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Technology
Trip.com Group
Since 2020s
Trip.com Group Limited is a global one-stop travel platform integrating a comprehensive suite of travel products, services and differentiated travel content. The Group includes Trip.com, Ctrip, and Skyscanner.
Hospitality
Banyan Tree Group
Since 2020s
An independent hospitality company priding on its pioneership, design-led experiences and commitment to responsible stewardship. Its portfolio includes 12 brands, 140+ properties in over 20 countries.
Travel Management
Ceyline Travels (Pvt) Ltd
Since 2020s
Ceyline Travels is a Sri Lanka-based travel agent offering all types of experiences for solo, honeymoon, group tours, and MICE travellers to Sri Lanka, as well as outbound travel services to selected destinations.
Association
Action on Poverty (AOP) in Vietnam
Since 2020s
Since 1989, AOP's activities have spanned 35 provinces, working directly with local communities to improve water, sanitation, governance, and sustainable livelihoods.
Travel Management
TRAVELLERS PARADISE LLP
Since 2020s
An India-based inbound travel agency providing comprehensive services including visa/passport assistance, hotel bookings, customised domestic/ international tour packages, and travel planning and guidance.
Travel Management
Wow India Travel & Tours (p) Ltd
Since 2020s
Wow India provides one-stop travel solutions to clients anywhere across the globe, as well as themed travels- MICE, destination weddings, medical tourism, and more. Outbound travels are also within scope of service.
Marketing
DMC
Tamarind Global Services Private Limited
Since 2020s
Tamarind Global is a destination and event management-focused company based in India, offering bespoke solutions and customised travel services to the B2B and B2C market segments globally.
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Latest PATA Blog Posts
9 Must-visit Places for an Unforgettable Experience in Phetchaburi, Thailand
From stunning temples to national parks, here are nine must-visit places that highlight the charm of Phetchaburi Province in Thailand.
As the host destination for the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2024, we invite you to explore some of Phetchaburi’s premier attractions!
PATA and MGM Deliver Training for MICE and Tourism Stakeholders in Macao, China
From September 24-26, PATA and MGM hosted a comprehensive capacity-building programme with 2-day training and 1-day seminar focused on operational sustainability in event planning and management, digital marketing, emerging technologies such as AI, and current tourism trends.
Welcome New Members
We are excited to introduce six new members that joined the PATA community! Find out what they bring to the network here.
3 Things You Need to Know About Events to Stay in the (Tourism) Game
Events and festivals are one of the best-rated experiences for travellers in Asia Pacific destinations. Drawing from PATA’s recent webinar on event-driven tourism, here are three key insights Asia Pacific destinations should know, featuring examples from both within and beyond the region!
World Tourism Day 2024: Tourism and Peace
Celebrating the profound connection between tourism and peace, this blog delves into how sustainable tourism initiatives in a few Asia Pacific destinations are driving peace and creating a more harmonious, connected world.
Key Insights from PATA Knowledge Forum 2024 @ PTM 2024: Responsible, Regenerative and Resilient Tourism
Under the theme, "Reimagining Responsible Tourism for a Regenerative Future", the 6 insightful sessions explored a range of critical topics, from achieving cyber-security to transforming MICE businesses into economic powerhouses for destinations.
Inspiring the Future Hoteliers: Service with Pride
Through Jane Park’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.
Meet Our New Interns in Q3 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 third quarter of 2024. We invite you to get to know them and their experience at PATA!
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.
From Access to Empowerment: Transforming Tourism through Digital Skilling and Community Engagement
Brought together experts from SPARK Philippines, the Internet Society Foundation, and the Global Himalayan Expedition, the blog discussed strategies for unlocking economic opportunities through digital skilling and capacity-building in the Asia Pacific.
Forging Future Paths: Strengthening China-Thailand Tourism
The China-Thailand Cultural Tourism Industry Summit on July 1 highlighted the importance of deepening collaboration to promote cultural tourism, with key insights from PATA Chair Peter Semone and CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid. Over 40 GTERC delegates visited PATA HQ to reinforce partnerships and discuss future collaborative efforts.
Pierre Doley Youth Scholarship Fund
Former PATA President Pierre J. Doley was a firm believer in the power of education and truly appreciated the PATA organisation. A memorial scholarship fund has been set up to help young individuals build their future. All donations are used exclusively for educational purposes and sponsorship activities for PATA Youth.
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 Takes the Tourism Destination Resilience (TDR) Programme to Sarawak, Malaysia
PATA's Tourism Destination Programme (TDR), launched in 2021, aims to support DMOs. This May, PATA is extending the programme to a new destination focused on building greater resilience and sustainability: Sarawak, Malaysia. Learn more in this blog.
PATA's Tourlink Project Comes to an End after 4 years
Since 2020, PATA has been actively involved in the Tourlink project, aiming to move Thai tourism towards sustainability through a business-led supply chain approach. PATA's primary role in the project focused on a series of initiatives to reduce food and plastic waste in tourism businesses. Now that the TourLink project has concluded, it has achieved remarkable success in each initiative, thanks to the efforts of PATA and all project partners. Read more in the blog.