PATA Gold Awards 2025: Celebrating Excellence in Asia-Pacific Travel – Enter Now to Shine!
BANGKOK, March 26, 2025 – The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is now accepting submissions for the PATA Gold Awards 2025, celebrating excellence in the global travel and tourism industry. Based on a rigorous, merit-based judging process by an independent panel of experts, the awards uphold the highest standards of integrity and fairness, ensuring that only the most outstanding achievements are recognised.
For over four decades, the PATA Gold Awards have represented the pinnacle of achievement in Asia Pacific tourism, inspiring innovation and best practices across the industry. This year, PATA invites visionary organisations and individuals to submit their most impactful projects by May 25, 2025, for a chance to gain global recognition.
"The PATA Gold Awards are more than just accolades; they are a testament to the unwavering dedication to quality and innovation," said PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid. "We pride ourselves on our stringent judging methods, ensuring that only the most deserving projects are celebrated. As our commitment is to quality and excellence, the awards promise to recognise the visionaries who are genuinely shaping the future of travel. This year, we have refined our categories to further reflect the dynamic evolution of our industry, particularly in critical areas like marketing, and sustainability and social responsibility."
He added, "We are immensely grateful to the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) for their 30 years of unwavering support. Their commitment underscores the importance of recognising and fostering excellence in our industry."
MGTO Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes emphasized, “The moment has arrived for tourism stakeholders to bring forward the fruits of their vision and commitment in finding the best approaches in marketing as well as sustainability and social responsibility tailored to the industry in the Asia Pacific. With Macao now entering a new dynamic development as a world center of tourism and leisure, we are honored to join hands once again with PATA to provide a platform to inspire the industry across the region to excel.”
This year’s PATA Gold Awards feature refined categories in Marketing and Sustainability & Social Responsibility, ensuring a comprehensive celebration of excellence, creativity, and impact in the industry. Winners will be announced at the PATA Gold Awards 2025 Gala Dinner on August 27, held in conjunction with PATA Travel Mart 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Why Enter the PATA Gold Awards?
Unmatched Credibility - One of the world’s most rigorously judged travel awards, free from sponsor influence.
Global Exposure - Showcase your work to an elite panel of international experts and PATA’s extensive network.
Strategic Promotion - Leverage media coverage and PATA’s global marketing platforms.
Exclusive Networking - Enjoy complimentary access to PATA Travel Mart 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Enduring Recognition - Be featured in the PATA Gold Awards 2025 Winners’ Showcase e-booklet and PATA Travel Mart exhibition.
Your achievements deserve global recognition. Submit your entry today and join the ranks of the world's most distinguished travel and tourism leaders.
How to Apply
For full details and to submit your entry, visit: pataprodigy.org/OStaff/GoldAwards/2025.pdf
For further inquiries, visit www.pata.org/pata-gold-awards-2025 or contact goldawards@pata.org.