PATA Annual Summit 2024
The PATA Annual Summit 2024, generously hosted by the Macao Government Tourism Office and supported by SJM Resorts, S.A., embraces a global tourism forum that brings together international thought leaders, industry shapers and senior decision-makers who are professionally engaged in driving tourism to, from and within the Asia Pacific region.
PATA x Airbnb: Trends in APAC Visitor Spending
Airbnb and Oxford Economics reveal fresh insights into guest spending and its far-reaching impact on employment. Our expert panel will dive into exciting tourism trends, from the growing travel dispersion to the growing awareness of tourism's pivotal role in job creation and economic growth.
PATA x ForwardKeys: Charting the Course for 2024: Unveiling APAC Travel Trends
ForwardKeys' Q42023 air ticket data in the PATA Issues & Trends report shows robust travel demand recovery in the Asia Pacific. Which destinations are excelling, and what's the Chinese market's outlook for the 8-day Chinese New Year holiday in 2024?
Revolutionising Digital Marketing through A.I.
The journey to success for young professionals in the tourism industry is driven by harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.). Explore the transformative role of A.I. in modern digital marketing.
The 17th UNWTO/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook- ”Transforming tourism for people, planet, and prosperity”
Taking place online and in Guilin, China, the 17th UNWTO/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook will address the theme of ‘Transforming tourism for people, planet, and prosperity’.
PATA x Euromonitor International: Innovation Series- Analysing Sustainable Transformations in Innovation, Digitalisation, and Luxury Travel
Guided by Euromonitor's unrivaled expertise in market research, explore the forefront of the travel industry's evolution, where innovation, digitalisation, luxury travel and sustainability intersect.
PATA Youth Symposium @ PATA Travel Mart 2023
Featured Destination: New Delhi, India
PATA Youth Symposium aims to empower and cultivate future leaders of the tourism industry. Organised by PATA, the youth symposium provides a platform for young people to engage with industry leaders and peers, share their ideas and insights, and learn about the latest trends in the tourism industry.
This year's youth symposium focuses on highlighting the challenges and issues faced by young people in the tourism industry. With an emphasis on giving voice to the youth, the symposium is a unique opportunity to speak up, represent the generation, and contribute to the development of the industry. Through interactive discussions and engaging sessions, PATA Youth Symposium 2023 aims to empower and inspire the next generation of tourism leaders.
With the generous sponsorship from iFREE Group, we are selecting two (2) youths to attend PATA Youth Symposium and PATA Travel Mart 2023. Application for Sponsorship is ONLY open to our Premium EDU Members and PATA Youth Members.
Already a PATA Youth Member?
Sponsors
PATA Youth Symposium 2023 is proudly supported by:
PATA Gold Awards 2023
The Pacific Asia Travel Association Gold Awards recognises exceptional achievement in a variety of endeavours, acknowledging and rewarding the very best that the Asia Pacific’s travel industry has to offer. Since its inception in 1984, the PATA Grand and Gold Awards winning projects set industry standards for excellence and innovation, serving as examples for others to follow.
In 2023, PATA is delighted to be enhancing the PATA Gold Awards programme in order to reinforce its position as an innovative and prestigious award for the Pacific Asia travel and tourism industry.
As of now, two Grand Title Winners will be awarded in each of the following 2 categories:
1) Marketing and,
2) Sustainability and Social Responsibility
Within these two general categories, 25 individual awards for specific themes will be awarded.
All award recipients will be honoured at the PATA Gold Awards Dinner and Presentation on October 5, as part of the 2023 PATA Travel Mart, New Delhi, India. They will also be on display at the Mart for all delegates to enjoy. Winning a PATA Gold Award provides a major boost to an organisation’s marketing and public relations profile. The winning entries will be featured in the PATA News and will enjoy the benefit of gaining international media exposure through press releases and other promotional channels.All winners will receive complimentary copies of the PATA Gold Awards 2023 winners’ showcase e-booklet summarising the highlights of each winning entry.
The deadline for submissions is June 30, 2023. We invite you to review the categories, study the requirements and begin preparing your entry today by downloading the brochure here. Entries will be judged by an independent panel of travel industry experts.
