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CONTACT US: communications@PATA.org |
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Connect one-on-one with delegates. View speaker bios. Check out event schedules and conference programmes. Maximise your time at PAS 2017.
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*Please note that only registered attendees may access the app.
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PATA SPEAKING CALENDAR
Join the PATA management team in Australia, China, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand and USA!
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Beyond Zeros and Ones: Cybersecurity
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| PATA UPDATES |
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| Did you know that hackers can enter your home network and access your computer via thermostats and televisions connected to the web? |
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Date set for 2017 PATA Global Insights Conference in Auckland
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| The PATA Global Insights Conference (PGIC) returns to Auckland on Friday, 29 September 2017 with the theme ‘R U Future Ready’? The one-day event is supported once again by Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED) and takes place at the SKYCITY Grand Hotel. |
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Experts share views on destination marketing
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| A PATA/BBC World News panel discussion in Bangkok on destination marketing featured Alistair McEwan (BBC Worldwide Asia), Amitabh Kant (NITI Aayog), Christopher Thompson (Brand USA) and PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy. The moderator was BBC presenter Sharanjit Leyl. |
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PATA launches Human Capacity Building Programme in Maldives
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| The event, with the theme ‘Exploring the Art of Storytelling’, takes place on July 12-13, 2017 at Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) in Dharubaaruge, Maldives. |
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The Role of Elephants in Asian Cultures and Communities
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| PATA SUSTAINABILITY & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY |
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| Today, as wildlife tourism is worth up to 25 percent of the trillion-dollar global tourism industry, communities throughout Asia have a monetary incentive to use elephants for income generation. |
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When you talk about sustainable tourism, focus on it making your guests’ experiences better
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| How is communicating sustainable tourism like food packaging? Jeremy Smith of Travindy discusses in this month’s guest blog article on sustain.pata.org. |
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| WELCOME NEW PATA MEMBERS |
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Pantai Inn
 Pantai Inn is TripAdvisor’s #1 hotel in San Diego. Pantai Inn, in the world famous La Jolla, California, offers the essence of Bali and oceanfront tranquillity of the Pacific. Luscious gardens with exquisite Balinese sculptures and peaceful trickling water features enhance the serenity of Pantai Inn’s calming environment, reminiscent of Indonesia’s island paradise retreats. Visit www.pantai.com for more details.
Hitit Computer Services
 Hitit is one of the world’s largest providers of airline software and technology solutions. Hitit’s Crane family of solutions and services covers all aspects of air travel from reservation and passenger service systems to planning and accounting. With a customer base of 47 airlines on five continents, Hitit processes billions of queries and tens of millions of passengers each year.
Visit hititcs.com for more details.
My Magical Myanmar
 My Magical Myanmar used to publish every three months. Due to the strong growth in the travel and tourism sector and a corresponding increase in readership, it is now published monthly. The company is expanding as a travel agent to give the new best destinations of Myanmar for every traveller.
Visit www.mymagicalmyanmar.com for more details. |
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM PATA CHAPTERS
Young tourism professionals meet in Dhaka
 Three teams from PATA Bangladesh presented their ideas at the Biman Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair 2017. These teams were the champion and runners-up from the signature tourism business plan competition ‘Tbiz planners’. They shared their ideas on food and river tourism and also presented competitive statistics on the tourism system of Bangladesh. Read more. |
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM PATA MEMBERS
Agoda launches newsletter on technology and travel
PATA member Agoda.com has launched the Agoda Outside Review. (Agoda Outside is Agoda’s new outreach and external affairs program). The monthly publication introduces readers to new ideas and perspectives about travel, technology, business and human behaviour with a mix of carefully selected articles from a variety of sources and original, Agoda-authored content. Read more.
Khiri Travel Indonesia announces new ecotourism experience in Kalimantan
Orangutan and sun bear rehabilitation, wildlife spotting and learning about tropical forest ecology are all part of a new 6D/5N trip to East Kalimantan, created by Khiri Travel Indonesia. Read more.
Tourism Malaysia: Malaysia showcases its variety of different tourism products during the ArabianTravel Market in Dubai, UAE
Malaysian Minister of Tourism and Culture Dato’ Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz was leading a delegation of 142 Malaysian sellers from 71 organisations to participate at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) this week. Read more.
Scowsill set to leave WTTC
David Scowsill, President & CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council, is to leave the organisation in June 2017. His departure was announced on the opening day of the WTTC Global Summit in Bangkok. Read more. |
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PATA Preferred Partners
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