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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.
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Latest PATA Blog Posts
Travel Reopening, Vaccine Equity, and Women in the Travel Industry
PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera shared a message with the PATA community on Feb 18, 2022 that covers some of the travel industry’s “hot topics“.
Welcome New Members - Non-for-Profits & Education
We are excited to introduce our new members in the non-for-profits and education category of 2022, Action on Poverty and Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur! Find out more about the service our new members are providing.
Resilience Leads COVID-19 Recovery
Resilience is not only a strategy for recovery, but a necessary process to ultimately achieve sustainable tourism development. What is resilience and why does tourism destinations need it? This blog explains it all.
A Love Letter And Call To Action to Youth
PATA Youth and current intern of the Youth Department, Pauline Yang, wrote a heartfelt message to all her peers. She shared her story of navigating through the pandemic period while finding her pathways in the tourism industry, and she has some words of encouragement for all the travel and tourism students out there!
Getting a Head Start of 2022 With Insights, Conversations, and Partnerships
PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera shared a message with the PATA community on Jan 28, 2022 which includes updates on PATA’s recent activities.
Welcome New Members - Consulting Companies
We are excited to introduce our new members in the consulting category of 2022, Dalberg and Global Beltandroad Capital Co. Ltd.! Find out more about the service our new members are providing.
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.