Key topics that dominated conversations throughout the conference revolved around the pressing need for destinations and businesses to strategise and adapt in preparation for the road ahead, ranging from the fluctuating states of the economic and political environments to the evolving consumer preferences. The insights offered proved insightful and stimulating to tourism stakeholders aiming to navigate and stay ahead in the Asia Pacific travel and tourism industry.

This article by the Centre for Responsible Tourism Singapore examines how decarbonisation in the Southeast Asian tourism industry can lead to greater women empowerment and more regenerative types of tourism in the region.

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 2024. We invite you to get to know them and their experience at PATA!

Looking for travel recommendations and tips for your visit to Macao? Check out this comprehensive list of must-visit places, extraordinary entertainments and events, and must-try foods for an unforgettable Macao travel experience!

How is climate change reshaping the reputation of travel and tourism? What can destinations do to combat negative reputations? Dive deep into the impact of climate change on destination reputations across the Asia Pacific region and learn about prime examples of sustainable initiatives driving positive changes.

We are excited to introduce eight new members that joined the PATA community! Find out what they bring to the network here.

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!

“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.

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.

We are excited to introduce ten new members that joined the PATA community! Find out what they bring to the network here.

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!

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.

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.

We are excited to introduce seven new members that joined the PATA community! Find out what they bring to the network here.

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.