Tag: Pacific Asia
Premier Destinations wins Maldives’ Leading Luxury Tour Operator at World Travel Awards
editor- June 11, 2019 20:17Premier Maldives part of the Premier Destinations brand won Maldives’ Leading Luxury Tour Operator at the World Travel Awards 2019 - Africa & Indian Ocean red-carpet gala ceremony held in ... Read More
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Bartlett to participate in inaugural Asian Resilience Summit
Chief Assignment Editor- May 29, 2019 15:27Jamaica's Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett is expected to participate in the first Asian Resilience Summit, being held in Kathmandu, Nepal on May 31, 2019. The Minister received this invitation ... Read More
PATA Youth Symposium empowers the next generation of tourism leaders
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 21, 2019 07:39The PATA Youth Symposium, hosted by the Department of Tourism, Philippines, took place on the first day of the PATA Annual Summit 2019 on Thursday, May 9 at the Radisson ... Read More
Tourism Solomons CEO invited to join PATA Board
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 19, 2019 07:28Strong recognition for the Solomon Islands on the international tourism stage and huge kudos for Tourism Solomons with CEO, Josefa ‘Jo’ Tuamoto invited to join the Pacific Asia Travel Association ... Read More
PATA launches report exploring the current state of food waste in Asia Pacific tourism and hospitality
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 10, 2019 08:38The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the release of a food waste report titled, “BUFFET: Building an Understanding For Food Excess in Tourism – A report on ... Read More
Guam Visitors Bureau Director Flori-Anne dela Cruz named 2019 PATA Face of the Future
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 25, 2019 08:22Flori-Anne dela Cruz, the youth representative to the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) Board of Directors, is today named as the 2019 PATA Face of the Future. This is the most ... Read More
Airbnb co-founder headed to Phillippines for travel summit
editor- March 27, 2019 20:56“We are excited to be welcoming Mr. Nathan Blecharczyk to the PATA Annual Summit 2019. It is nearly impossible to talk about the travel and tourism industry without mentioning Airbnb ... Read More
IGLTA Foundation’s new NYC think tank to address key issues in LGBTQ+ Tourism
Chief Assignment Editor- March 21, 2019 17:00The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association Foundation (IGLTAF) inaugural Leadership Think Tank will unite top executives from LGBTQ+ welcoming destinations around the globe at Google during IGLTA’s 36th Annual Global Convention ... Read More
CEO Pilar Laguana is fantastic news for Guam Tourism
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 5, 2019 20:58Pilar Laguana, an international tourism veteran, is now in charge of the Guam Visitors Bureau. She thinks out of the box, she has a global mindset, and she is a ... Read More
WTACH to protect local cultures, heritage and historical sites from overtourism
Chief Assignment Editor- February 16, 2019 18:20World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH) has been formed to protect local cultures, heritage and historical sites that are in peril from overtourism. The new association will promote ... Read More
PATA embraces adventure and spirituality in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India
Chief Assignment Editor- February 15, 2019 19:10The PATA Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart 2019 takes place in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India with 300 delegates from 28 countries in attendance for the three-day niche event, ... Read More
PATA: Asia Pacific will welcome 900 million international visitors in 2023
Chief Assignment Editor- February 7, 2019 19:30The overall annual growth rate for international visitors into 40 Asia Pacific destinations is estimated to have been around 7.8 percent in 2018, generating an inbound volume of around 688 ... Read More
New global tourism organization launched to combat overtourism
Chief Assignment Editor- January 31, 2019 01:10The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH) has been formed to protect local cultures, heritage and historical sites that are in peril from overtourism. The new association will ... Read More
PATA lines up speakers for Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference
editor- January 8, 2019 21:30The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has gathered a diverse line-up of thought leaders, innovators and pioneers for the upcoming PATA Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart 2019. Read More
PATA Micronesia Chapter: New Board of Directors and Chairs
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 2, 2019 05:36This past month marked the end of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Micronesia Chapter’s directorship for 2017 – 2018. For the past four years (two-year consecutive terms), Pilar Laguaña ... Read More
PATA Forum set for Pattaya
editor- December 4, 2018 10:24Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organize the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2019 (PDMF 2019) in Pattaya, Thailand. Read More
PATA honors Chapters and Student Chapters in Langkawi, Malaysia
Juergen T Steinmetz- September 23, 2018 19:09The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) honoured the accomplishments of three PATA Chapters and one Student Chapter in Langkawi, Malaysia on Saturday, September 15 during the PATA Board Dinner and ... Read More
PATA Youth Symposium inspires the next generation
Juergen T Steinmetz- September 14, 2018 09:55The PATA Youth Symposium, hosted by the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) and the Alumni Association of UiTM Students' Representative Council (PIMPIN) in collaboration with the PATA Malaysia Chapter, Tourism Malaysia ... Read More
PATA: Inspiring the tourism leaders of tomorrow
Juergen T Steinmetz- September 3, 2018 08:25The next PATA Youth Symposium, with the theme ‘Inspiring Tourism Leaders of Tomorrow’, will take place on the first day of PATA Travel Mart 2018 on Wednesday, September 12 at the ... Read More
Winners announced: 2018 PATA Grand and Gold Awards
Juergen T Steinmetz- July 18, 2018 08:59See the full list of award winners. This year’s awards attracted 200 entries from 87 organisations and individuals worldwide. The winners were selected by an independent judging committee consisting of ... Read More
Who is the new PATA Executive Board?
