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) for the last 21 years, this year’s awards recognise the achievements of 26 separate organisations and individuals.
PATA will present 31 Grand and Gold Awards to such organisations as the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), EXO Travel, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Hotel ICON, Jetwing Hotels, Ministry of Tourism Republic of Indonesia, Tourism Authority of Thailand and Tourism Malaysia. |
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Newest Addition to Tourism Resilience: Tourism through Peter Tarlow
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| PATA SUSTAINABILITY & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY |
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| Peter Tarlow’s articles – Tourism Tidbits – provide insights and views on issues related to risks and crisis related to the tourism industry. The content ranges from immigration matters to safety and security. |
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| PATA BUILDS YOUR INSIGHTS |
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Key insights from PATAmPOWER
Mixed growth levels forecast for Pacific sub-regions
Micronesia is expected to top the growth table for international visitor arrivals over the next four years with average annual growth rates of 7.7 percent. Oceania is expected to experience more moderate average annual growth (4.2%) over the same period while Melanesia and Polynesia are forecasted to experience average growth rates of 2.7 percent and one percent respectively between 2016 and 2020.
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PATA Publication
Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2016-2020 Full Report is now available
The 2016 edition of PATA’s Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts Full Report covers the period 2016 to 2020 and is available in two volumes. Both volumes continue with the recognition of international visitor flows (as distinct from tourist flows) so as to give greater consideration to the much wider impact of tourism and tourism-related industries across destinations in the Asia Pacific region. This publication is provided in two separate volumes at one single price.
For more information, please visit PATA Store or contact the publications team at publications@PATA.org. |
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WELCOME NEW PATA MEMBER
Vietnam Wine Tours
Vietnam is not just a tourist destination, it’s also an emerging wine tourism experience. Vietnam Wine Tours brings the features of wine, food and travel for all those lovers. Vietnam is just one of the Eastern Asian countries that has emerged on the wine radar since the turn of the century.
A wine tour vacation is an ideal opportunity to experience something different. One doesn’t have to be an expert in wine to enjoy this type of vacation and that’s what makes it so appealing. So why not become one of the first to experience this tour to a country that is emerging on the travel scene? This wine tour intertwines the tastes of the traveller and wine lover into one unique tour with an English speaking, local/Vietnamese guide. |
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CHAPTER & STUDENT CHAPTER NEWS
PATA New York Chapter: China FAM reunion on August 3
CNTA and Hebei Provincial People’s Government have launched the '1,000 American Tourists Visiting the Great Wall' event at Jinshanling Section of the Great Wall in Hebei province.
Departing from New York, there were over 30 travel colleagues who took part in this historical event travelling with New York PATA Vice-Chairman Bing Sun.
A China FAM reunion with distinguished guest speaker, CNTO Director Yaping Xue, and presentation by Melia Hotels International is planned for August 3rd, 2016 at the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA). Read More.
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM PATA MEMBERS |
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Dorsett Shepherds Bush achieves Gold Award recognition from the Green Tourism Business Scheme
Following significant and sustained efforts in corporate social responsibility, Dorsett Shepherds Bush is delighted to have been awarded the GTBS (Green Tourism Business Scheme) Gold Award. The hotel has been recognised for its efforts to promote sustainability within the industry and for implementing cost-saving practices that help the environment and ultimately improve the guest experience.Read More.
UNWTO: Tourism, a catalyst for peace and development
Tourism can play a key role in building peace and supporting reconciliation processes, concluded the UNWTO Conference on ‘Tourism, a catalyst for development, peace and reconciliation’ held in Passikudah, Sri Lanka.
Community engagement and empowerment, capacity building and training, and public/private sector partnerships are key factors in advancing a culture of peace through tourism in post-conflict societies. Participants recalled the importance of placing tourism at the heart of the peace and reconciliation agenda, to ensure the sector can deliver on its capacity to generate development and social inclusion. Read More.
Sabre is hiring in APAC
From technology to marketing, from customer service to finance, Sabre hires the best in all of the disciplines needed to run a highly-respected company. The company encourages a balanced lifestyle, personal wellness and community involvement, believes that a balanced life fuels the great innovation that powers world-leading travel solutions.
If you’re passionate about solving complex problems in a dynamic industry, join Sabre today and take your career on the journey of a lifetime. Read More.
EarthCheck: APEC region Tourism Workforce Development project calls on industry partners for contributions
We know that tourism is a labour intensive, seven-day-a-week industry, which depends on its workforce to service its global customer base. However, its future prosperity is under threat. Although the industry is projected to create 25 million jobs worldwide in the next decade, it faces major challenges in attracting the skilled workers it needs to keep growing. Read More.
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