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Advertising
Quantcast Australia
Since 2020s
Quantcast is a global advertising technology company founded in 2006 that specialises in AI-driven real-time advertising, audience insights and measurement.
Travel Insurance
nib Group
Since 2020s
World Nomads, founded in 2002, provides travel insurance, safety advice, and travel scholarships. It also offers free downloadable guides, responsible travel insights, and recommendations to assist with trip planning.
Venture Capital
Velocity Ventures Pte Ltd
Since 2020s
A venture capital firm investing in travel and hospitality across SEA, focusing on tech-driven companies in accommodation, food and beverage, retail, travel services, and transportation sectors.
DMC
Wicked Adventures Indonesia
Since 2020s
Starting on Flores, Indonesia, the company now offers tours across the 17,000 islands of the archipelago, with activities like kayaking, wellness retreats, and customised itineraries.
Hospitality
Meridian Adventure
Since 2020s
An eco-conscious dive resort in Raja Ampat, Meridian Adventure is committed to providing visitors with world-class diving experiences while prioritising environmental sustainability and community support.
Association
Japan MICE Association
Since 2020s
The Association conducts research, analysis, and seminars to help Japan's travel and hospitality industry meet the growing demand for inbound MICE travel, ensuring they are prepared to host events of all sizes.
Marketing
MarkPlus Tourism
Since 2020s
Offering marketing solutions and strategic guidance via MarkPlus Consulting; market research and actionable insights via MarkPlus Insight; next-gen business media via its subsidiary, Marketeers.
Travel Agency
Six Sigma Travels (Pvt) Ltd
Since 2020s
A full-service travel agency catering to business and leisure clients, offering outbound and inbound travel services, including air tickets, travel insurance, guided tours, visa assistance, and more.
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Latest PATA Blog Posts
Meet Our New Interns!
We’ve had the pleasure to welcome five new staff who joined us as Intern Associates in the second quarter of 2021. Let’s get to know them!
Quarterly Tourism Monitor 4Q2020: Highlights & Infographic
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.
Taking Stock and Moving Forward Sustainably
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.
Walk through Ras Al Khaimah’s Top Attractions
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!
High-Quality Tourism Development Post-COVID: A Snapshot into China’s Rebound of Domestic Travel
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.
What Impact Does Anchoring Have on Marine Environments?
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.
COVID-19 Impacts on the Thai Tourism Supply Chain
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.
Welcome New Members - April 2021
Join us in welcoming five new organisations that have joined the PATA community last month!
Speaking Calendar - April 2021
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 #TourismStrong Report: Lessons and Solutions for a Sustainable Tourism Future
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.
Build Back Better: Can Sustainable Tourism Regenerate Nature?
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.
Celebrate Women’s Achievements!
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.