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Members since 2020s✨
Event Management
Exhibition Group Limited
Since 2020s
A HKSAR-based event management firm specialising in planning and managing world-class public exhibitions, conventions and tradeshows across a wide range of industries.
Technology
HotelPlanner
Since 2020s
Leveraging proprietary AI/machine learning capacities, HotelPlanner provides individual, group, and corporate travel bookings, with specialisation in unique "Closed User Group" discount rates.
DMC
Elmakkan for Travel and Tours (88 Destinations)
Since 2020s
88 Destinations is an inbound tour operator and DMC based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia under the EL Makkan brand specialising in unique travel experiences driven by people and culture.
DMC
AMH Tourism
Since 2020s
AMH Tourism, part of the AMH group, is a B2B company based in Dubai that provides various services to inbound UAE agents including visa, transfer, hotel & air bookings, attractions, and more.
Travel Management
CRYSTAL HOLIDAYS
Since 2020s
Crystal Holidays, a subsidiary of CRH Group, created an All-In-One smart tourism ecosystem in travel services, cruise & yachts, resort investment, and hotel management.
Hospitality
FUNYARD Hotels and Resorts
Since 2020s
Funyard, among the world's top 30 hospitality groups, partners with Hilton, Accor, and Minor to manage 400+ hotels in China.
Technology
RISKLAYER GmbH
Since 2020s
By harnessing the power of technology and cultivating partnerships, Risklayer develops resiliency and sustainability strategies and solutions for the tourism sector.
Consultancy
Global Success Learning Academy
Since 2020s
With expertise in high-impact learning, GSLA works with organisations and talents to improve their leadership effectiveness, business performance, and productivity.
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Latest PATA Blog Posts
A Love Letter And Call To Action to Youth
PATA Youth and current intern of the Youth Department, Pauline Yang, wrote a heartfelt message to all her peers. She shared her story of navigating through the pandemic period while finding her pathways in the tourism industry, and she has some words of encouragement for all the travel and tourism students out there!
Meet Our New Interns!
We’ve had the pleasure to welcome new staff who joined us as Intern Associates and will be helping the Association progress during these times of restoration in the fourth quarter of 2021. Let’s get to know them!
Meet Our New Interns!
We’ve had the pleasure to welcome nine new staff who joined us as Intern Associates and will be helping the Association progress during these times of restoration in the third quarter of 2021. Let’s get to know them!
What’s Up With PATA Youth: May & June 2021
As the world is slowly starting to reopen, the youths are also on the move to prepare for themselves for the changes and continue to impact the industry. For May and June 2021, we hand-picked some updates to share from the PATA Youth community.
The Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow Path: IGLTA & PATA Partnership
Tourism is meant for everyone to freely explore the world, but this has only begun to shift from idealism to reality about 50 years ago. In celebration of pride month, PATA is highlighting IGLTA’s effort in helping the LGBTQ+ community eliminate barriers in travelling, as well as their longstanding collaboration with PATA to bring changes into the Asia Pacific region.
What’s Up With PATA Youth: March & April 2021
Even under the pandemic, PATA Youths from around the world have not stopped their pace in sharing learnings and improving themselves through events and exchanges. For March and April 2021, we hand-picked some updates to share from the PATA Youth community.
A Student Chapter Leader's Experience of the PATA Youth Symposium at PAS 2021
Prerna Kiran Hatyal, Chairperson of PATA India Christ University Student Chapter, has shared her experience of the PATA Youth Symposium at PAS 2021.
Meet Our New Interns!
We’ve had the pleasure to welcome five new staff who joined us as Intern Associates in the second quarter of 2021. Let’s get to know them!
Celebrate Women’s Achievements!
March 8 is International Women's Day, celebrated globally and annually to acknowledge the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year's campaign theme of #ChooseToChallenge encourages people of all genders to show their commitment to building an inclusive world.
What It Was Like to Attend the First-Ever PATA Youth Workshop for Student Chapter Leaders
The PATA Youth workshop, ‘How to Successfully Market Your PATA Student Chapter,’ was held online on January 27, and over 30 participants from PATA Student Chapters all over the world gathered despite the time difference. The speaker was Carma Chan, PATA’s Social Media Manager, who had once been a Student Chapter Leader. Participants were required to submit their homework of creating a social media post or writing an event description prior to the workshop.
Meet Our New Interns!
We’ve had the pleasure to welcome five new staff joining us as Intern Associates and help the association progress during the first quarter of 2021. Let’s get to know them!
Being PATA Face of the Future in a Year of Bumpy Rides: A Conversation with Suresh Singh Budal
Nearly a year after being elected as a PATA Face of Future in the time when the industry is facing one of the biggest challenges ever witnessed, Suresh shares with all, and especially the youth, his journey full of mixed feelings and learnings for the past year and give genuine advices to everyone who is ready to embrace the “new normal”.
Dive in this interview with Suresh Singh Budal!
Meet Our New Interns!
We’ve had the pleasure to welcome seven new staff who join us as Intern Associates and help the association progress during these trying times. Let’s get to know them!
Instagram Story Takeover Oct 6-12: Last Call for PATA Interns in 2021!
Applications for the PATA Internship Programme for 2021 will close on October 14, 2020 at 4:59 PM (GMT+7). Follow us on Instagram and check out our IG Stories for a guided tour of the office, where you'll meet the heads of each department and see what it's like to be a PATA intern. Make sure to join our IG LIVE session Ask & Tell to find out what life is like at PATA!