PATA Gold Awards 2023 Key Dates:
Call for Entries: Mar 29, 2023
Submission Deadline: June 30, 2023
Winner Announcement: Mid of August
Awards Ceremony: Oct 5, 2023
Please carefully read the General Rules and category-specific requirements before you apply.
See the step-by-step Registration Guideline here
If you have any questions about the PATA Gold Awards, please email us at goldawards@PATA.org.
Sponsors
PATA Gold Awards 2023 is proudly supported by:
PATA Face of the Future 2023
To highlight commitment to human capital development, PATA annually presents a special award and prize to an exceptional ‘rising star’ in the industry. All recipients of this prestigious award have exhibited initiative and leadership in the advancement of tourism as well as demonstrating commitment to the sustainable development of the Asia Pacific travel industry in line with PATA’s mission. This award is known as the PATA Face of the Future.
PATA Waste Free Champion Awards 2023
PATA and the EU SWITCH ASIA Tourlink Project are committed to increasing the sustainability of the Thai tourism value chain. Having published the Food and Plastic Waste Reduction Standards and successfully completed the in-person workshops for businesses in Phuket and Chiang Mai in 2022, PATA is now actively seeking best practices on food and plastic waste reduction in the Thai tourism industry.
Who can join?
You can join if you:
are a tourism business based in Thailand
have an inspiring, effective initiative or strategy to reduce food or plastic waste with positive results
Why participate?
The Thai Tourism businesses with the most relevant, impactful and interesting best practice on food and plastic waste reduction will be invited to the PATA Travel Mart 2023 in October, with costs covered, to present their best practice at the PTM Forum where they will also receive the award.
Award Categories
The judging committee will select one winner for a food waste reduction best practice and one winner for a plastic waste reduction best practice. Each business can apply for one or both categories.
1) Food Waste Reduction
2) Plastic Waste Reduction
How to register and submit my best practice?
Interested Thai tourism businesses can register and submit their food or plastic waste reduction best practice by completing the Application form below.
Apply now! Don’t waste this opportunity!
The deadline for submissions is August 31, 2023.
PATA Waste Free Champion Awards 2023 Key Dates:
Call for Entries: August 2, 2023
Submission Deadline: August 31, 2023
Winner Announcement: Mid September
Awards Ceremony: Oct 5, 2023
Partners
PATA Waste Free Champion 2023 is proudly supported by:
PATA Travel Mart 2023
PATA Travel Mart (PTM) is Asia Pacific’s international travel trade exhibition featuring unparalleled networking and contracting opportunities to help travel and tourism organisations access decision makers, meet new clients, expand their networks, establish new relationships and consolidate existing business partnerships.
Influencer Marketing and User-Generated Content
With the strong comeback of competition between destinations in and outside Asia Pacific region, all possible means of influence are activated to move people to new places.
PATA Webinar: Traveller Trends and Wallets: Decoding Q3 Insights and Spending Habits
As travel patterns continue to evolve, understanding the preferences and spending habits of travellers has become crucial for industry stakeholders.
PATA Youth Webinar PATA Internship Journey: Real Experiences, Real Growth
Are you looking for an internship? Want to take it to the next level? PATA is the destination for you! The PATA Internship Programme provides students with the opportunity to learn about PATA and the travel & tourism industry on an international scale. Explore the enriching journey of our exceptional former interns at PATA.
PATA Member Meet Up
All PATA International Members are invited to join us online for a session of meaningful conversations and valuable connections. Our Online Member Only Networking Session connects PATA International Members and helps in building networks globally.
PATA x Cvent: Leveraging Technology for Sustainable Events
The main objective of this webinar is to examine how technology can be harnessed to enhance the sustainability practices and outcomes of events across the travel industry
PATA Member Meet Up
All PATA International Members are invited to join us online for a session of meaningful conversations and valuable connections. Our Online Member Only Networking Session connects PATA International Members and helps in building networks globally.
PATA x Airbnb: Cultural Heritage and Tourism - Best Practices from Asia Pacific
This panel will discuss best practices in cultural heritage tourism, with speakers from private and public sector. Panelists will explore how communities and destinations can better harness tourism to show the world what makes them unique, and in the process, make revenue to preserve significant buildings, traditions and skills for generations to come.
