PATA is excited to announce the Food and Plastic Waste Reduction Standards, for increasing the sustainability of tourism and hospitality businesses. Find more about how to reduce food and plastic waste in this blog.

PATA’s first fully in-person event is finally back after two years! Through the insightful sessions delivered by speakers from across the globe and in-depth exploration of Songkhla’s community-based tourism, the event enabled reconnections between the delegates and between the community and in the travel industry. Read about the event highlights!

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?

We are excited to introduce seven new members join the PATA community! Find out more about the services they are providing.

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.

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!

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 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.

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!

PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera shared a message with the PATA community on May 20, 2022 on the progress of Asia Pacific’s Travel.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.