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PTM 2025 Exhibitor Subsidy: Apply Now!

By registering for the project 'SME Pang Dai Tung Kuen' under OSMEP's Business Development Service (BDS), you may receive a subsidy of up to THB 200,000 for exhibiting at PATA Travel Mart 2025. Eligible for Thai-based SMEs only.

Registration Deadline: June 20, 2025. View BDS Presentation >   Learn more about it here or contact Events@PATA.org for more details. For international exhibitors, register by June 30 to receive a 10% discount from us!

WEBINAR Tourism Reimagined: Driving Sustainable Growth in Asia Pacific

The future of travel is being shaped by global megatrends, from AI integration and geopolitical shifts to evolving generational travel behaviours. Join the webinar for the latest data-driven forecasts and what they mean for regional and global tourism over the next three years.  June 26, 4 PM Singapore (9 AM London | 1:30 PM New Delhi | 3 PM Bangkok | 6 PM Sydney | 8 PM Auckland). Register Now >

A Meaningful Pacific Asia Tourism Economy

“A Meaningful Pacific Asia Tourism Economy” is PATA's new vision statement...but what does it truly mean? In this webinar, experts will break this phrase down and showcase real-world examples of Meaningful Tourism in action! Join us July 8, 4 PM Singapore (9 AM London | 1:30 PM New Delhi | 3 PM Bangkok | 6 PM Sydney | 8 PM Auckland). Register Now >

PATA Awards PATA Chapter and Student Chapter Awards

Entries Now Open! Celebrate your Chapter’s achievements and inspire the global PATA community.  Spirit of PATA  Award of Excellence  Best Engagement with Young Tourism Professionals  Best Sustainability Initiative  Best Digital Engagement  Trailblazer Award Submit your entry by July 4, 2025 >

Deadline Extended: PATA Face of the Future 2025

Submit your entry before June 30! If you're a young professional in Asia Pacific tourism with big ideas and a bigger heart for the industry, this is your chance to shine. Step into the spotlight, share your journey, and represent the next generation of tourism leaders. For more details, visit our website >

INSIGHT Sustainable Tourism: 7 Destinations That Are Doing it Just Right

Does THE one true blueprint for sustainable tourism exist? Perhaps not, but that certainly does not slow down these 7 destinations. From protecting biodiversity to establishing nation-wide progress, destinations across Asia Pacific are paving their own way towards our shared goal! Read more >

YOUTH Live Tomorrow: Youth for a Diverse, Equitable, Inclusive Tomorrow

Participate in guided discussions and peer-to-peer sharing on the intersection of DEI and sustainability, and how one's identity can shape their perspective on the industry. June 13, 10:30 AM Singapore (3:30 AM London | 8 AM New Delhi | 9:30 AM Bangkok | 12:30 PM Sydney | 2:30 PM Auckland), exclusive to PATA Youth Community. Register now >

DESTINATION Türkiye is A Playground for Every Type of Traveller

Türkiye is a playground for every type of traveller—so which one are you? Whether you’re chasing cultural experiences, adrenaline-pumping adventure, or total relaxation (or all of the above and more), trust that Türkiye has it all. Browse our quick guide to Türkiye and start planning the trip of your dreams today >

PATA MEMBER & CHAPTER UPDATES

DESTINATION Azerbaijan Officially Joins Hotelstars Union as Full Member Alongside Leading European Countries   Azerbaijan has been confirmed as a full member of the Hotelstars Union (HSU), marking a major milestone in its national hotel quality standards. Since joining as an Implementing Member in 2019, Azerbaijan has classified 263 hotels and now gains full voting rights and leadership eligibility within HSU. The destination is expanding the system nationwide in 2025, waiving fees to boost participation and elevate hospitality excellence. Read more > ANNOUNCEMENT TOP25 Restaurants International Launches 1st Pan-African Restaurant Guide, Building on Momentum From UN Tourism Gastronomy Forum in Tanzania Covering over 200 restaurants in 18 countries, the AI-powered guide celebrates African culinary diversity, boosts visibility for local chefs, and fosters tourism-agriculture synergy. Restaurants can join the guide for free, supporting the continent’s growing food tourism movement and enhancing global recognition of Africa’s gastronomy scene. Check out the Restaurant Guide >

MICE QSNCC: Trusted Venue for Chinese MICE Events, Strengthening Thailand–China Relations on the 50th Anniversary   As Thailand and China celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) cements its reputation as a top MICE venue for Chinese organisers. Honoured as “Best Convention and Exhibition Centre (International)” at the 2025 TTG China Travel Awards, QSNCC continues to host major Chinese events across sectors, reinforcing Bangkok’s role in strengthening bilateral economic and cultural collaboration. Learn more > HOSPITALITY Dusit Princess Melaka Celebrates Grand Opening, Unveils One of the City’s Largest Meeting and Event Spaces Dusit Princess Melaka, Dusit's first hotel in Malaysia, introduces Thai-inspired upscale hospitality to the UNESCO World Heritage city. With 296 rooms, state-of-the-art event spaces, and curated cultural experiences, the hotel enhances Melaka’s appeal as a rising MICE and leisure hub. To mark the grand opening, a special Melaka Retreat package offers daily breakfast, dining credit, room upgrades, and extra perks for Dusit Gold members, available for stays through Jan 4, 2026. Learn more >

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