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DMC
B Japan Tours (Beauty of Japan Tours Co., Ltd.)
Since 2020s
A 5-time World Travel Award recognised leading Japan DMC, missioned to spread Japan's unparalleled culture, history, food, and nature to the world responsibly.
Consultancy
mascontour GmbH
Since 2020s
Berlin-based international consultant for destinations, companies and public institutions to implement resilient and sustainable tourism, with 220 successful projects in 60+ countries.
Consultancy
PT. DISKOVA LANGIT BALI (DISKOVERA)
Since 2020s
A global consultancy in tourism policy, planning, and communications dedicated to innovative solutions for vibrant sustainable tourism development.
Travel Management
TripToGo
Since 2020s
Headquartered in Toronto with subdivision in NYC, TripToGo provides outbound travel services for North Americans with specialisation in global land tours, cruise packages, and MICE solutions.
Property Management
PT. PESONA AUSTINA PROPERTY
Since 2020s
A premier villa management & marketing company delivering award-winning guest services for a diverse portfolio of properties in South Bali.
Marketing
STIC GSA Services Pvt. Ltd.
Since 2020s
India's largest B2B aviation, tourism, and marketing company representing 13 international airlines, 6 cruises, and 3 rent-a-car companies with offices across India.
Events Management
Vesna Event Crafters Private Limited
Since 2020s
Event management and travel logistics provider with an extensive portfolio of business travel, educational tours, experiential holidays, and high-profile events.
Consultancy
Aquamarine Projects Ltd.
Since 2020s
Designs, builds, and operates natural experience destinations such as oceanariums, botanical gardens, adventure parks, waterparks and many other developments.
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Latest PATA Blog Posts
Dusit International Launches New Group-wide Sustainability Program, ‘Tree of Life’
Fully embracing ‘Sustainability’ as one of the four key pillars of Dusit Graciousness, Dusit International has rolled out a new group-wide sustainability initiative, Tree of Life, designed to ensure the company delivers on its promise to always have a positive impact wherever it sets foot.
Welcome New Members
We are excited to introduce ten new members that joined the PATA community! Find out more about the services they are providing.
Sustainability in Action: Key Takeaways from PATA Destination Experience Forum & Mart 2023
The 3-day event, from June 21-23, brought together delegates from the public and private sectors for inspiring and insightful discussions on some of the major issues in marketing and managing tourism growth as the travel and tourism industry looks for new opportunities to promote sustainability within the industry
Informal Workers Programme: Interview with Ayu Masita from Wise Steps Indonesia
PATA and Visa's Informal Workers Programme has successfully concluded in Indonesia thanks to our project implementation partner Wise Steps. Ayu Masita, Wise Steps Group Co-founder and COO, shares with us the main challenges faced by the informal workers in Indonesia and how the programme was developed to assist them.
Sustainability Through Tourism: It’s a Wrap for PATA Annual Summit & Adventure Mart 2023!
Spanning from May 30 to June 2, the event gathered leaders from the public and private sectors to convene on forging a sustainable path forward in the transformed area through digital innovations and valuable past learnings.
New Online Learning Modules Available: Finance and Digital Skills for Tourism SMEs
In October 2022, PATA began collaborating with Visa to develop two new online learning modules, Financial Skills for Tourism SMEs and Digital Skills for Tourism SMEs, which are currently available open-sourced at the SRC (Sustainability Resource Centre) platform. Learn more in this blog.
Meet Our New Interns In Q2 2023!
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 2023. We invite you to get to know them and their experience at PATA!
Welcome New Members
We are excited to introduce six new members that joined the PATA community! Find out more about the services they are providing.
Eight things you need to know about Sarawak, Malaysia
Sarawak has so much more to offer than what meets your eyes. A unique plethora of culture, adventure, nature, food, and festivals, Sarawak is the place where the journey of endless exploration starts. We are inviting you to join us at PDFM2023 for an in-depth exploration of this sustainable destination, here are eight facts you must know!
Kiribati recognises the value in Sustainable & Regenerative Tourism
As an emerging destination, Kiribati recognises that the future of tourism for the small island state must be sustainable and has undertaken initiatives to promote and support sustainable tourism development across the country.
The Future of Events in 2023
The global MICE industry is estimated to reach US $1,337.4 billion by 2028, and Asia Pacific is expected to see a US $441.1 billion market by 2025. Destinations and hospitality firms need to be prepared to capture this golden opportunity.
In this March webinar, four industry experts discuss the future trends of events and talk about the next big disruption for events that stakeholders will need to prepare for.
Flywire's annual luxury travel report: What will define luxury travel in 2023?
In Flywire’s second annual report, they surveyed more than 600 luxury travellers from the United States to understand what luxury travellers expect from their travel experiences this year.
IWD2023: “Women are the most untapped resources,” - Women in Tourism & Hospitality - Western Australia (WITH WA) Chairperson
WITH WA is a place where women can come together to network, connect, share opportunities and support one another. WITH WA works to recognise the challenges and opportunities for women in the sector and advocates for greater balance. Hear from Anneke Brown how her organisation is building gender equity and equality in leadership roles.
IWD2023: “The industry requires a collaborative effort to create an inclusive environment,” - Sabah Tourism Board CEO
Sabah’s travel industry was never askewed toward genderism; there have always been a few key women's leaders or pioneers in our travel industry.” As the CEO of Sabah Tourism Board that continues to ensure gender equality in the sector, Noredah Othman shares her thoughts from an executive perspective.
IWD2023: “It is important to find ways to empower different community groups,” - IFTM President
IFTM is a 2-time winner of PATA Gold Award’s “Human Capital Development Initiative”, underscoring their continuous efforts in developing all young tourism professionals in the region. As the President of IFTM and PATA Executive Board member, Dr. Fanny Vong, hares her thoughts from an educational perspective.