In 2007, the Discova groups began working with communities in the Mai Chau district of northern Vietnam to help locals improve infrastructure, education, water supply for agriculture, and build up community-based tourism in the area. Thanks to the financial support, the hands-on project work and donations help, there is continuous and successful development.

PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera shared a message with the PATA community on June 20, 2022, with updates about strengthening connections with PATA’s global partners and members.

We’ve had the pleasure to welcome new staff who joined us as Intern Associates and helped us set sail into the second quarter of 2022. Let’s get to know them!

PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera shared a message with the PATA community on May 20, 2022 on the progress of Asia Pacific’s Travel.

We in tourism should develop a better understanding of the idea of equal sharing of tourism’s benefits, one that looks beyond economic aspects. When that happens, our ability to develop engagement with local communities and other stakeholders will be stronger.

PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera shared a message with the PATA community on Apr 22, 2022, with updates about PATA’s events for the second half of the year and vaccine equity.

After raising USD $11,593 through Walk for Water campaign, Discova started their work in implementing the Om Goi Water Filtration System for San Mamuang village in Om Goi district that will grant the households access to clean water supply.

Governments should ensure a focus on small businesses when rebuilding the tourism sector to create the same economies of scale and liquidity that large businesses rely on. Tourism agencies, the local economy, communities and businesses all benefit. As do tourists, who increasingly wish to leave a positive impact on the communities they visit.

To prepare Manggia Villagers for the return of Bali’s tourism, Discova helped transformed some of the infrastructures, delivered training to nurture necessary skills for tourism businesses, and advised investments in the community.

We’ve had the pleasure to welcome new staff who joined us as Intern Associates and helped us set sail into the first quarter of 2022. Let’s get to know them!

PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera shared a message with the PATA community on Mar 25, 2022 on positive updates of the travel industry’s recovery.

With the current global situation having a severe impact on the tourism sector, PATA has been reaching out to people who work directly and indirectly in this sector. This is particularly on the informal workers who are often ignored in the tourism supply chain. Find out more about the informal workers here and how they are affected.

We are excited to introduce our new members in the hospitality and tech category of 2022, WorldHotels and Beijing Vnique Interactive Technology Co. Ltd! Find out more about the service our new members are providing.

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PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera shared a message with the PATA community on Feb 18, 2022 that covers some of the travel industry’s “hot topics“.