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Members since 2020s✨
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
Climate Adaptation and Tourism – a Closer Link than We might Think?
How can climate adaptation strategies be supported by tourism? Is there actually a close connection between tourism and climate adaptation? Is there a possibility that the pandemic might have, or might be, making climate adaptation in tourism a more plausible idea?
Welcome New Members
We are excited to introduce seven new members join the PATA community! Find out more about the services they are providing.
Asia Pacific Destinations- Antidote to Pandemic Stress
PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera shared a message with the PATA community on July 29, 2022, with updates about PATA’s recent activities and her perspectives on Asia Pacific destinations’ strengths in reopening.
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 third quarter of 2022. Let’s get to know them!
A Success Story: Community-based Tourism in Mai Chau, Vietnam
In 2007, the Discova groups began working with communities in the Mai Chau district of northern Vietnam to help locals improve infrastructure, education, water supply for agriculture, and build up community-based tourism in the area. Thanks to the financial support, the hands-on project work and donations help, there is continuous and successful development.
PATA Strengthening Ties With Global Partners and Members
PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera shared a message with the PATA community on June 20, 2022, with updates about strengthening connections with PATA’s global partners and members.
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 second quarter of 2022. Let’s get to know them!
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.