PATA Face of the Future 2024
PATA annually awards the PATA Face of the Future to an exceptional rising star in the tourism industry. Recipients of this prestigious award exhibit initiative and leadership, advance tourism, and demonstrate a commitment to sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region, aligning with PATA’s mission.
PATA Travel Mart 2024
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.
PATA Gold Awards 2024
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 Presentation on August 28, as part of the 2024 PATA Travel Mart, Bangkok, Thailand. 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 2024 winners’ showcase e-booklet summarising the highlights of each winning entry.
The deadline for submissions is May 20, 2024. Entries will be judged by an independent panel of travel industry experts.
PATA Gold Awards 2024 Key Dates:
Call for Entries: Mar 6, 2024
Submission Deadline: May 20, 2024
Winner Announcement: Mid of July
Awards Ceremony: Aug 28, 2024
Please carefully read the General Rules and category-specific requirements before you apply.
If you have any questions about the PATA Gold Awards, please email us at goldawards@PATA.org.
Sponsors
PATA Gold Awards 2024 is proudly supported by:
PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2024
PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2024 will provide an unprecedented opportunity to explore Phetchaburi’s natural landscapes and cultural treasures and offer a unique opportunity for networking, learning, and discovery.
PATA Annual Summit 2024
The PATA Annual Summit 2024 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 International Conference on Women in Travel 2024
The conference aims to shed light on the current state of gender diversity in the travel sector, examine empowering initiatives, and discuss strategies for driving progress and promoting equality. It is scheduled to be held from March 20-22 in Bohol, Philippines.
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 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.
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 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 - GBTA APAC Travel Summit 2022
The two-day, first-of-its-kind joint event in Asia will address sustainability and best practices in the tourism, MICE, and corporate travel spheres
The 16th UNWTO/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook- ”Transforming Tourism: Understanding Trends and Capitalising on Change”
Taking place online and in Guilin, China, the 16th UNWTO/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook will address the theme of ‘Transforming Tourism: Understanding Trends & Capitalising on Change’.
Virtual World Rural Tourism Sustainable Development Conference 2022
Featured Destination: Huzhou and Wuxing District, China - The Town of World Rural Tourism
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to focus the many vulnerabilities of the travel and tourism industry, particularly highlighting the strong correlation between rural tourism and sustainable development. The shift in travel behaviour towards rural tourism has created new opportunities for tourism stakeholders to rethink development in a way that is more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient.
By emphasising rural tourism and sustainable development, the industry can help ensure a fairer distribution of the benefits from tourism, including job creation, the protection of natural resources, infrastructure development and the empowerment of local communities. This in turn will allow rural areas to become more accessible and provide a higher quality of life for local communities and the overall destination.
Thanks to the generous support of our event partners and sponsors, registration is complimentary for all delegates.
For more information about the event, email events@pata.org.
Sponsors
World Rural Tourism Sustainable Development Conference 2022 is proudly supported by:
Host:
Wuxing District People's Government of Huzhou City
Zhejiang Rural Tourism Research Institute
Organizer:
Balidian Town Government, Wuxing District, Huzhou City
Wuxing District Culture, Tourism and Sports Bureau
Support Unit:
Pacific Asia Travel Association
Asia-Pacific Rural Tourism Alliance
Virtual PATA Travel Mart 2022 in conjunction with Sichuan International Travel Expo
Featured Destination: Leshan, China
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is delighted to invite your organisation to participate as a Buyer and a Seller at the 3rd Virtual PATA Travel Mart 2022, taking place from November 3 - 7, 2022.
The event is being organised in conjunction with the Sichuan International Travel Expo (SITE) with the support of Official Event Partner, the Leshan Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau, and is powered by Official Virtual Event Partner, Dragon Trail International.
Virtual PATA Travel Mart (PTM) is a business-to-business travel contracting and virtual networking event that both mirrors and enhances the features of the long-standing PTM, which boasts over four decades of experience in connecting qualified international buyers and sellers from all of Asia and the Pacific region.
The event will offer two full business days of one-to-one business appointments from November 3 - 4. There will also be three trade visitor days on November 5 - 7.
Virtual PATA Travel Mart is your one-stop-service to market to over +75,000 Chinese and International travel trade professionals, contract valuable new business and consolidate existing business relationships.
We are pleased to offer you COMPLIMENTARY registration for the buyer/seller package, which includes:
Pre-scheduled appointments (per request) for buyers and sellers
Flexible appointment scheduling to meet and manage your time
Meeting chat rooms and video call functionality
Chat messaging
Opportunity to earn prizes by engaging in activities and completing event activities (Applicable to buyers only)
If you would like to be our buyer this year, please log into Virtual PATA Travel Mart 2022 no later than October 31 China Standard Time.
Please be aware that any emails claiming to sell our mailing lists are fraudulent. We advise you to disregard such messages to protect yourself from loss. PATA will never sell your personal information. To learn more about how we protect your privacy, please visit our Privacy Policy, information on Internet Security, and Terms and Conditions.
