The Virtual Rural Tourism and Sustainable Development Conference 2021 on Sat, Sep 25, is a part of the World Rural Tourism Conference (WRTC), an unofficial, informal, non-profit and regular conference-based platform eyeing to provide developmental win-win communication and establish long-term business relations with all the members.

PATA CEO, Liz Ortiguera, shared a message to our valued PATA community on Sept 2, 2021. Her message has been reposted in the blog.

As the featured destination and Official Event Partner of Virtual PATA Travel Mart 2021, we would like to guide you through some of the top attractions in Leshan, Sichuan, China - a city famously known for its natural and cultural heritage, contemporary attractions, and gastronomic delights.

PATA CEO, Liz Ortiguera, shared an email to our network of valued PATA International Members on Aug 19, 2021 with details about her top priorities. Her message has been reposted in the blog.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report: Global Warming of 1.5 ºC presents the impacts of global warming of 1.5ºC above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emissions. PATA has also been working on multiple projects and initiatives to ensure the Net-Zero Emission goal could be achieved.

Royal Mountain Travel launched its "Sustainability Series", a ten-episode video series featuring national and international experts who shed light on pertinent sustainable tourism topics. Stay tuned for the videos coming out every week!

Orangutans have experienced a devastating decline of more than 50% over the last two decades. Their habitat has been seriously threatened by illegal hunting, logging, and deforestation from the palm oil industry. How then, can tourism help save the orangutan?

Mangroves play a key role in the effective operation of land and sea habitat. However, due to the climate challenge, pollution and local threats, they have been halved in the past forty years. Find out how these ecosystems can be protected.

We’ve had the pleasure to welcome nine new staff who joined us as Intern Associates and will be helping the Association progress during these times of restoration in the third quarter of 2021. Let’s get to know them!

Animal activities and experiences in tourism can pose a significant risk to both the health and safety of people and animals. Businesses operating or selling such activity should therefore make every effort to assess risk and manage it effectively. However, as with most matters concerning animals, there are multiple factors to consider, not least the fact that there are thousands of species, each presenting different issues. Understanding the potential risks and how to mitigate them is crucial.