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Featured Members of the Week
Members since 2020s✨
Event Management
Exhibition Group Limited
Since 2020s
A HKSAR-based event management firm specialising in planning and managing world-class public exhibitions, conventions and tradeshows across a wide range of industries.
Technology
HotelPlanner
Since 2020s
Leveraging proprietary AI/machine learning capacities, HotelPlanner provides individual, group, and corporate travel bookings, with specialisation in unique "Closed User Group" discount rates.
DMC
Elmakkan for Travel and Tours (88 Destinations)
Since 2020s
88 Destinations is an inbound tour operator and DMC based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia under the EL Makkan brand specialising in unique travel experiences driven by people and culture.
DMC
AMH Tourism
Since 2020s
AMH Tourism, part of the AMH group, is a B2B company based in Dubai that provides various services to inbound UAE agents including visa, transfer, hotel & air bookings, attractions, and more.
Travel Management
CRYSTAL HOLIDAYS
Since 2020s
Crystal Holidays, a subsidiary of CRH Group, created an All-In-One smart tourism ecosystem in travel services, cruise & yachts, resort investment, and hotel management.
Hospitality
FUNYARD Hotels and Resorts
Since 2020s
Funyard, among the world's top 30 hospitality groups, partners with Hilton, Accor, and Minor to manage 400+ hotels in China.
Technology
RISKLAYER GmbH
Since 2020s
By harnessing the power of technology and cultivating partnerships, Risklayer develops resiliency and sustainability strategies and solutions for the tourism sector.
Consultancy
Global Success Learning Academy
Since 2020s
With expertise in high-impact learning, GSLA works with organisations and talents to improve their leadership effectiveness, business performance, and productivity.
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Latest PATA Blog Posts
The Dawn of Asia Pacific Travel’s New Era
PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera shared a message with the PATA community on May 20, 2022 on the progress of Asia Pacific’s Travel.
What We Should Understand About the Idea of Equal Distribution of the Benefits of Tourism
We in tourism should develop a better understanding of the idea of equal sharing of tourism’s benefits, one that looks beyond economic aspects. When that happens, our ability to develop engagement with local communities and other stakeholders will be stronger.
As the World Reopens…
PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera shared a message with the PATA community on Apr 22, 2022, with updates about PATA’s events for the second half of the year and vaccine equity.
The Om Goi Water Filtration System Comes to Completion!
After raising USD $11,593 through Walk for Water campaign, Discova started their work in implementing the Om Goi Water Filtration System for San Mamuang village in Om Goi district that will grant the households access to clean water supply.
Rebuilding Tourism Through Small Businesses
Governments should ensure a focus on small businesses when rebuilding the tourism sector to create the same economies of scale and liquidity that large businesses rely on. Tourism agencies, the local economy, communities and businesses all benefit. As do tourists, who increasingly wish to leave a positive impact on the communities they visit.
Manggis Update Part IV, 2022: Preparing for Tourism
To prepare Manggia Villagers for the return of Bali’s tourism, Discova helped transformed some of the infrastructures, delivered training to nurture necessary skills for tourism businesses, and advised investments in the community.
Meet Our New Interns!
We’ve had the pleasure to welcome new staff who joined us as Intern Associates and helped us set sail into the first quarter of 2022. Let’s get to know them!
A Positive Future Ahead
PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera shared a message with the PATA community on Mar 25, 2022 on positive updates of the travel industry’s recovery.
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!