The latest news from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and our diverse and dedicated members are right here. Think Asia Pacific travel, think PATA.
.@SaudiTourism Honoring the World’s Most Exceptional Tourism Destinations: Nominations Now Open for the Second Tourise Awards
Read more here: pata.org/member-chapter-news…
We are delighted to welcome three new members to the PATA Community!
🔹 Destigaytions World Media Group
🔹 Himalayan Experience Travel
🔹 @seni_world WORLD TRAVEL CO., LTD
Learn more about our members: pata.org/blog/welcome-new-me…#PATA#PATAMembers
.@HongKongPolyU PolyU Scholar Prof. Kaye Chon Conferred Honorary Doctorate in Recognition Of Lifetime Contributions to Advancing Hospitality and Tourism Education and Industry
Read more here: pata.org/member-chapter-news…
#PATAGoldAwards2026 Climate Action Initiative Winner: DASTA's "Nan’s Green Heart: Harmonizing Green Hospitality to Elevate the Living Old City toward a Low-Carbon Destination"– achieving a measurable reductions in energy, water, and waste! 🌿
Learn more: youtu.be/MSCzsppeKtQ?si=DnQ-…
"We aim to share Pohang’s own experiences and practices with the #PATA network and contribute to the sustainable development of tourism across the Asia-Pacific region."
Learn more about our member: pata.org/blog/welcome-new-me…#PATAMembers
The strategic partnership between #PATA &
@TTRATweets will strengthen the exchange, collaboration, and use of knowledge and research across the global tourism community through joints events & cross-platform communications.
Learn more: pata.org/press-release/pata-…#PATAPartners
Today is Int'l Day of Awareness on Food Loss & Waste! 🍅
In their latest book, @UQ_News provides a practical guide for businesses to start their waste reduction journey with small yet effective steps.
Get the free guide: uq.pressbooks.pub/reducing-p…#FLWDay#PATASustainability
#PATAGoldAwards2026 Destination Marketing Campaign (DMO – Asia) Winner: @visitmacao!
Featuring giant #POPMART figures across the city, it encouraged exploration to less-visited corners & benefited small businesses from visitor spending.
Check it out: youtu.be/DaYgP2C9jU0?si=pBVp…
.@BUCreative Bangkok University Issues Call for Papers for ICCEM 2027, Inviting Researchers and Practitioners to Bangkok
Read more here: pata.org/member-chapter-news…
How do we leave this better than we found it? @songsaa_ explores how tourism can move from extraction to contribution, supporting reef restoration, marine conservation and community ownership.
Watch more: contentwithpurpose.co.uk/pat…
🎥: @cwp_tw#TourismWithPurpose