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Members since the 1990s & 2000s ✨
DMC & Travel Management
Intrepid Travel
Since 2000s
A B-Corp certified DMC leading responsible, ethical small group adventures and actively working with local partners to support development in 7 continents with 34 years of experience.
Transportation
Shun Tak - China Travel Macau Ferries Limited
Since 2000s
The first and the recognised leader with 50+ years experience in providing round-the-clock jetfoil service in the HK-Macao passenger transportation industry.
Hospitality
Jayakarta Hotels & Resorts
Since 1990s
A 4-star middle-up size hotel management firm managing 9 hotels, 2 boutique suites, and 1 residential condominium in Indonesia's business and resort areas for 47 years.
Consultancy
IPK International
Since 2000s
A leading tourism consultancy specialising in tourism research, marketing, and planning; having completed customised studies, marketing plans, and masterplans for clients in over 50+ countries.
DMC
Phoenix Voyages Group Ltd.
Since 2000s
Created in Vietnam, Phoenix Voyages has 20+ year experience in the Far East countries in designing tailor-made journeys for Travel Agencies and Tour Operators worldwide.
Marketing
Stark Communications Pvt Ltd
Since 2000s
India-based Stark specialises in developing winning communication strategies for a host of brands across a dozen industries in both the public and private sectors.
Food & Beverage
FB Group Enterprises Management
Since 2000s
Macao's largest catering group operating 30+ food outlets, with expanded businesses in food trading, institutional catering, entertainment, etc.
Development Agency
GIZ, Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH
Since 2000s
Facilitating int'l cooperation for sustainable development and educational work through providing know-how, solutions, and acting as intermediary.
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Latest PATA Blog Posts
Empowering Change through Passion and Purpose
“PATA Face of the Future award is not just an individual achievement; it symbolises a collective commitment to positive change in the travel and tourism industry.” Through Sangeetha’s blog, dive into the early stages of her career as a tourism professional, discover the impactful initiatives she spearheaded, and her plans to drive growth and innovation in the future.
Empowering Women, Transforming Tourism: Highlights from the PATA International Conference on Women in Travel
The inaugural PATA International Conference on Women in Travel, hosted by the Department of Tourism, Philippines gathered nearly 200 delegates worldwide to delve into women's challenges, celebrate their achievements, and confront lingering gender disparities in the tourism sector.
Welcome New Members
We are excited to introduce ten new members that joined the PATA community! Find out what they bring to the network here.
Meet Our New Interns in Q1 2024!
We have had the pleasure of welcoming new team members who joined us as Intern Associates and have been helping us support our objectives throughout the first quarter of 2024. We invite you to get to know them and their experience at PATA!
Sustainable Tourism Podcast by the Centre for Responsible Tourism Singapore
In 2021, the Centre for Responsible Tourism Singapore launched its podcast on sustainable tourism, to help bring awareness to many contemporary issues in tourism, including community-based tourism and ethics, responsible wildlife tourism, climate adaptation, regenerative travel and many others.
PATA’s Sustainability Initiatives in 2023
This year, PATA has again implemented various programmes and training created to support the Asia Pacific tourism industry towards a more resilient and sustainable future. The Informal Workers Programme in Indonesia, the Finance and Digital Skills capacity building workshops for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and the Waste-Free Champion Awards were successfully completed in 2023. Read this blog to know more about these initiatives.
Welcome New Members
We are excited to introduce seven new members that joined the PATA community! Find out what they bring to the network here.
PATA and Visa’s Finance and Digital Skills for Tourism SMEs Workshops Successfully Completed
Spanning over three months, PATA and Visa’s Finance and Digital Skills Workshops, aiming to increase the resilience and adaptive capacity of tourism small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has been successfully brought to an end in September 2023, empowering a total of 120 tourism businesses in Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia and the Philippines with greater knowledge and skills on financial management and business digitalisation.
Meet Our New Interns in Q4 2023!
We have had the pleasure of welcoming new team members who joined us as Intern Associates and have been helping us support our objectives throughout the fourth quarter of 2023. We invite you to get to know them and their experience at PATA!
Seoul Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Conference 2023
Now, Seoul is actively pursuing the path of sustainable tourism with a focus on both the local residents and the environment. It all begins with “Seoul Sustainable Tourism Conference 2023” on November 16-17, 2023.
PATA Travel Mart 2023 in India: Where Responsibility Meets Opportunities
The half-day PTM Forum that took place on Oct 4 invited 24 speakers from 22 organisations to share insights on three specific areas: The Indian Tourism Industry, Sustainability in Tourism, and Artificial Intelligence. Read the blog for key learnings from the forum!
International Chef’s Day: Cooking up Culinary Change with LightBlue
This October, chefs from around the world are stirring up more than just culinary delights. As October celebrates two vital occasions; International Chef Day and World Food Day, with chefs embracing sustainable food practices and championing a food waste revolution with the FIT Tech.
Embracing Sustainability in Travel: How the Travel Industry can Support the UNSDGs- by Sabre
One of the guiding principles of Sabre’s ESG strategy is to use the framework of the UNSDGs to highlight the areas that will help deliver the most positive impact and achieve the sustainability goals. This blog maps how travel can play an influential role in catalysing positive global change.
Welcome New Members
We are excited to introduce nine new members that joined the PATA community! Find out more about the services they are providing.
Meet Our New Interns in Q3 2023!
We have had the pleasure of welcoming new team members who joined us as Intern Associates and have been helping us support our objectives throughout the third quarter of 2023. We invite you to get to know them and their experience at PATA!