PATA Destination Experience Forum and Mart 2023
Join the top minds in destination travel for insightful discussions on key issues in marketing and managing tourism growth at this premier event for destination marketing and management professionals.
PATA Webinar: Supercharging the Travel Industry for a More Inclusive World
The webinar focuses on three key themes: women empowerment, accessibility in tourism, and LGBTQ+ inclusivity. Main objective of the session is to foster awareness, education, and action to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive tourism industry.
PATA Youth Symposium @ PATA Annual Summit & Adventure Mart 2023
Featured Destination: Pokhara, Nepal
PATA Youth Symposium aims to empower and cultivate future leaders of the tourism industry. Organised by PATA, the youth symposium provides a platform for young people to engage with industry leaders and peers, share their ideas and insights, and learn about the latest trends in the tourism industry.
This year's youth symposium focuses on highlighting the challenges and issues faced by young people in the tourism industry. With an emphasis on giving voice to the youth, the symposium is a unique opportunity to speak up, represent the generation, and contribute to the development of the industry. Through interactive discussions and engaging sessions, PATA Youth Symposium 2023 aims to empower and inspire the next generation of tourism leaders.
The PATA Youth Symposium is part of the PATA Annual Summit & Adventure Mart 2023 (PASM). Register for PASM to be a Youth Delegate and attend the PATA Youth Symposium.
Sponsors
PATA Youth Symposium 2023 is proudly supported by:
PATA Annual Summit & Adventure Mart 2023
The PATA Annual Summit and Adventure Mart embraces a global tourism forum and the Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). The event brings together international thought leaders, industry shapers and senior decision-makers who are engaged professionally with the Asia Pacific region. In conjunction with the AGM, the PATA Executive Board & PATA Board Meeting, as well as advisory committee meetings, take place during the event.
PATA Webinar: Sustainability in the Pacific
The demand for sustainability by Travellers is well known – Booking.com’s most recent report proves it.How can Small Island Development States & coastal communities grapple with the complexities of sustainability without losing focus? With the aim to prove the business case for sustainability in the Pacific, deep dive into conversations about tourism destination risk management, coral bleaching, rising sea levels, the Blue Economy and more.
PATA Youth Webinar: Enhancing Tourism Experience through Technology
The goal of this webinar is to help youths understand how technology is integrated into the tourism industry to build better infrastructure and enhance the overall tourism experience of travellers. Youths will be able to learn about various initiatives being implemented currently and the future of tourism.
PATA Innovation Series: Digital Marketing for Small Businesses
In this webinar, Tripadvisor will share their latest APAC Travel insights alongside tips and tricks for Small Businesses and the Hospitality sector to grow their online reputation and hit their business goals and KPIs out of the park with free (and paid) Tripadvisor tools.
PATA Youth Meet Up
PATA Youth Meet Up brings aspiring youths from around the world, from all walks of life, together to facilitate meaningful conversations and valuable connections.
PATA Member Meet Up
All PATA International Members are invited to join us online for a session of meaningful conversations and valuable connections. Our Online Member Only Networking Session connects PATA International Members and helps in building networks globally.
PATA Youth Webinar: Spotlighting Various Careers in the Tourism Industry
Tourism is a dynamic and growing industry that consists of various sectors with a wide range of career paths available. This webinar will cover multiple sectors in the tourism industry: Aviation, Hospitality, Development & Consultancy, and Sustainability where you will discover how careers in the tourism industry go beyond just frontline services.
Webinar | Delivering Sustainability & Inspiration for 2023, PATA Gold Awards 2022 Winner Interviews
For everyone with the intention to participate in PATA Gold Awards this year, and for anyone who needs inspiration and guidance for your future sustainability plans, this intimate interview session plus the announcement for PATA Gold Awards 2023 is not to be missed.
Webinar | Mapping China Travel Sentiment and Expectations
This webinar will present the updates and highlights on the 2023 Chinese international travel intentions and expectations, and tips for meeting China visitors’ demand by TCI Research’s multiple data sources. Trends on online search and travel bookings, shifts in travel preferences will also be shared by Trip.com.
Webinar | The Future of Events 2023, by CVENT
Now that in-person events are back in full swing, what’s going to happen to virtual and hybrid events? How do hotels & destinations need to react to these future trends? What is the next big disruption for events that stakeholders need to prepare for?