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CONTACT US: communications@PATA.org |
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PATA welcomes delegates to NTFF 2016 in Cox’s Bazar
Delegates at the PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2016 in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh have been spending day one of the event on the Technical Tour and Tourism Marketing Treasure Hunt. Day two (Friday, November 25) features a conference packed full of dynamic speakers from the public and private sectors. Keynote speakers include The Hon. Rashed Khan Menon, MP, Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism, and Mr Xu Jing, the UNWTO’s Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific. Follow our social media channels for regular updates and insights from Cox’s Bazar. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Designing a sustainable tourism brand - an integrative approach to building a responsible coastal destination’. |
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| Unlocking the sales secrets to traveller tribes at PATAcademy-HCD - FIVE slots left |
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There’s still time to book your place at the next PATAcademy-HCD in December. This three-day event, on December 7-9, takes place at the PATA Engagement Hub in Bangkok. Guest presenters include Jackson Pek, VP and General Counsel - Asia Pacific for the Amadeus IT Group. Jackson will be examining the purchasing trends of six types of travellers (known as tribes) and explaining how service providers may sell more effectively to meet the specific needs of each tribe.
Amadeus provides the technology that keeps the travel sector moving - from initial search to making a booking, from pricing to ticketing, from managing reservations to managing check-in and departure processes. The company works in more than 190 markets with a worldwide team of more than 14,000 people. |
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PTM 2016 complete round-up
Best moments of PTM 2016
Watch buyers and sellers speak of the event and check out snapshots of exhibition booths, pre-matched business appointments, complimentary tours, PTM Talks and Forums, opening ceremonies and more!
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Snapshot of PTM 2016 Show Stats
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2017 EDIT Scholarship Programme opens for applications
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| The Executive Development Institute for Tourism (EDIT) programme will take place at the School of Travel Industry Management (TIM), University of Hawaii at Manoa, in Honolulu, Hawaii on May 1-12, 2017. The PATA Foundation is currently seeking applications for the 2017 PATA EDIT Scholarship valued at US$5,000 to cover registration, tuition fees and partial support for accommodation and subsistence expenses for one worthy participant. |
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PATA Sustain Blog: Rethinking inclusive sustainable coastal tourism in Cox’s Bazar
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| PATA SUSTAINABILITY & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY |
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| Home to a golden sand beach, towering cliffs, amazing surf, rare conch shells and colourful pagodas, Cox’s Bazar should long ago have been on the map as a popular tourist destination. Yet, little is known about this fascinating fishing port located in the South Asian nation of Bangladesh. |
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Recommended reading: 10 reasons to escape excessive consumerism
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| It is time to take a step back and realise that excessive consumption is not delivering on its promise to provide happiness and fulfillment. Consumption is necessary, but excessive consumption is not. And life can be better lived (and more enjoyed) by intentionally rejecting it.Consider this list of ten practical benefits of escaping excessive consumerism in your life. |
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WELCOME NEW PATA MEMBER
Finisterra
 Finisterra is a Vancouver-based boutique tour operator offering experiential adventures, educational tours & custom travel to some of the further-flung corners of the globe. The staff from Finisterra understand that a traveller's expectations and reasons for travelling are as unique as they are; therefore they endeavour to accommodate and provide them with exceptionally curated adventures. They also concoct experiential itineraries for groups and individuals in areas including cultural, wildlife, photography, culinary, painting, archaeology, kayaking, hiking and yoga.
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CHAPTER & STUDENT CHAPTER NEWS
PATA Pakistan Chapter: Announcing new membership
PATA Pakistan Chapter is introducing new faces to its local chapter directory. They believe there will be significant changes in2017. Read More.
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM PATA MEMBERS
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MTR launched International Toilet Tourism Awards
MyTravelResearch.com launched the 'Toilet Tourism Awards' on November 19, the UN World Toilet Day. The aim of the awards is to show the link between adequate provision of good toilets and success in a visitor economy reliant on tourists as well as raising awareness of sanitation and toilet provision, especially in developing economies. Read More.
COTTM has set up a strategic partnership with Alitrip to help overseas destinations approach the consumers market
China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market (COTTM) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Zhejiang Qu’a Network Technology Co., Ltd (Alitrip). Mr. Zhou Zheng, Vice President of Alitrip, Mr. Tony Duan, Vice President of Alitrip, Mr. Matt Thompson, COTTM Event Director of Tarsus Group, Ms. Qing Qinghui, COTTM China Representative and Mr. Sun Li, Chief Strategy Officer of Beijing Rising Tourism Industry Corporation attended the signing ceremony. This significant ceremony was being witnessed by industry press and mass media representatives. Read More.
Sustainable tourism training in South East Europe: GSTC and Green Evolution partner to expand training opportunities in the region
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has forged a new partnership with Green Evolution SA, supporting the regional development of the GSTC’s Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP) in South East Europe. With the aim to increase sustainability awareness and practice in destinations around the world, the STTP offers practical insights on how industry professionals apply the GSTC Criteria, the global baseline standards for sustainability in travel and tourism. Led by GSTC-authorised expert trainers, the training programme also provides a unique opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the roles of accreditation and certification in advancing the sustainability agenda in the tourism industry. Read More.
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