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THOUGHTS FROM OUR PARTNERS
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"The development of tourism depends on many aspects – governmental support, country promotion, investments into tourism infrastructure, and not least, fostering the future professionals of the tourism industry. This PATA Youth Symposium will have a significant impact on improving the professional knowledge of our young generation."
Talgat Narikbayev
Chairman of the Board
JSC “M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University”
'Connecting the world through stories at the next PATA Youth Symposium in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan'
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EVENTS
Meet 10-year-old Zara Khanna, founder of Octa, at PDMF 2019
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With the belief that the world is a happier and more fun place when kids travel and learn about each other, 10-year-old Zara Khanna, one of the speakers at the upcoming PATA Destination Marketing Forum in Pattaya, Thailand, founded Octa, the only travel chatbot that helps kids and parents find cool things to do and epic places to visit when traveling. Zara is coding Octa in Python and is now working on putting it on Facebook and translating it into Mandarin. View all speakers > |
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EVENTS
Learn the Coconut Life at Pattaya's hidden gem Takien Tia Community
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Takien Tia Community is a community-based tourism destination that offers a unique cultural getaway from the hustle and bustle of Pattaya City. You will experience the traditional ways of self-sufficient Thai living, from how to make local products out of coconut oil to shaping pandan leaves into toys, as well as Guasa therapy techniques. Gain this culturally-immersive experience at PDMF 2019 Technical Tour. View programme >
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SUSTAINABILITY
Find out how GROUND Asia refines responsible traveler training
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For the past three months, PATA's valued member, GROUND Asia, have been involved in refining a responsible traveler training which is part of the company's commitment to the UN SDGs and responsible tourism best practice. Consisting of four objectives: Responsible Giving, Taking Photo Responsibly, Reducing Plastic Waste, and Child Safety in Tourism, the programme is designed to have a long-term positive impact on the communities that the company work with. Read more > |
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INDUSTRY UPDATES FROM OUR CHAPTERS & MEMBERS
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
PATA Canada Vancouver Capilano University Student Chapter celebrates a successful 2nd year!
In 2018, The Student Chapter contributed to World Tourism Day 2018 by hosting a panel of tourism professionals on campus. Two of the members took part in Community-Based Tourism trip to Sa Pa, Vietnam. And in the second year since establishment, the Chapter continued to publish its monthly podcast series, What in the World in Travel.
Read more >
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INSIGHTS
Thailand Tourism Confidence Index holding steady in 2019
The survey conducted by the collaboration between the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Tourism Council of Thailand, and Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Economics indicates that 600 tourism operators was steady at 100 in the second quarter of 2019 and stood at 100 as predicted in the previous quarter. Read more >
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EVENTS
PATA Philippines University of Baguio Student Chapter holds a tour guiding seminar
Titled “Tour Guiding 101: Understanding The Fundamentals of Tour Guiding,” the event was held with an aim to encourage students to engage themselves in tour guiding activities, improve their communication skills relevant in the hospitality industry, promote tour guiding career opportunity and improve the understanding about the importance of being a tour guide. Read more >
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EVENTS
Bangkok Airways organises the “English Club with Bangkok Airways” activity
Recognising the importance of English, the airline organises an educational event called “English Club with Bangkok Airways” in Sukhothai, an upper-central province in Thailand, aiming to inspire and encourage students from schools in Sukhothai to be interested in learning English through fun and engaging activities. Read more >
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