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Tourists from China are now the world's biggest travel spenders, with more than 100 million citizens from mainland China making overseas trips in 2016.

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Join the PATA management team in Cambodia, China, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand & Yap!
 
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The Pacific Asia Travel Association elects new executive board

 

PATA UPDATES
PATA is pleased to announce the election of Sarah Mathews, Head of Destination Marketing Asia Pacific – TripAdvisor based in Hong Kong SAR as Chairperson of the Association’s Executive Board.
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Langkawi to host PATA Travel Mart 2018

 

Langkawi is the venue for PATA Travel Mart 2018 (PTM 2018) with this signature event being hosted by Tourism Malaysia and Langkawi Development Authority.
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PATA honours industry shapers at PATA Annual Summit 2017

 

PATA has presented a series of awards in recognition of contributions made to the responsible development of travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region.
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PATA Annual Summit 2017 welcomes delegates to Sri Lanka

 

PATA Annual Summit 2017 (PAS 2017), under the theme ‘Disruption. Innovation. Transformation: The Future of Tourism’, opened in Negombo, Sri Lanka on May 18 with 406 delegates from 191 organisations representing 39 countries attending the four-day event.
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PATA Youth Symposium explores millennials and the future of tourism

 

The PATA Youth Symposium held on Thursday, May 18, 2017 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, welcomed 130 students, alumni and lecturers from various institutions from Sri Lanka, Australia and Macao SAR to discuss the next generation’s role in the future of travel and tourism.
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PATA supports Dalian tourism push

 

PATA Chief of Staff Dale Lawrence was greeted at the Dalian Tourism Forum in China by the city’s Mayor Mr. Shengfeng Xiao. The Forum, designed to raise international awareness of the city’s many tourist attractions, was organised by the Dalian Travel & Tourism Bureau - a PATA member since 2007.
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New publication to help tourism industry meet UN Sustainable Development Goals

 

PATA SUSTAINABILITY & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
A pioneering publication designed to help the travel and tourism industry meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been launched at the PATA Annual Summit in Sri Lanka.
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Call for entries to annual HICAP Sustainable Hotel Awards
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The annual HICAP Sustainable Hotel Awards are designed to recognise hotels in the Asia Pacific region creating innovative new methods, strategies and technologies to face today’s sustainable development challenges while providing examples of sustainable best practices that may be adapted across the region.
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The Code events on preventing sexual exploitation of children
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The Code is an industry-driven responsible tourism initiative with a mission to provide awareness, tools and support to the tourism industry in order to prevent the sexual exploitation of children.
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PATA BUILDS YOUR INSIGHTS
Key insights from PATAmPOWER

Strong growth predicted for scheduled seat capacity from North America to Asia in 2017


 
South Asia and Central Asia sub-regions are expected to take the lead with double-digit year-on-year growth of 11.3 percent and 10.1 percent respectively, followed by Southeast Asia (5.7%) and Northeast Asia (4.7%). West Asia is expected to witness only marginal growth of 0.6 percent. Overall, scheduled inbound seat capacity to Asia from North America is predicted to increase by four percent.

Acquire more data and insights on scheduled seat capacity at 
mPOWER.pata.org.
PATA Publication

COTRI China Outbound Tourism Research Institute Market Report Spring 2016 is now available



COTRI Market Report provides expert insights into the worldwide developments of China’s outbound tourism market by offering the latest available data, statistics, qualitative analysis and information as well as several special topics.

For more information, please visit www.PATA.org/store or contact the Publications Team at publications@PATA.org.
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WELCOME NEW PATA MEMBERS
Indotrek

Indotrek is a leader in adventure travel in South East Asia. Our dedicated adventure team is on hand to assist you select or design the best trip to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar and multi-country packages. Visit www.indotrek.com for more details.

 

Bench Events

Bench Events deliver respected events in hotel and restaurant investment across Europe, Middle East and Africa. These events are the definitive meeting places for the hotel and restaurant investment community to learn, network and most importantly, to do deals.
Visit www.benchevents.com for more details.
 

Study and Travel, LLC

Study and Travel is a Chicago-based company providing cultural, educational and fun trips for students and adults who would like to visit US. Many trip options are available. Trips can be organised in various major cities throughout the country. Visit www.studyntravel.org for more details.

 
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM PATA CHAPTERS

PATA Bangladesh Dhaka University student chapter's first General Meeting


The first General Meeting of the new committee of PATA Bangladesh Dhaka University Student Chapter was held at Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka on 16 May, 2017. The meeting was presided over by the chairperson Aniqua Sharmily Durba. Read more.

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM PATA MEMBERS

BeMyGuest is hiring: Agents Marketplace manager, Philippines


We are looking for a talented agents marketplace manager who will manage relationships with travel partners and drive the growth of BeMyGuest’s Agents Marketplace in the Philippines. Reporting to the Head of Agents Marketplace, you will be the primary contact between BeMyGuest and its travel partners in the Philippines: travel agencies (online and offline), hotels, and concierge services. Apply now.

PolyU: First-ever MicroMasters in international hospitality management continues


Launched in January 2017, the SHTM & MicroMasters in International Hospitality Management programme is a fresh approach to bridging the knowledge gap between higher education and the workplace. Read more.

Desaru Coast tees up new golf course


Following the successful introduction of The Els Club Desaru Coast – Ocean Course last September, the 27-hole course has paved the way for the Desaru Coast masterplan, which looks set to become one of Asia’s new must visit leisure destinations. Read more.
 
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