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CONTACT US: communications@PATA.org |
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Discover the stunning region of Luoyang, China at
PATA Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2017
Luoyang is a fascinating historic city located in the west of Henan Province. It is known as the 'Ancient Capital of the Nine Dynasties' and is also recognised as the cradle of Chinese civilisation.
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PATA SPEAKING CALENDAR
Find out where PATA management team members will be this month and join them there!
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The Connected Visitor Economy Bulletin - 1st edition 2017 |
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| PATA UPDATES |
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| In this edition, American Hotel & Lodging Education Institution (AHLEI) explains how the hospitality sector contributes to the US economy and also showcases how AHLEI trains employees for this important sector. |
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Vientiane Rendez-Vous:
Lao PDR, a Gateway to ASEAN
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| PATA invites you to join a one-day tourism development and destination marketing conference focused upon the Laos tourism industry. The event takes place on January 27, 2017 in Vientiane, Lao PDR. |
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2017 EDIT Scholarship Programme is now open for applications
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| 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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Recommended reading:
Today, all Dutch trains are powered by wind energy
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| PATA SUSTAINABILITY & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY |
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| As of January 1, 2017 all Dutch electric trains are powered by wind energy. The Dutch railways company NS is the world’s first railway company that derives 100 percent of its energy from wind energy. |
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GET TO KNOW
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| This week meet Oranicha Khomson, our Research Assistant in the PATA Strategic Intelligence Centre. Oranicha, also known as Pear, conducts research for our publications and PATAmPOWER. |
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| WELCOME NEW PATA MEMBER |
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Samoa Hotel Association
Samoa Hotel Association (SHA) is the leading industry association with a wide membership base covering a range of accommodation providers, starting from traditional beach fales and budget accommodation to luxury resorts and hotels as well as tour operators and a range of tourism related businesses and organisations. Visit www.samoahotels.ws/ for more details. |
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CHAPTER & STUDENT CHAPTER NEWS
PATA India: PATA & Ministry of Tourism Update & Outlook Meeting
PATA India Chapter held its fifth Update & Outlook Meeting for members on 26th December, 2016 at The Claridges, New Delhi. The meeting was addressed by Secretary of Tourism Mr Vinod Zutshi and Mr. Ashwani Lohani, Chairman & Managing Director Air India. Read More.
PATA Nepal Chapter: Himalayan Travel Mart 2017
The Himalayan Travel Mart, scheduled from 1-4 June, 2017 in Kathmandu, Nepal, is a Business to Business event where Buyers & Sellers with interest in Nepal, Himalaya or similar regions come together on one platform. Read More.
PATA Finland Chapter Event at Helsinki on January 20, 2017
PATA Finland Chapter invites all travel trade professionals to an open Seminar and Panel Discussion at the MATKA Nordic Travel Fair on Friday, 20 January 2017 at 13.00 – 16.00 hrs in the MATKA Studio, Hall 1, Messukeskus – Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre. Read More.
PATA San Diego Chapter: Agents to Set Sale (Sail) for PATA Chapters U, March 01-03, San Diego, CA.
Invitations for travel agent delegates have gone out to the PATA Chapters of North America, anticipated to attract upwards of 125 Asia Pacific-focused sellers of travel, to the PATA Chapters U educational conference, March 1-3, San Diego, CA. Read More.
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM PATA MEMBERS
OAG: Punctuality League 2016 on-time performance results for airlines and airports
 OAG names Qantas as the most punctual airline in the Asia Pacific region closely followed by two-time winner Japan Airlines. Read More.
WTTC to announce 2017 Tourism for Tomorrow Finalists
Watch the live announcement of World Travel & Tourism Council's 2017 Tourism for Tomorrow Finalists on 16 January 2017 at 12 noon GMT on a Facebook Live session. Like WTTC on Facebook.
Dusit Thani Maldives wins Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice award
Dusit Thani Maldives on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, the Maldives’ first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, has been named ‘Favourite Hotel or Resort for Families’ in the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards 2016. Read More.
EVA Air and TAT sign MOU aimed at boosting North American tourism
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Taiwanese airline EVA Airways Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at working on joint tourism promotion strategies designed to boost numbers of visitors from the USA and Canada. Read More.
FITUR 2017: UNWTO with a focus on sustainability and tourism in Africa and MENA region
The International Tourism Fair in Spain (FITUR), taking place on January 18-22 in Madrid, comprises a number of events organised by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Activities will have a special focus on sustainable tourism, including the official presentation of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017 on January 18. Read More.
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