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 31, 2018 03:43The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) elected a new PATA Executive Board . Dr. Chris Bottrill, Director, International and Dean of the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts at Capilano University ... Read More
Guam Visitors Bureau wins PATA Gold Award for Shop Guam e-Festival
Juergen T Steinmetz- October 2, 2017 05:47The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) recently presented the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) with its distinguished PATA Gold award for the “2016 Shop Guam e-Festival Mobile Campaign” in the “Marketing ... Read More
Guam Tourism controlled by United Airlines and Kim Jong-un
Juergen T Steinmetz- September 26, 2017 01:18Yesterday, I traveled on a United Airlines flight from Shanghai to Guam. The plane was almost empty, perhaps 15 passengers on board. Looking at reservation load and seat maps on ... Read More
PATA announces Grand and Gold Awards winners 2017
Chief Assignment Editor- July 27, 2017 18:35Winners of the 2017 PATA Grand and Gold Awards are announced today by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). These awards, generously supported and sponsored since 1995 by the Macao ... Read More
PATA Board: A new Executive Board elected and Sarah Mathews is the chair
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 24, 2017 08:47Who is on the new PATA Executive Board? Today it was made official The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) announced the election of Ms. Sarah Mathews, Head of Destination Marketing Asia Pacific – TripAdvisor ... Read More
PATA looking for Asia Pacific in the Indian Ocean Region
Juergen T Steinmetz- December 4, 2016 12:59PATA, the Pacific Asia Travel Association is looking for Asia Pacific Business in the Seychelles. Read More
Micronesia accepting proposals for 5-star eco-lodge resort in Pohnpei
editor- August 12, 2016 07:34The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) have been trying for a long time to become a bigger player in the travel and tourism industry, but with lack of air connectivity ... Read More
Seychelles wins most scenic holiday award at Hong Kong’s travel fair
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 27, 2016 06:48Seychelles added another award to its collection when it won the “Most Scenic Holiday” award at the International Travel Expo (ITE) recently from U-magazine in collaboration with ITE. Read More
PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy: The Middle East is part of the Pacific Asia tourism region
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 16, 2016 11:05Under the leadership of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) CEO, Dr. Mario Hardy, PATA as a travel and tourism organization has gained importance, leadership, and reach. Read More
PATA is aiming to show leadership in sustainability practices: Recognized in Guam
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 24, 2016 14:26The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), located in Bangkok, Thailand, has achieved Silver-level Sustainability Certification by EarthCheck, a scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory gr Read More
PATA: Successful Youth Tourism Symposium on Guam
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 24, 2016 12:07Over 150 students, alumni, lecturers and industry professionals from Guam, overseas and the neighboring Pacific Islands participated at the PATA Youth Symposium 2016, held at the University of Guam Ca Read More
PATA UNWTO debate in Guam: Seychelles Minister VIP panel guest
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 23, 2016 02:53During the course of his visit to the US island of Guam as a VIP invited guest at the 2016 PATA Summit being hosted on the island at the Dusit ... Read More
Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands: A bridge between Africa and the Pacific Asia region?
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 22, 2016 19:04Could the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands become the bridge between Africa and the Pacific and Asia region? Read More
Seychelles Tourism Minister and Guam Senator meet during PATA summit
editor- May 22, 2016 07:56Founded in 1951, PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Organization) is a non-profit association internationally acclaimed for acting as a catalyst for the responsible development of tourism to, from, and within Read More
Tourism: Guam governor meets Seychelles Minister
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 20, 2016 09:46Seychelles' Minister for Tourism and Culture met with the Governor of the US island of Guam during a visit to the 2016 PATA Summit. Read More
Seychelles Tourism Minister delivers keynote speech at 2016 PATA Summit in Guam
editor- May 19, 2016 10:52Invited as VIP key speaker at the 2016 PATA Summit in Guam, Sey helles Minister for Tourism and Culture Alain St.Ange and his delegation were met by Guam Senator Tina ... Read More