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Technology
Trip.com Group
Since 2020s
Trip.com Group Limited is a global one-stop travel platform integrating a comprehensive suite of travel products, services and differentiated travel content. The Group includes Trip.com, Ctrip, and Skyscanner.
Hospitality
Banyan Tree Group
Since 2020s
An independent hospitality company priding on its pioneership, design-led experiences and commitment to responsible stewardship. Its portfolio includes 12 brands, 140+ properties in over 20 countries.
Travel Management
Ceyline Travels (Pvt) Ltd
Since 2020s
Ceyline Travels is a Sri Lanka-based travel agent offering all types of experiences for solo, honeymoon, group tours, and MICE travellers to Sri Lanka, as well as outbound travel services to selected destinations.
Association
Action on Poverty (AOP) in Vietnam
Since 2020s
Since 1989, AOP's activities have spanned 35 provinces, working directly with local communities to improve water, sanitation, governance, and sustainable livelihoods.
Travel Management
TRAVELLERS PARADISE LLP
Since 2020s
An India-based inbound travel agency providing comprehensive services including visa/passport assistance, hotel bookings, customised domestic/ international tour packages, and travel planning and guidance.
Travel Management
Wow India Travel & Tours (p) Ltd
Since 2020s
Wow India provides one-stop travel solutions to clients anywhere across the globe, as well as themed travels- MICE, destination weddings, medical tourism, and more. Outbound travels are also within scope of service.
Marketing
DMC
Tamarind Global Services Private Limited
Since 2020s
Tamarind Global is a destination and event management-focused company based in India, offering bespoke solutions and customised travel services to the B2B and B2C market segments globally.
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Latest PATA Blog Posts
Meet Our New Interns in Q4 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 fourth quarter of 2023. We invite you to get to know them and their experience at PATA!
Seoul Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Conference 2023
Now, Seoul is actively pursuing the path of sustainable tourism with a focus on both the local residents and the environment. It all begins with “Seoul Sustainable Tourism Conference 2023” on November 16-17, 2023.
PATA Travel Mart 2023 in India: Where Responsibility Meets Opportunities
The half-day PTM Forum that took place on Oct 4 invited 24 speakers from 22 organisations to share insights on three specific areas: The Indian Tourism Industry, Sustainability in Tourism, and Artificial Intelligence. Read the blog for key learnings from the forum!
International Chef’s Day: Cooking up Culinary Change with LightBlue
This October, chefs from around the world are stirring up more than just culinary delights. As October celebrates two vital occasions; International Chef Day and World Food Day, with chefs embracing sustainable food practices and championing a food waste revolution with the FIT Tech.
Embracing Sustainability in Travel: How the Travel Industry can Support the UNSDGs- by Sabre
One of the guiding principles of Sabre’s ESG strategy is to use the framework of the UNSDGs to highlight the areas that will help deliver the most positive impact and achieve the sustainability goals. This blog maps how travel can play an influential role in catalysing positive global change.
Welcome New Members
We are excited to introduce nine new members that joined the PATA community! Find out more about the services they are providing.
Meet Our New Interns in Q3 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 third quarter of 2023. We invite you to get to know them and their experience at PATA!
Dusit International Launches New Group-wide Sustainability Program, ‘Tree of Life’
Fully embracing ‘Sustainability’ as one of the four key pillars of Dusit Graciousness, Dusit International has rolled out a new group-wide sustainability initiative, Tree of Life, designed to ensure the company delivers on its promise to always have a positive impact wherever it sets foot.
Welcome New Members
We are excited to introduce ten new members that joined the PATA community! Find out more about the services they are providing.
Sustainability in Action: Key Takeaways from PATA Destination Experience Forum & Mart 2023
The 3-day event, from June 21-23, brought together delegates from the public and private sectors for inspiring and insightful discussions on some of the major issues in marketing and managing tourism growth as the travel and tourism industry looks for new opportunities to promote sustainability within the industry
Informal Workers Programme: Interview with Ayu Masita from Wise Steps Indonesia
PATA and Visa's Informal Workers Programme has successfully concluded in Indonesia thanks to our project implementation partner Wise Steps. Ayu Masita, Wise Steps Group Co-founder and COO, shares with us the main challenges faced by the informal workers in Indonesia and how the programme was developed to assist them.
Sustainability Through Tourism: It’s a Wrap for PATA Annual Summit & Adventure Mart 2023!
Spanning from May 30 to June 2, the event gathered leaders from the public and private sectors to convene on forging a sustainable path forward in the transformed area through digital innovations and valuable past learnings.
New Online Learning Modules Available: Finance and Digital Skills for Tourism SMEs
In October 2022, PATA began collaborating with Visa to develop two new online learning modules, Financial Skills for Tourism SMEs and Digital Skills for Tourism SMEs, which are currently available open-sourced at the SRC (Sustainability Resource Centre) platform. Learn more in this blog.
Meet Our New Interns In Q2 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 second quarter of 2023. We invite you to get to know them and their experience at PATA!
Welcome New Members
We are excited to introduce six new members that joined the PATA community! Find out more about the services they are providing.