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Sep 26, 2019   
THOUGHTS FROM OUR COMMUNITY

"Malaysia is proud and honoured to be given the opportunity to host this PATA event in Malaysia. We look forward to welcoming our international guests to Malaysia for a fruitful meeting and explorations of the beauty and rugged landscapes of Sabah."

YB Datuk Mohamaddin bin Ketapi
Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Malaysia
'Malaysia to host PATA Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2020'

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PATA UPDATES
EVENTS
Asia Pacific Tourism Trends and Outlook: Panel Discussion and Networking Evening
Organised by PATA in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), ADARA and the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, this event aims to provide policymakers, senior officials, researchers and industry representatives with high-level insights into local and regional trends. Held on Thu, Oct 10, 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand, senior executives will share their analyses on current situations and map out the landscape for the future. Complimentary to PATA membersRegister now >
EVENTS
Case study of community-based tourism in Thailand
Community-based tourism (CBT) has become a priority for Thailand, but how can a destination also develop sustainable products and manage successful marketing campaigns? Leveraging over 15 years in leading CBT projects, Graham Harper, PATA's Director of Sustainability and Social Responsibility, will set the context to the discussion on CBT approaches in Thailand at PDMF 2019 on Nov 27-29 in Pattaya, Thailand.  View all speakers >
EVENTS
PTM 2019 in photos, highlights, recaps and more!
From the PTM Forums where delegates gained insights into travel and tourism trends, to pre-matched appointments at the travel mart, to hosted social functions such as the Welcome Dinner and PATA Gold Awards Dinner and Presentation, to the PATA Youth Symposium and complimentary city tour, we've summed up all that happened at PATA Travel Mart 2019 in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. Click here >
SUSTAINABILITY
Artwork that sparks conversation on tourism and conservation
PATA's intern Mathias Horne has donated his art piece to our Sustainability Department to spread awareness on wildlife conservation. The art piece titled "Guardianship" is as much activism as it is art, showing both the beauty and the crisis of endangerment of different species and their changing habitats through striking portraiture. Learn how Mathias uses art to ignite the discussion on endangered species. Click here >
CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL DAYS

Join us in recognising this important movement tomorrow:
Friday, September 27 - World Tourism Day


INDUSTRY UPDATES FROM OUR CHAPTERS & MEMBERS

EVENTS
PATA India Chapter's 242nd EC Meeting at Bhubneswar

PATA India Chapter held its 242nd EC Meeting at Swosti Premium, Bhubaneswar Odisha on 4th September 2019. It is chaired by Secretary Tourism Mr Yogendra Tripathi in his capacity of Chairman, PATA India Chapter. The event includes a meeting with Odisha Tourism Officials and local travel trade. Read more >

EVENTS
ITDC organises skin and hair care session for its women employees

India Tourism Development Corporation and Ashok Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Management organised an in-house training for its women employees on skin and hair care, providing a wide knowledge about the skin and hair protection with an aim to make participants feel great about their inherent features. Read more >

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sabre moves to new APAC headquarters

Sabre Corporation, the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, has inaugurated its new APAC headquarters in Singapore. This strategic move demonstrated Sabre’s commitment to delivering innovative technology solutions that will continue to shape the future of travel across Asia Pacific. Read more >

EVENTS
TAT launches experiencing ASEAN POP Culture campaign

The Tourism Authority of Thailand is promoting local cities with the recent launch of its latest “Experiencing ASEAN POP Culture” campaign, which is also aimed at creating greater awareness of the authentic value of localised culture through Pop culture lifestyle. Read more >

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