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Members since the 2010s ✨
Travel Management
Kazakh Tourism
Since 2010s
Kazakh Tourism, Kazakhstan's tourism brand manager and a subsidiary of the Ministry of Culture and Sports, is missioned to promote the country and attracts tourism investments.
Technology
Vpon Big Data Group
Since 2010s
Vpon provides AI big data total solution & OMO AI platform services, helping businesses,
organizations & governments discover new revenue opportunities by leveraging the power of big data.
Travel Management
Sama Travel & Tourism LLC
Since 2010s
The Oman-based travel management firm provides all travel and tourism-related services for travellers visiting the destination, from ticketing and visa application to helicopter tours and spa retreat.
Association
Korea Association of Travel Agents
Since 2020s
GPF Philippines is a non-profit that builds public-private partnerships to advance sustainability and peace in the Philippines through its community development programmes.
Academia
Help University
Since 2020s
From Pre-University to Postgraduate, HELP University is a distinguished private university in KL, Malaysia pioneering twinning programmes that allow students to start their studies domestically and complete their degrees abroad in partner unis.
Academia
HCT - Higher Colleges of Technology
Since 2020s
The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) is the UAE’s largest applied higher edu institution with 23,000 students attending 16 men’s and women’s campuses across the Emirates.
Technology
DCS FAST LINK SRL
Since 2020s
dcs plus, a registered brand of DCS FAST LINK SRL, is committed to designing and developing technology solutions for travel and tourism firms to optimise their capabilities and improve their business performance.
Consultancy
GainingEdge
Since 2020s
A global consultancy with on-the-ground experience that works primarily with travel and tourism associations, DMOs/CVBs, and convention and exhibition centres to tackle industry challenges and achieve operational excellence.
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Latest PATA Blog Posts
Welcome New Members
We are excited to introduce eight new members that joined the PATA community! Find out what they bring to the network here.
4 Game-Changing Travel Trends of 2024 in Asia Pacific Tourism
Discover the latest Asia Pacific tourism forecasts in our blog inspired by a recent PATA Webinar. Learn about top tourism source markets, emerging travel trends, and how industry professionals can stay ahead of the game!
Empowering Change through Passion and Purpose
“PATA Face of the Future award is not just an individual achievement; it symbolises a collective commitment to positive change in the travel and tourism industry.” Through Sangeetha’s blog, dive into the early stages of her career as a tourism professional, discover the impactful initiatives she spearheaded, and her plans to drive growth and innovation in the future.
Empowering Women, Transforming Tourism: Highlights from the PATA International Conference on Women in Travel
The inaugural PATA International Conference on Women in Travel, hosted by the Department of Tourism, Philippines gathered nearly 200 delegates worldwide to delve into women's challenges, celebrate their achievements, and confront lingering gender disparities in the tourism sector.
Welcome New Members
We are excited to introduce ten new members that joined the PATA community! Find out what they bring to the network here.
Meet Our New Interns in Q1 2024!
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 2024. We invite you to get to know them and their experience at PATA!
Sustainable Tourism Podcast by the Centre for Responsible Tourism Singapore
In 2021, the Centre for Responsible Tourism Singapore launched its podcast on sustainable tourism, to help bring awareness to many contemporary issues in tourism, including community-based tourism and ethics, responsible wildlife tourism, climate adaptation, regenerative travel and many others.
PATA’s Sustainability Initiatives in 2023
This year, PATA has again implemented various programmes and training created to support the Asia Pacific tourism industry towards a more resilient and sustainable future. The Informal Workers Programme in Indonesia, the Finance and Digital Skills capacity building workshops for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and the Waste-Free Champion Awards were successfully completed in 2023. Read this blog to know more about these initiatives.
Welcome New Members
We are excited to introduce seven new members that joined the PATA community! Find out what they bring to the network here.
PATA and Visa’s Finance and Digital Skills for Tourism SMEs Workshops Successfully Completed
Spanning over three months, PATA and Visa’s Finance and Digital Skills Workshops, aiming to increase the resilience and adaptive capacity of tourism small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has been successfully brought to an end in September 2023, empowering a total of 120 tourism businesses in Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia and the Philippines with greater knowledge and skills on financial management and business digitalisation.
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.