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CONTACT US: communications@PATA.org |
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| A sneak peak at one of the many sellers attending ATRTCM 2016 in Chiang Rai |
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SpiceRoads is a specialist bicycle tour operator offering a range of tours in Thailand and 28 destinations worldwide, catering to every level of cyclist and ranging from day trips to cross-country explorations. Custom tours are also available upon request.
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| Introducing PAS 2016 guest speaker |
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PATA CEO Mario Hardy invites you to be a PATA Future Shaper by sharing your views in our upcoming membership research project.
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MEET PATA STAFF
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| Let's congratulate Halona for her amazing accomplishments! She will now be the Director for International Partnerships (Membership & Chapter Relations) of PATA. |
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| Director – International Partnerships (Membership & Chapter Relations) |
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WELCOME NEW PATA MEMBER
IDeaS Revenue Solutions
With more than one million rooms priced daily on its advanced systems, IDeaS Revenue Solutions leads the industry with the latest revenue management software solutions and advisory services. Powered by SAS® and more than 25 years of experience, IDeaS proudly supports more than 7,000 clients in 94 countries and is relentless about providing hoteliers more insightful ways to manage the data behind hotel pricing.
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CHAPTER & STUDENT CHAPTER NEWS
PATA India Chapter conquers Europe
Focusing on the latest marketing campaign to promote the Himalayas, the PATA India Chapter and the Ministry of Tourism organised a European roadshow to connect 18 Indian incoming operators from Assam, Kerala, Karnataka and many other States with tour operators from several European markets. After Frankfurt, Zurich, Vienna and Rome, the roadshow event ended at the hotel Melià Milano in Itay with a workshop of meetings between buyers and sellers, and a presentation of the many tourist attractions of the country overseen by Gangadhar Chilka, Director for Italy of India Tourism. Read More.
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM PATA MEMBERS
Tourism authorities learn how to attract new flights and increase visitors with ASM and PATA
UK-based consultancy ASM has developed a training programme with PATA to show tourism authorities how to work with airlines to gain new flights for their destinations.
‘Route Development for Destinations and Tourism’ will be held in Bangkok on 2-3 February. It is the first course of its kind to focus on air service development (the creation of new flights or ‘air routes’) for tourism authorities due to the changing nature of the aviation industry. Many airlines look beyond airports for support and will also engage with tourism authorities when considering a new service. Read More.
Lanith: "Mark Community” greets elephants to Luang Prabang UNESCO fête
“The Mark Community” led Luang Prabang’s public and private sector tourism stakeholders in sponsoring an Elephant Baci Ceremony during the city’s 20th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The event welcomed a 20-strong elephant caravan, which spent 53 days trekking the 630-km route from Sayabouly Province’s Elephant Conservation Center to Luang Prabang. Read More.
Airports of Thailand opens new Domestic Terminal at Don Mueang International Airport
The Airports of Thailand (AOT) has reopened Terminal 2 at the Don Mueang International Airport for domestic flights. The facility has a capacity to handle 11.5 million passengers per year and is equipped with 70 counters, including 10 counters for passengers with disabilities. Read More.
LightBlue: Food Excess: The neglected issue in the hospitality industry
Travelling millenials, who will outnumber Boomers in Asia by 2020, have much higher expectations when it comes to the “green” credentials of the accommodations they select. The good news is they will continue pushing the industry, from hostels to 5-star luxury resorts, in this direction. Energy, water, waste, chemical consumption or support for local communities are now issues that hotels take into consideration when adopting a sustainability approach, whether they do so for ethical, financial, or branding reasons. Read More.
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