March 17-19, 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– makeing 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.

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.