The PATA Quarterly Tourism Monitor (QTM) provides a quantitative view of the arrivals into all major destinations within the Asia Pacific region, comparing visitor arrivals by source market and percentage change against the previous year on a quarterly basis. The numbers have been released for the fourth quarter of 2020.

For many businesses and communities, the recent temporary halting of travel has been a stark reminder of how tourism can serve as a powerful economic empowerment engine. But it’s also important those moments of silence and emptiness are not forgotten too quickly and discarded in vain. As travel prepares to rebound and passports around the world are dusted off, there’s never been a better time for our industry to pause and take stock of whether there is a better way to do things.

With over 7,000 years of fascinating history, culture and magnificent landscapes, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE is sun and sand, adventure, heritage, history and culture. As the featured destination of PATA Annual Summit (PAS) 2021, we’d like to take you on a walk through some of Ras Al Khaimah’s top attractions!

Due to intensified health protocols and measures and a clear communication system, China was one of the first countries to come out of lockdowns to reopen businesses. Surging number of domestic travels have been observed during the Easter and Qingming Festival; many experts believe that May 1 the Golden Week will be more exemplary of the destination’s domestic tourism market rebound.

Across our planet, our coral reefs face a barrage of threats. From the sweeping impact of climate change to the smaller scale damage caused by localised stressors, like careless diving practices. On top of this, anchoring can cause serious damage to corals and other marine environments like seagrass beds. Even the most careful throw of an anchor can be devastating. In just one instance in Florida in 2019, critically endangered elkhorn corals, that had previously survived Hurricane Irma, were wiped out as a result of a dragged anchor.

This article presents research carried out between December 2020 and March 2021 by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and focusright, a Swiss consultancy that works with companies to embed responsible business practices throughout their supply chains. Supported by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Switzerland, the project examined the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on informal workers in the Thai tourism value chain.

Join us in welcoming five new organisations that have joined the PATA community last month!

PATA’s board members, CEO and senior staff are available to speak at industry conferences, webinars and events on a variety of subjects related to travel and tourism, trends and sustainability. To inquire regarding availability, please send us a message > Here’s where we’ll be next month. Hop online to hear from us, ask questions or say hi!

GLP Films (GLP), the content marketing agency dedicated to global sustainable tourism, is pleased to announce the publication of its free industry report: #TourismStrong: Lessons and Solutions for a Sustainable Tourism Future, available to download on their website. 

We now know that COVID-19 is an animal-borne disease, its passage to humans eased when nature’s natural barrier has been eroded or removed. WHO estimates these kinds of diseases account for 75% of all newly detected human pathogens over the last 30 years. Disease, and potential pandemics, which could be averted if biodiversity loss is halted and nature’s health restored.

March 8 is International Women's Day, celebrated globally and annually to acknowledge the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year's campaign theme of #ChooseToChallenge encourages people of all genders to show their commitment to building an inclusive world.

PATA’s board members, CEO and senior staff are available to speak at industry conferences, webinars and events on a variety of subjects related to travel and tourism, trends and sustainability. To inquire regarding availability, please send us a message > Here’s where we’ll be next month. Hop online to hear from us, ask questions or say hi!