Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)

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Founded in 1951, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is a not-for profit association that is internationally acclaimed for acting as a catalyst for the responsible development of travel and tourism to, from and within the Asia Pacific region.

The Association provides aligned advocacy, insightful research and innovative events to its member organisations, comprising 95 government, state and city tourism bodies, 25 international airlines and airports, 108 hospitality organisations, 72 educational institutions, and hundreds of travel industry companies in Asia Pacific and beyond.

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United Kingdom, England, London

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1951

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Sep 10, 2026	China Bound • Beijing' English-language smart travel platform launched	BEIJING, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from chinadaily.com.cn: On Sept 9, China Daily and the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism jointly launched the "China Bound • Beijing" English-language smart trave...
Sep 10, 2026	Digital tech helps drive travel industry growth	'China Bound•Beijing' smart English cultural tourism platform launched BEIJING, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China Daily: Participants at the World Conference on Tourism Cooperation and Development 2026 interact with ea...
Jul 24, 2026	Why overseas cosmetic patients are turning to China’s ‘born-with-it’ beauty philosophy	Listen 11 min New: You can now listen to articles. This audio is generated by an AI tool. SHANGHAI: Lee So-hee, 29, flew from Seoul to Hangzhou to have her nose done. Chinese women’s noses look “three-dimensional”, “refined” and “especially...
May 19, 2026	The Asian Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2025-26 Crowns Winners at Spectacular Kuala Lumpur Gala Night	KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Organised by TIN Media, the Asian Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2025–26 (ATH Awards) concluded its second edition in spectacular fashion on the evening of 14 May 2026 at Berjaya Times ...
Dec 24, 2025	The 11th Global Tourism Economy Forum • Heilongjiang 2025 Successfully Concludes in Harbin	New Quality Productive Forces: Powering the Global Tourism Economy HARBIN, China, Dec. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 11th Global Tourism Economy Forum • Heilongjiang 2025 ("GTEF" or "the Forum") successfully concluded in ...
Nov 11, 2025	International Conference of Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports 2025 Successfully Held	GUIYANG, China, Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Conference of Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports 2025 was inaugurated on November 11 in Guiyang City, Guizhou Province, China, with the continued theme "Integration of Cu...
Nov 5, 2025	Cangzhou Concludes North America Cultural and Tourism Events Successfully	CANGZHOU, China, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Xinhuanet: &amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp; Cangzhou Highlights in “Amazing Hebei” Times Square Flash Event From New York to Toronto, Cangzhou, Hebei, presented its vibrant "Lio...
Oct 11, 2025	Chandigarh University Becomes 1st Indian Varsity to Bag Global PATA Best Sustainability Initiative Award	Chandigarh, India Chandigarh University’s Student Chapter of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), world’s largest travel promotional organization, has received the “PATA Best Sustainability Initiative Award” for its exemplary efforts...
Sep 9, 2025	Sands China's Bilingual Publication Wins PATA Gold Award	"In Search of Its Roots – An Illustrated History of Rua das Estalagens" Harnessing community power to tell Macao's story MACAO, Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands China is a winner in the PATA Gold Awards 2025, gaining recognitio...
Jul 29, 2025	Thailand MICE Momentum Brews in Chiang Rai at Global Coffee and Tea Forum	CHIANG RAI, Thailand, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The vision of the northern Thai city of Chiang Rai to become a destination for tea and coffee took a significant leap forward with the successful hosting of the "Global Coffee and Tea...
Jun 12, 2025	Hainan: The Rising Star of Global Tourism	Hainan is on the rise. The tropical island, often overshadowed by its more famous counterparts, is stepping into the spotlight. The Overseas Tour Operators Hainan Tour 2025, held in Sanya, is a testament to this transformation. More than 45...
Jun 10, 2025	Global Tourism Elites Eye New Opportunities in Hainan, China	SANYA, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 June 2025 – On June 8, the Overseas Tour Operators Hainan Tour 2025 was inaugurated in Sanya, China, and more than 450 tourism industry representatives worldwide explored new opportunities in Hain...
May 19, 2025	CCTV+: Bangkok Hosts China (Guizhou) – Thailand Cultural and Tourism Business Meeting, Highlights New International Partnership Opportunities	BEIJING, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At the China (Guizhou) - Thailand Cultural and Tourism Business Meeting held in Bangkok on May 16, regional officials and stakeholders from both Guizhou Province and the Kingdom of Thailand engaged in f...
Dec 3, 2024	Thailand's MICE Revolution: A New Era of International Events	Thailand is stepping into the spotlight. The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is leading a transformation. The nation is no longer just a tropical paradise; it’s becoming a hub for international conferences and events. In 20...
Dec 3, 2024	Dunhuang and Thailand: Competing for Global Tourists in a Changing Landscape	As winter descends, two regions in Asia are stepping into the spotlight. Dunhuang in China and various cities in Thailand are revamping their tourism strategies. They aim to attract international visitors with fresh offers and unique experi...
Nov 29, 2024	TCEB Shows Impressive Performances International Conference/Events Staged in More Diverse Cities of Thailand	BANGKOK, Nov. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) showed impressive results of attracting international conferences and events to more MICE Cities and destinations in all 4 key regions of Thailand in 20...
Sep 13, 2024	Sanya Hosts Major 2024 Tropical Coastal City Tourism Event, Uniting Global Leaders	Over 220 representatives from international tourism organizations, city governments, and industry stakeholders gathered to discuss "The Next Wave: Shaping the Future of Tourism Marketing in Tropical Coastal Cities". SANYA, China, ...
Aug 12, 2024	‘Quality over quantity’: Thailand luring foreigners with new visas, but is it too late to the game?	Listen to this article 'Quality over quantity': Thailand luring foreigners with new visas, but is it too late to the game? 1 min New: You can now listen to articles. This audio is generated by an AI tool. BANGKOK: Content creator Steve Lim ...
Aug 3, 2024	The New Wave of Travel: China’s Visa-Free Initiative and Asia Pacific’s Airport Boom	Travel is experiencing a renaissance. The world is waking up, shaking off the dust of the pandemic, and stepping into a new era of exploration. Two significant developments are shaping this landscape: China’s 144-hour visa-free travel polic...
Jul 29, 2024	China Travel Service Offers 144-Hour Visa-Free Packages for International Visitors in Response to National Initiative	HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 July 2024 – As global enthusiasm for Chinese culture and tourism continues to surge, the Chinese government has recently introduced a new policy to facilitate cultural exchange further. With this...
Mar 11, 2024	Federal funds help speed up modernization at Hawaii airports	Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / [email protected] The Mauka Market in the Mauka Concourse of Terminal 1 at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport features a self-checkou...
Jul 20, 2021	This Is What Travel Will Look Like in a Post-Pandemic World	July 20, 2021 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. After over a year of feeling trapped, going in and out of lockdowns, and missing important family events, many people are itching to travel. The Covid-1...
Aug 12, 2018	Taiwan startup FunNow gets $5M Series A to help locals in Asian cities find last-minute things to do	“Instant booking” apps that let tourists sign up for activities on very short notice have been in the news a lot lately, partly because of Klook’s new unicorn status, but also because of the proliferation of startups in the space, especiall...
Jun 20, 2018	Travel Start-Up Innovation Camp in Malaysia

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FAQ about Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)

When was Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) founded?

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) was founded in 1951.

What has the press written about Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)?

Parsers VC has collected 25 articles mentioning Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), among them “China Bound • Beijing' English-language smart travel platform launched” (Sep 10, 2026) and “Digital tech helps drive travel industry growth” (Sep 10, 2026).

Is Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) still active?

Yes, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 30, 2026.