Timeless Wisdom for a Sustainable Future
April 21-23, İstanbul
Welcome to PAS 2025 in İstanbul, Türkiye!
Perched on the Bosphorus Strait, İstanbul is a city renowned for its historical sites with incredible architectural design, including the Hagia Sophia, the Dolmabahçe Palace, and the Grand Bazaar—one of the world’s most iconic markets. As a key location within Türkiye, which welcomed 56.7 million international visitors in 2023 [TGA, 2024], İstanbul plays a vital role in one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations globally.
Türkiye is also deeply committed to promoting safe and sustainable tourism, with initiatives that provide certification for accommodation facilities to ensure continuous improvement and adherence to high standards– making the city an ideal destination for pioneering discussions on the future of the tourism industry.
The three-day programme consists of:
Main Conference:
2-day Plenary and Breakout Sessions
Destination Experience:
Half-day Technical Tour Programme
Youth Symposium:
Half-day Forum for Young Professionals
PATA Board Meeting
More event details will be updated in due course.
Registration
Conference Delegate Registration Fee includes:
Access to the Summit & all functions listed in the programme including dinners, lunches, and coffee breaks
Complimentary Destination Experience
US $10 carbon offset
15% Early-bird Discount ends on February 17, 2025, 11:59 PM (GMT+8).
Programme
April 21
Roundtable & Meetings
All Day
Registration
Morning
PATA EB Meeting
Education & Industry Roundtable
Afternoon
Government Roundtable
Honours Committee Meeting
PATA Board Meeting
Evening
PATA Life Members Get-together
PATA EB & Board Members Dinner
April 22
Experience & Conference
All Day
Registration
Morning
PATA Youth Symposium
PATA Annual General Meeting
PATA Chapter Meeting
Afternoon
Conference: Plenary Sessions
Press Conference
Evening
Welcome Dinner Reception & PATA Awards Presentation hosted by TGA
April 23
Conference & Breakout Sessions
Morning
Plenary Sessions
Breakout Session 1 & 2
Afternoon
Breakout Session 3 & 4
Plenary Sessions
April 24
Complimentary Tour
All Day
Self-paying Tour/ Departure
Morning
Half day Complimentary Tour
İstanbul is the New Cool!
Explore İstanbul on Half-day Complimentary Tour
Route 1- Majestic İstanbul:
History Beneath and Above Ground
4.5 hours | Level 2- Moderate
This tour offers a brief introduction to İstanbul’s rich and storied past of the Roman era: Hagia Sophia Experience Museum, Hagia Sophia, 6th century Basilica Cistern
Route 2- Ferry to Flavours:
Bosphorus Cruise and Kanlıca Yoghurt
4 hours | Level 1- Accessible
Embark on a delightful journey from Eminönü with a scenic Bosphorus ferry tour to Kanlıca: Bosphorus Ferry, Kanlıca Yoghurt, Traditional Turkish lunch
Route 3- Majesty by the Bosphorus:
Discover Dolmabahçe
2.5 hours | Level 2- Moderate
This tour offers a captivating glimpse into the regal past of İstanbul, highlighting the elegance and splendour of the Ottoman Empire: Dolmabahçe Palace
Route 4- Ottoman Opulence:
Discover Topkapı’s Splendors
4 hours | Level 2- Moderate
This tour provides an immersive experience of Ottoman luxury and grandeur: Topkapı Palace & Harem
Booking link will be provided directly to registered delegates. Limited seats for each tour, offered on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Go Türkiye!
Explore more of Türkiye on these Pre- & Post-Tours
Pre-Tours: Apr 17-20 & Apr 18-21
Southeastern Anatolia: Dawn of Humankind (4D3N)
Antalya: Jewel of the Turkish Riviera (4D3N)
Antalya- Perge, Aspendos, Side, Kaleiçi
The Seven Churches of Revelation: A Prophecy from the Apostle John (5D4N)
Post-Tours: Apr 25-
Soaring Over Cappadocia: Fairy Tale Spires and Underground (4D3N)
Cappadocia- Kayseri, Paşabağ Valley, Sinasos
Booking details will be provided soon.
About PATA Annual Summit
This PATA Flagship event embraces a global tourism forum, a technical tour to explore the hosting destination, and the Association’s annual meetings. The event brings together international thought leaders, industry shapers, and senior decision-makers who are professionally engaged with the Asia Pacific region.
The event will serve as a platform for exchanging ideas, collaborations, and networking.
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