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CONTACT US: communications@PATA.org |
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Register as a hosted buyer at PATA Travel Mart 2018
and enjoy exclusive benefits
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Register before June 30 to benefit from pre-matched appointment sessions to source the best travel products in Asia Pacific and beyond at PATA Travel Mart 2018 in Langkawi, Malaysia on September 12-14.
Enjoy exclusive hosted benefits including return economy flights to/from Langkawi, four nights accommodation, airport transfers to/from official hotels, admission to PTM Forums/PTM Talks and all social functions.
Enrich your experience with special complimentary pre-event tours and post-event tours at discounted rates.
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PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2018
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PATA SPEAKING AND EVENT CALENDAR
Join the PATA team in Nepal, Australia, Thailand, Fiji, China, Cambodia, Thailand, Macao and Jordan. 🌏
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Learn how to create successful online video campaigns for your business or destination
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| PATA UPDATES |
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| Discover the knowledge, insights, productions skills and other resources dedicated to helping you launch an effective video marketing strategy at the two-day PATAcademy-HCD workshop on June 25-26 in Bangkok, Thailand. |
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BUFFET for Youth challenge
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| The winning team of the BUFFET for Youth challenge will be invited to attend PAS 2019 in Cebu, Philippines to present their case study during the PATA Youth Symposium. Make a reservation and register before June 15, 2018. |
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PATA elects new executive board
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| The new Executive Board members were confirmed at the PATA Board Meeting on May 20, 2018 during the PATA Annual Summit 2018 in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, Korea (ROK). |
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H.E. Ban Ki-moon inspires delegates at PATA Annual Summit 2018
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| PATA Annual Summit 2018 delegates were given the unique opportunity to hear from former Secretary General of the United Nations, H.E. Ban Ki-moon during a special keynote session and a one on one interview with BBC World News Presenter & Producer, Sharanjit Leyl.
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To see or not to see – the impact of indigenous tourism
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| PATA SUSTAINABILITY & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY |
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| The article discusses whether the consequences of tribal tourism are more detrimental than beneficial. |
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Vancouver approves ban on plastic straws, foam cups and containers
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| Vancouver City Council voted to approve a ban on plastic straws and polystyrene foam cups and take-out containers starting June 1, 2019. |
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PATA 'Explore Local' challenge winner from Capilano University
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| Stephanie Wells from Capilano University won the #PATAExploreLocal challenge by featuring the story behind the faces of South Korean bank notes. Thank you for being a responsible business traveller! |
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GET TO KNOW
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| Meet Pallavi, our intern associate from the silicon valley of India, Bengaluru. She's on her final year as an MBA student at Christ University studying Tourism and Travel Management. Working for the SIC Department, her roles range from handling, maintaining, capturing, and interpreting tourism data to generating key insights for travel industry stakeholders.
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Intern
Associate - Strategic Intelligence Centre
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| PATA BUILDS YOUR INSIGHTS |
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Key insights from PATAmPOWER
India set to attain significant rise in international visitor arrivals from South Asia over the next five years
India is set to welcome increased international visitor arrivals over the next five years with an average annual growth rate of 14.5 percent from South Asia between 2018 and 2022. Bangladesh is anticipated to top the chart (with a 17 percent increase) of IVAs to India followed by Afghanistan which is forecast to transcend Sri Lanka in the growth table with an average annual increase of 14.8 percent over the same period. Nepal closely follows, expecting a rise of 11.5 percent annually.
Acquire more data and insights on forecasts at mPOWER.pata.org.
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PATA Publication
Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2018-2022 is now available
The 2018 edition of PATA’s Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts covers the period from 2018 to 2022 and is available in two volumes. Both volumes continue with the recognition of international visitor flows (as distinct from tourist flows) so as to give greater consideration to the much wider impact of tourism and tourism-related industries across destinations in the Asia Pacific region. This publication is provided in two separate volumes at one single price.
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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TMS Travel
TMS Travel is a strategic partner of thousands of travel service providers throughout the world. We connect the travel community on the Uber travel channel and serves a strong online customer base. Visit www.tmstravel.vn for more information.
Akbran Tour
 Akbran Tour is one of the fastest growing and up-coming tour company for inbound travellers to India. Akban Tour is a professional inbound tour operator with several years of experience in the tourism industry and has been acknowledged for their North India, Golden Triangle, Rajasthan, and Wildlife Tours.
Visit www.akbrantour.com for more information.
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM PATA MEMBERS
PolyU hosted inaugural World Summit for Deans of Independent Schools of Hospitality and Tourism
Initiated and hosted by the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), the first-ever World Summit for Deans of Independent Schools of Hospitality and Tourism was held at Hotel ICON on 27-29 May 2018. Read more. |
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Eco-diving certification programme Green Fins comes to the Caribbean
Taking the lead are locally based Reef Check Dominican Republic, a local organisation aiming to protect coral reefs and their associated species, who will be using Green Fins to address the increase in tourist numbers that are engaging with the marine environment and the associated threats that come with this. In 2016, 6.1 million tourists visited the country. Read more.
TAT: Thailand's DNP announces four-month rejuvenation for Ko Phi Phis famed Maya Bay
Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has announced that Maya Bay in Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park will not allow visitors during a much needed four-month rejuvenation period from June 1 to September 30, 2018. Read more.
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| LATEST PATA MEMBER NEWS |
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PATA Preferred Partners
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PATA Alliance Partner
PATA Travel Mart 2018 Official Publication
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