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CONTACT US: communications@PATA.org |
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CAPTURE THE SPIRIT OF MACAO AND ITS NEIGHBOURING CITIES DURING YOUR TIME AT PTM 2017
In partnership with the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), PTM 2017 presents a selection of two complimentary tours and seven special-rate tours that will help you to make the most of your visit to Macao.
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COMPLIMENTARY TOURS - MACAO SAR
Immerse yourself in Macao's past and present with a selection of two complimentary tours, courtesy of MGTO. The half-day tour is scheduled for Wednesday, September 13, 2017, 09.00-12.00 hrs and is complimentary to all PTM 2017 delegates.
SPECIAL-RATE TOURS - SOUTHERN CHINA
Discover southern Chinese cities and their outstanding landmarks steeped in history through exciting tours offered by two established tour agencies at special rates.
SPECIAL-RATE TOURS - HONG KONG SAR
Hong Kong is praised for its iconic aesthetic and Instagram-famous skyline. Delve deeper into the city's identity and discover facets of Hong Kong that could never be captured through a lens with three special-rates tours in partnership wih the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB). Special hotel rates are also available for PATA delegates who wish to extend their stay in Hong Kong SAR after PTM 2017.
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PATA Global Insights Conference 2017
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PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2017
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PATA SPEAKING CALENDAR
Join the PATA management team in Australia, China, New Zealand and Finland!
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Innovating user experiences to increase reach
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| PATA UPDATES |
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| Machine intelligence was created to leverage development, not to replace human intelligence. Join Russell Craig, Microsoft's National Technology Officer at PGIC2017 and learn how the travel and tourism industry must tap into this technology to reach the unreached. |
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Recommended Reading: Thailand promotes organic agriculture with new incentives
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| PATA SUSTAINABILITY & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY |
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| Rising demand for Thai organic goods in both local and export markets has prompted the government to pursue a range of initiatives aimed at encouraging organic farming practices. |
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Recommended Reading:
This panda bear is actually a solar farm and it’s saving China
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| This adorable creature is the new face of the solar energy initiative. The Chinese energy company Panda Green Energy Group is building 100 panda-shaped solar energy farms across the country. |
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Travel with Social Good in Nepal’s Community Homestays
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| Have you ever wondered how community tourism works, and how the community benefits from your tourism dollars? |
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| PATA BUILDS YOUR INSIGHTS |
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Key insights from PATAmPOWER
Increased visitor arrivals to Fiji in 2Q2017
In 2Q2017, Fiji welcomed 8.8 percent more international visitor arrivals from its source markets compared to 2Q2016. The destination with the most significant year-on-year growth in percentage is New Zealand with 17.9 percent, followed by France (15.5%) and USA (14.4%). China (5.6%), Australia (4.4%) and Japan (2.6%) had modest growth in inbound arrivals to Fiji in 2Q2017. UK falls out of this growing group to Fiji with a 0.3 percent decline in visitor arrivals.
Acquire more insights on international visitor arrivals at mPOWER.pata.org.
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PATA Publication
COTRI China Outbound Tourism Research Institute Market Report Autumn 2016 is now available
COTRI Market Report provides expert insights into the worldwide developments of China’s outbound tourism market by offering qualitative analysis, numbers and information plus several special topics in each issue.
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 |
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Trip First Inc.
 Trip First is an online travel booking company that provides highly personalised accommodation at the lowest possible rates. The company has a professional network of more than two million hotels in 175 countries, offering a vast variety of accommodation from luxurious international hotels to cost-effective local favourites. Visit www.tripfirst.com for more details.
Werkudara Travel Management
 Werkudara Travel Management is a unique travel company specialises in delivering exceptional, original, authentic and personalised travel experiences for both corporate and leisure markets. The company brings together like-minded active young people with a passion for cultural exploration and redefining the true meaning of travel experience. Visit www.werkudaratravel.com for more details. |
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM PATA CHAPTERS
PATA Chinese Taipei Chapter: Smart and Sustainable Tourism Symposium
The PATA Chinese Taipei Chapter, with the support of Taiwan Tourism Bureau, has taken the initiative to organise the Smart and Sustainable Tourism Symposium, an international symposium that will cover introductory lecture and roundtable on tourism technology, as a side event of World Congress of Information Technology (WCIT) 2017 to be held in Taipei. Register now.
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM PATA MEMBERS
Hotel Technology Conference returns to Hong Kong
Hotel Technology Conference, organised by powerhouse conference producer Questex Hospitality Group, announces its return to Hong Kong on 7 Sep 2017 at The Mira Hong Kong. This year’s conference focuses upon the impending revolution of guest experiences, with featured topics spanning from voice-activated guestrooms to guest check-ins, from new generation Wi-Fi to biometrics and facial recognition, and from augmented reality to artificial intelligence – all of which makes this year’s Hotel Tech worthwhile to attend. Read more. |
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Smart move in Macao with Alibaba
The Macao has signed an agreement with the Alibaba Group to further develop Macao as a smart city, namely by using Alibaba’s big data processing capabilities to enhance the quality of the city’s public services. Read more.
Singapore Airlines unveils new in-flight safety video
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has unveiled its new in-flight safety video which takes viewers on a panoramic journey across various locations in Singapore, beyond the traditional space of an aircraft cabin. The new safety video is a result of a bilateral agreement signed between SIA and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in June 2017, aimed at jointly promoting inbound travel to and through Singapore, and showcasing the city state to a global audience. Read more.
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| LATEST PATA MEMBER NEWS |
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PATA Preferred Partners
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