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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
PATA Reaching Out to Tourism’s Forgotten People - The Informal Workers
With the current global situation having a severe impact on the tourism sector, PATA has been reaching out to people who work directly and indirectly in this sector. This is particularly on the informal workers who are often ignored in the tourism supply chain. Find out more about the informal workers here and how they are affected.
Welcome New Members - Hospitality & Tech
We are excited to introduce our new members in the hospitality and tech category of 2022, WorldHotels and Beijing Vnique Interactive Technology Co. Ltd! Find out more about the service our new members are providing.
Ultimate Guide to Tourism Destination Resilience Certification
The only guide you will need to understand how to start your own Tourism Destination Resilience journey.
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.