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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.
Latest PATA Blog Posts
Leshan, A Place Like Nowhere Else!
Situated on the southern Silk Road, Leshan is one of the core cities in Chengdu, Sichuan, China domestically and internationally famous for its heritage and culture. The Leshan Giant Buddha has always been a must-go place for scholars and artists in China because of its stunning natural scenery and rich cultural impacts.
ASSET-H&C’s Eco-Guide for Hospitality Businesses & Schools is Now Available in Burmese, Khmer, Thai, and Vietnamese.
ASSET-H&C has outlined 55 tips and good practices to reduce Tourism’s impact on the environment which can be downloaded from the company’s website. It is also available in Burmese, Khmer, Thai and Vietnamese.
Key Highlights from PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2021!
Explore the key takeaways from the Virtual PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2021, which dived into essential topics for managing and marketing destinations under the pandemic-influenced era, as well as inspiring destination case studies.
Meet Our New Interns!
We’ve had the pleasure to welcome new staff who joined us as Intern Associates and will be helping the Association progress during these times of restoration in the fourth quarter of 2021. Let’s get to know them!
The Heavenly Land of Buddha- Mount Emei
Located within the territory of Emeishan City with a land area of 154km2 and the tallest peak of 3,099m, Mount Emei is world-famous thanks to its magnificent natural landscapes and profound Buddhist culture. Get to know more about Mount Emei of Leshan, Sichuan, China!
PATA Highlighting Asia Pacific Travel in Europe
PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera shared a message with the PATA community on Nov 18, 2021, which includes series of events at World Travel Market 2021 (WTM) where she shared her first in-person speech, thoughts on Asia Pacific's reopening, and new partnerships with PATA.
Regenerative Travel in the APAC Destinations' E-Reputation
PATA Issues & Trends 2H2021 is now available online. Two-thirds of international travellers now have sustainability at the top of the agenda for their next trip. In addition, sentiments towards regenerative travel experiences have grown significantly since the COVID-19 period.
How to Prepare Your Business (And Your Customers) For the Travel Surge?
Tripadvisor has published this article helping tourism-related businesses to get back on their feet to start serving customers again. The travel company has outlined 3 strategies to cope with the travel surge.
PATA CEO on the Road Again
PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera shared a message with the PATA community on Oct 28, 2021, which includes a roundup of recent and upcoming events, as well as some highlights from her first international trip in 21 months.
Key Highlights from PATA Wellness & Luxury Travel Conference & Mart 2021!
Explore key takeaways from the Virtual PATA Wellness and Luxury Travel Conference and Mart 2021, which featured presentations and panel discussions about these fast-growing sectors of travel, as well as a BBC fireside chat with the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
PATA for the Wholistic Restart of Asia Pacific Travel
PATA CEO, Liz Ortiguera, shared a message to our network of valued PATA International Members on Oct 14, 2021 with details about her top priorities. Full content has been reposted below:
Greenview & Cornell Report Reveals Continued Hotel Carbon Footprint Reduction
The data from the latest Cornell Hotel Sustainability Benchmarking (CHSB) shows that the average carbon footprint of a hotel stay reduced by 3% between 2018 and 2019. The data on energy, carbon and water has been collected from over 21,000 hotels across 57 destinations.