Sponsors
Virtual PATA Travel Mart 2022 is proudly supported by:
Destination Partner
Official Event Partner
Official Virtual Platform Partner
Supporting Media Partners
PATA Annual Summit 2022
Take part in this in-person summit to gain insights on learning industry experts’ strategies in reactivating travel’s next evolution. Moreover, establish connections with leading international travel professionals.
PATA Gold Awards 2022
The PATA Gold Awards recognises the best in marketing, creativity and innovation tailored for the Asia Pacific region and beyond. This year, new awards categories have been added to both Marketing and Sustainability to acknowledge more outstanding work in the field of travel and tourism. The application closes on June 30, 2022.
Virtual PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2021
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.
Virtual PATA Wellness and Luxury Travel Conference and Mart 2021 (Second Conference Broadcast for Europe & The Americas)
Shaped by new consumer priorities since the pandemic, wellness and luxury tourism are on the rise. PATA International Members are eligible for a free standard booth at this trade show.
Virtual PATA Wellness and Luxury Travel Conference and Mart 2021 (First Conference Broadcast for Asia Pacific)
Shaped by new consumer priorities since the pandemic, wellness and luxury tourism are on the rise. PATA International Members are eligible for a free standard booth at this trade show.
The 15th UNWTO/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook
Taking place online and in Guilin, China, the 15th UNWTO/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook will address the theme of ‘Tourism and Rural Development.’
Virtual Rural Tourism and Sustainable Development Conference 2021
Comprised of expert speaker sessions and destination experiences from Huzhou and Wuxing District, China, this event will address important issues in the responsible development of rural tourism.
Virtual PATA Travel Mart 2021 in conjunction with Sichuan International Travel Expo
Connect with qualified buyers and sellers through 1-to-1 business appointments. PATA International Members are eligible for a free standard digital booth.
Hybrid PATA Adventure Travel Conference & Mart 2021
Join ATCM 2021 to stay on top of the ever-evolving trends and discover the latest in unique and sustainable adventure products.
Part 4: Student Chapter Roundtable Discussion | PATA Youth Symposium @ Virtual PAS 2021
The roundtable discussion serves the PATA Student Chapter community by bringing student chapters from around the world together to share their passion projects and debate best practices.
Part 3: Scaling up your Impact, An SDG Workshop | PATA Youth Symposium @ Virtual PAS 2021
As an interconnected and interdependent global community, we only have 9 years left to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Achieving these goals will require an unprecedented mobilization of the energy and skills of the youth, so this workshop is focused on scaling up your impact, challenging you to design projects specifically for your local communities and generating actionable outcomes.
Part 2: Mentorship Session (Invitation Only) | PATA Youth Symposium @ Virtual PAS 2021
This session is the perfect opportunity for the PATA Youth to learn from today's industry leaders but, just as equally important, the chance for industry leaders to listen to the future of the industry – the youth themselves. The mentorship session is designed to facilitate conversations and meaningful connections, making future collaborations within the community possible.
PATA Youth Symposium @ Virtual PAS 2021
This year, the PATA Youth Symposium, with the theme ‘Reflect, Reconnect, Revive’, will take place alongside the Virtual PATA Annual Summit 2021. The session is organised by PATA to continue supporting our youth community during this global pandemic. This is a continuation of our dedication to Human Capital Development and to ensure the resiliency of our industry in the long run.
Virtual PATA Annual Summit 2021
Virtual PATA Annual Summit 2021 is a three-day online conference that addresses the major issues that are impacting the travel and tourism industry. The event will provide participants with the latest insights and trends as well an an outlook on the future of the industry, including networking opportunities and destination highlights from Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. We’re pleased to offer complimentary visitor registration for this event!
PATA Beyond: Travel Recovery Solutions
Discover the latest in travel and tourism recovery products. PATA Beyond provides you with the opportunity to meet with leading solution providers of key technologies and innovative approaches to embrace the next evolution of the travel and tourism industry. Register as an exhibitor or visitor today >
Asia Pacific Tourism Recovery Trends & Outlook
With domestic tourism opening up in many destinations in the region and borders slowly re-opening, current data and trends are already providing early indications on the outlook of travel and tourism as we head into 2021. Join us for this hybrid event to gain the latest insights into the current trends shaping the recovery of travel and tourism in the region. Due to limited seating, PATA members, sponsors and invited guests will be given priority seating for the event. International guests will have the opportunity to join the event virtually.
PATA Gold Awards 2020 Ceremony (Virtual)
The PATA Gold Awards 2020 winners will be announced live during this virtual awards presentation ceremony! Join us in celebrating outstanding achievements within the travel and tourism industry in Asia Pacific at the PATA Gold Awards 2020 Ceremony. This year’s awards will recognize the achievements of 21 Gold Awards and three Grand Title Winners across the categories of Marketing, Sustainability and Human Capital Development in travel and tourism.