PAS Speaker Line-up Revealed! 🗣️ PATA Foundation Announced New Board of Trustees.

 

PAS 2026 unites the travel and tourism industry’s leadering thought-leaders, including the Azerbaijan Tourism Board, Hawai‘i Visitors and Convention Bureau, Mastercard, MMGY Global, Booking.com, and many more from public and private sectors. Gain unparalleled insights. Connect with industry leaders. Experience Korea (ROK).  Get Ready for the Event Interested in brand exposure at PAS 2026? Learn more about event sponsorship opportunities > PATA Foundation Announces Board of Trustees  Established as a charity organisation in the United States in 1984, the PATA Foundation promotes sustainable and equitable growth of the Asia Pacific travel and tourism industry by supporting the region’s most vulnerable communities. This year, it welcomes a new Board of Trustees, who will guide the Foundation's next chapter. Get to know them > Make a difference with PATA Foundation Meet Us Here! Mar 24-26 @ "SPTO Industry Day 2026", Nadi, Fiji: Peter Semone, Chair Mar 29-31 @ "20th Guizhou Tourism Industry Development Conference", Guizhou, China: Soon-Hwa Wong, PATA Ambassador for Greater China Apr 21-23 @ "Global Sustainable Tourism Conference (GSTC) 2026", Phuket, Thailand: Noor Ahmad Hamid, CEO Get in touch with us via Membership@PATA.org if you would like to connect. PATA UPDATES

RESEARCH Tourism in Focus March: Navigating Travel Trends in Asia Pacific With so many shifting traveller behaviours and emerging trends to keep an eye on, which ones are truly ‘on time’, and which are ‘delayed’? In this edition, explore the most influential travel trends shaping the Asia Pacific region. Free download > Quarterly Tourism Monitor 4Q 2025 Asia Pacific tourism remained resilient in Q4 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels with moderate growth, though recovery was uneven across regions. Northeast Asia led performance, while the Americas lagged, and Southeast Asia showed mixed trends. Grab a copy > WEBINAR The Strategic Edge: Why the Hotelier–Planner Partnership is the New MICE Currency In a time when MICE teams across Asia Pacific face increasing pressure, how can stronger partnerships between hoteliers and planners drive mutual growth? Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 4 PM SGT. Stay ahead of the game > GOLD AWARDS 2026 50% Discount Rate Ends in Two Weeks Be recognised for your excellence in Marketing or Sustainability & Social Responsibility—now at half the usual entry fee. Submit your entry by March 31 to claim 50% off! Seize your moment > PTM 2026 Final Chance to Secure 15% Discount As one of the longest-running travel marts in the Asia Pacific, PTM brings together key decision-makers for high-impact networking and real business opportunities. Lock in your space, showcase your brand, and be part of the action > PATA MEMBER & CHAPTER UPDATES

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