Record-breaking PATA Mart
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“In today’s highly competitive marketplace, this strong sustained growth is a truly remarkable performance,” PATA President and CEO Peter de Jong said at a press briefing.
Some 423 buyers representing 343 organisations from 49 source markets have arrived at Bali International Convention Centre for the Mart. Seller delegates number 830, representing 376 travel organisations.
De Jong cited strong support from South Asia, Northeast Asia and the Pacific in nsuring the Mart continues to be one of the biggest travel contracting and networking shows in Asia Pacific.
“In many ways, the success of the Mart is a reflection of the dynamism and the strength of the Asia Pacific region.”
Travel to Asia Pacific destinations will continue to outperform long-term average global growth rates, expanding by around 6% per annum to 2009, according to the ‘ PATA Annual Statistical Report 2006′, which was launched yesterday at the Mart.
“In 2007, Asia Pacific has so far added an additional 13.8 million international arrivals and expanded volumes by 7.1% year-on-year,” said PATA Director – Strategic Intelligence Centre John Koldowski.
“Flows between China (PRC), Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR continue to dominate the numbers, adding 3.8 million additional arrivals and expanding 6% in the first six months of 2007,” he added.
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