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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
Kiribati recognises the value in Sustainable & Regenerative Tourism
As an emerging destination, Kiribati recognises that the future of tourism for the small island state must be sustainable and has undertaken initiatives to promote and support sustainable tourism development across the country.
The Future of Events in 2023
The global MICE industry is estimated to reach US $1,337.4 billion by 2028, and Asia Pacific is expected to see a US $441.1 billion market by 2025. Destinations and hospitality firms need to be prepared to capture this golden opportunity.
In this March webinar, four industry experts discuss the future trends of events and talk about the next big disruption for events that stakeholders will need to prepare for.
Flywire's annual luxury travel report: What will define luxury travel in 2023?
In Flywire’s second annual report, they surveyed more than 600 luxury travellers from the United States to understand what luxury travellers expect from their travel experiences this year.
IWD2023: “Women are the most untapped resources,” - Women in Tourism & Hospitality - Western Australia (WITH WA) Chairperson
WITH WA is a place where women can come together to network, connect, share opportunities and support one another. WITH WA works to recognise the challenges and opportunities for women in the sector and advocates for greater balance. Hear from Anneke Brown how her organisation is building gender equity and equality in leadership roles.
IWD2023: “The industry requires a collaborative effort to create an inclusive environment,” - Sabah Tourism Board CEO
Sabah’s travel industry was never askewed toward genderism; there have always been a few key women's leaders or pioneers in our travel industry.” As the CEO of Sabah Tourism Board that continues to ensure gender equality in the sector, Noredah Othman shares her thoughts from an executive perspective.
IWD2023: “It is important to find ways to empower different community groups,” - IFTM President
IFTM is a 2-time winner of PATA Gold Award’s “Human Capital Development Initiative”, underscoring their continuous efforts in developing all young tourism professionals in the region. As the President of IFTM and PATA Executive Board member, Dr. Fanny Vong, hares her thoughts from an educational perspective.
IWD2023: “Gender equity in the industry is not only desirable but also necessary,” - Macao Government Tourism Office Director
MGTO serves an important role in Macao, China as tourism is the backbone of the destination’s economy. As the director of MGTO, Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes explains the essentiality of non-profit organisations in social innovation to achieve equity, not just for gender, but for the entire community as a whole.
IWD2023: “Social Innovation is more than just a good thing to do,” - Trip.com Group CEO
Awarded the UN Women’s Empowerment (WEPs) Award in the Gender-Inclusive Workplace category in 2021, Trip.com Group continues to promote female representation, gender diversity, and empowerment, highlighting female success as part of its company-wide corporate culture. Hear how Jane Sun is leading the organisation to set new standards for the industry.
IWD2023: The larger industry players have a vital role in creating access and building capacity of women - Jetwing Hotels Chairperson
Jetwing Hotels won the Gold Award for their unique and innovative women empowerment and inclusive recruiting programme Second Careers at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Awards 2022, receiving the coveted award in the "Women Empowerment Project" category.
Ten Must-visit Places in Sarawak, Malaysia
Revealing a side of Asia unlike anywhere else, Sarawak offers an alternative for those seeking humble authenticity. As the hosting destination for PATA Destination Experience Forum & Mart 2023, we would like to take you on a journey through some of the best attractions in this Malaysian State.
PATA Set to Take Leading Role in Redefining Tourism in Turbulent Times
Since 1951, PATA has served as a catalyst for responsible development of travel and tourism to, from and within the Asia Pacific Region. It has brought together the public and private sectors to deliver meaningful partnerships and help local communities enjoy the fruits of tourism.
Meet Our New Interns In Q1 2023!
We have had the pleasure of welcoming new team members who joined us as Intern Associates and have been helping us support our objectives throughout the first quarter of 2023. We invite you to get to know them and their experience at PATA!
Getting Back to Business Travel, Tourism, and MICE: It’s a Wrap for PATA-GBTA APAC Travel Summit!
Wrapping up the year on a high-note, our first ever APAC Travel Summit in collaboration with Global Business Travel Association successfully concluded on Dec 9, 2022, bringing 222 delegates from 85 organisations and 15 destinations to Bangkok, Thailand.
The Future of Travel is Online (Data)
As the tourism sector is in its recovery, the internet is abuzz with conversations around travel and tourism. Even at the peak of COVID in 2020 and 2021, travel content and conversations were plenty online. Despite fewer flights chartered and tours booked, online demand was as strong as ever. The internet holds a large volume of consumer-generated data, and travel data makes up a part of it; such information contributes to business decisions and future planning.
Welcome New Members
We are excited to introduce four new members that joined the PATA community! Find out more about the services they are providing.