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

PATA's Tourism Destination Programme (TDR), launched in 2021, aims to support DMOs. This May, PATA is extending the programme to a new destination focused on building greater resilience and sustainability: Sarawak, Malaysia. Learn more in this blog.

Since 2020, PATA has been actively involved in the Tourlink project, aiming to move Thai tourism towards sustainability through a business-led supply chain approach. PATA's primary role in the project focused on a series of initiatives to reduce food and plastic waste in tourism businesses. Now that the TourLink project has concluded, it has achieved remarkable success in each initiative, thanks to the efforts of PATA and all project partners. Read more in the blog.

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.