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Featured Members of the Week
Members since 2010s & 2020s✨
Hospitality
SJM Resorts, S.A
Since 2020s
Rooted in Macao for more than 50 years, the integrated resorts operator offers a wide spectrum of leisure and hospitality services, accompanied by sophisticated and immersive experiences.
Marketing
Sojern Asia Pte Ltd
Since 2020s
Travel marketing platform providing unrivalled traveller insight, multichannel scale, and automated optimisation to help marketers conquer the unique challenges of the travel buying cycle.
Travel Management
Himalayan Holidays Treks & Tours PVT. LTD.
Since 2010s
Himalayan Holidays operates hiking & trekking tours, adventures, cultural explorations, and wildlife tours in Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, India, and more for solo, couple, and family travellers.
DMC
Asia Destination Management Company
Since 2020s
With 25+ years of expertise, Asia DMC represents travel agents / tour operators in a number of Asia destinations managing B2B travels, tailored tours, MICE, golf tourism, and more.
Technology
Booking.com B.V.
Since 2020s
Founded in 1996 in Amsterdam, Booking.com has grown into one of the world’s largest travel market-places connecting travellers with memorable experiences, transport options and incredible places to stay.
Technology
Airgsm Pte. Ltd.
Since 2020s
Founded in 2019, Airalo is the world’s first eSIM store that solves the pain of high roaming bills by giving you access to eSIMs (digital SIM cards)- offering digital data packs from 200+ countries/regions.
Association
Adventure Travel Trade Association
Since 2020s
Established in 1990, ATTA is the largest global network of adventure travel leaders creating and delivering solutions that propel a more responsible and profitable future.
Media
Jacobs Media Group Limited
Since 2020s
The parent company of leading travel and hospitality media brands with a range of events, exhibitions and products reaching more than 10,000 people every year and 650K monthly online users.
Latest PATA Blog Posts
Welcome New Members - Travel Agents
We are excited to introduce our new members in the travel agency category of 2022, Blue-Dream Tours & Travels Limited, Ceyline Travels (Pvt) Ltd., and Travellers Paradise LLP! Find out more about the service our new members are providing.
New Year Message from the CEO
PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera shared a message with the PATA community on Jan 7, 2022 which includes a roundup of 2021 initiatives and PATA’s commitment going into 2022.
PATA CEO’s Reflections on Travels
PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera shared a message with the PATA community on Dec 9, 2021, which includes a roundup of recent events and some reflections from her journey visiting 12 cities in 8 destinations.
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.
