Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)

International visitor arrivals to the Asia Pacific region are expected grow at a faster pace than the rest of the world in the coming years.According to the latest forecast from the…

This year's Mekong Tourism Forum will take place in the city of Danang, central Vietnam.Running from 16-19 June 2015, under the theme 'Unlocking the Potential of the Mekong Region via…

MARIO HARDY has been confirmed as the new chief executive officer of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). The move marks a promotion for Hardy, who has served as PATA's chief…

MARIO HARDY has been confirmed as the new chief executive officer of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). The move marks a promotion for Hardy, who has served as PATA's chief…

MARGARET RICE-JONES has been named as chairman of Skyscanner. She brings more than 25 years’ experience to the travel search company, having previously worked with such companies as…

RUPERT HOGG has been appointed chief operating officer of Cathay Pacific Airways. The move marks a promotion for Hogg, who is currently the airline's director of sales & marketing -…

A new initiative has been launched to tackle the issue of manpower development and drive creative thinking in the Asian travel and tourism industry.Developed by former Travel Daily…

International visitor arrivals to the Asia Pacific region increased 6% in June 2013.According to the data figures from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), all sub-regions…

The Pacific Asia Travel Association is set to discuss sustainable development in China at its third Responsible Tourism Forum.Running the event, which is being on 11-12 September, in…

The Pacific Asia Travel Association and the German International Cooperation Agency have signed an agreement to develop a more sustainable inbound sector.The initiative will look to…

Travel and tourism industries across the world should work together and cause an “uprising” in government agenda, the CEO of PATA has said.Martin Craigs, CEO of PATA has urged the…

The Asia Pacific region saw a record number of international visitor arrivals in 2012, according to the latest full-year data from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).The region…

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will host the second China Responsible Tourism Forum (CRTF) this month. Taking place at the Parkview Hotel in Shanghai on 16 November 2012, the…

The Pacific Asia Travel Associaiton (PATA) is looking to explore opportunities for closer cooperation in line with PATA Next Gen principles in India. Last week, PATA’s Chairman, Joao Manuel…

The growth in international visitor arrivals to the Asia Pacific region continues to slow down. According to the latest data from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), the region…

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has revealed that the PATA Travel Mart 2013 will be held in Chengdu. The event will mark the fourth time the annual travel trade show has been…

The growth of international arrivals to South Asia registered a slower growth of 5% during April 2012, according to the latest data from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). The…

The growth of international arrivals to the Asia Pacific region slowed to just 4% in April, according to the latest data from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). The results,…

New Zealand is growing in popularity with British tourists, some drawn in by the Hobbit/Lord of the Rings movies. Danielle Genty-Nott, regional manager UK & Europe at Tourism New Zealand…

International visitor arrivals to the Asia Pacific region continued their trend of double-digit growth in March 2012.  According to the latest data from the Pacific Asia Travel Association…

International arrivals into Asia Pacific destinations increased 7% year-on-year during the first two months of 2012, according to preliminary data released by the Pacific Asia Travel…