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"In September, seven new members have joined PATA, and Dusit International has upgraded its membership status to Corporate Member! I am excited to welcome them on board and looking forward to working closely with them to build synergies across our members, the PATA network and the travel industry."
Sarudha (Orn) Netsawang
Director – Membership Relations, PATA
'Welcome New Members - October 2019'
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AWARDS
PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy awarded ‘Travel Personality of The Year’
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The award was presented to Dr. Hardy at the 30th Annual TTG Travel Awards 2019. Upon receiving the award, he said, "My priority was to ensure the financial sustainability and relevance of the Association, and with the assistance and support of the dedicated staff and valued PATA members, I can proudly say that we have made great strides in reaching that goal. I am truly humbled and honoured to be presented with this award and be recognised as a leader that has made an impact on the industry.” Read more > |
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RESEARCH
VE Bulletin October: Top Tips for Setting Up Sustainable Tourism Practices
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Local communities in tourism destinations are often dismissed and deprived of an equitable voice when it comes to tourism planning, missing the opportunity to reap the much-touted economic gains from tourism. Siem Reap, for example, remains one of the poorest province of Cambodia despite generating over a third of the country’s revenue. How, then, can tourism lead the way for the sustainable development of the local people as well as for the industry itself? Find out the first steps that you can take in VE Bulletin October. Download now > |
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Looking to draw Chinese and Russian tourists to your destination? Look no further.
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Scheduled to be held on November 25-26 at the PATA Engagement Hub, PATA HQ in Bangkok, the PATAcademy-HCD on the ‘The Chinese & Russian Outbound Tourism Market’ offers insights into both gigantic markets, including all aspects of the destination business, competitor insights, travel behaviour, digital landscape, and successful marketing strategisation. Learn more about the workshop > |
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SUSTAINABILITY
Better Jobs for a Better Future – World Tourism Day 2019
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The theme for World Tourism Day 2019 is Tourism and Jobs: A better future for all, reflecting the significance of tourism as a major source of employment due to its labour-intensive nature and the multiplier effect on employment in related sectors. In support of the conversation, PATA would like to spread awareness of the issues and importance of job creation within the tourism industry. Read more > |
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INDUSTRY UPDATES FROM OUR CHAPTERS & MEMBERS
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EVENTS
PATA Canada Vancouver Capilano University Student Chapter celebrated World Tourism Day
The event kicked off with an inspiring video from this year’s host country, India, followed by an informative introduction from Stephanie Wells, Chair of the School of Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Management, and a panel discussion based on the theme of “Tourism and Jobs: A Better Future For All.” Read more >
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PARTNERSHIPS
Kazakhstan Offering 30-day Visa-free travel to citizens of 12 countries
Kazakhstan extended its visa-free program to additional 12 countries including Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, Vatican, Liechtenstein and Colombia. Thanks to the new visa regime, tourists from these countries can stay in Kazakhstan for up to 30 days. Read more >
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
IATA launches gender diversity campaign
The International Air Transport Association launched the 25by2025Campaign—an airline industry initiative to advance gender diversity in the airline industry by 2025, aiming to increase the number of women in senior positions and the under-represented jobs. Read more >
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AWARDS
Check out the finalists of 2019 Mekong Innovative Startups
The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office announced 10 innovative start-ups from across the Mekong Region to compete in the Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism competition on 9 October 2019. Find out who made it to the final stage, click here >
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