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Featured Members of the Week
Members since 2010s & 2020s✨
Marketing
MMGY Global
Since 2020s
MMGY Global is the world's leading integrated marketing company specialising in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry representing multiple agency brands to inspire people to travel and discover places.
Hospitality
World Hotels Asia Pacific
Since 2020s
WorldHotels is a trusted partner, advisor and invaluable growth resource for a curated portfolio of 250+ hand-selected, luxury, independent hotels and resorts in over 175 destinations around the world.
Technology
Upthink Limited
Since 2010s
Upthink is a boutique digital agency that specialises in providing bespoke brand-growing services for clients in the travel industry, from SEO and content creation to influencer marketing and events.
Technology
Biyaheko.com Corporation
Since 2020s
An online travel & tours solution provider integrating a wide array of travel products, from transportation tickets to travel services and insurances, with real-time sales and accounting reports in a secured-access environment.
Travel Management
AFS Travel
Since 2020s
A team of global destination management specialists delivering a wide range of in-destination customised services including day touring, transportation, leisure groups, extended touring and MICE travel.
Consulting
LightBlue Environmental Consulting
Since 2020s
LightBlue builds performance-based strategies and guides organisations in integrating circular business models to reach zero food waste to landfill and low-carbon operations.
Travel Management
Eihab Travels LLC
Since 2020s
An Oman-based IATA accredited agency, managed by the OHI Group of Companies, operating 3 distinct business lines- Airline Ticketing, Outbound, and Inbound Travel for individuals and corporates.
DMC
Asia Bespoke Travel and Tours
Since 2020s
A Vietnam-based DMC focusing on customised FIT, Group and MICE travel around Southeast Asia, their products include day tours, multi-day planned tours, luxury travel, and unique MICE programmes.
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Latest PATA Blog Posts
Tourism Decarbonisation, Women Empowerment and Regenerative Tourism
This article by the Centre for Responsible Tourism Singapore examines how decarbonisation in the Southeast Asian tourism industry can lead to greater women empowerment and more regenerative types of tourism in the region.
Sustainable Tourism Podcast by the Centre for Responsible Tourism Singapore
In 2021, the Centre for Responsible Tourism Singapore launched its podcast on sustainable tourism, to help bring awareness to many contemporary issues in tourism, including community-based tourism and ethics, responsible wildlife tourism, climate adaptation, regenerative travel and many others.
Seoul Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Conference 2023
Now, Seoul is actively pursuing the path of sustainable tourism with a focus on both the local residents and the environment. It all begins with “Seoul Sustainable Tourism Conference 2023” on November 16-17, 2023.
International Chef’s Day: Cooking up Culinary Change with LightBlue
This October, chefs from around the world are stirring up more than just culinary delights. As October celebrates two vital occasions; International Chef Day and World Food Day, with chefs embracing sustainable food practices and championing a food waste revolution with the FIT Tech.
Embracing Sustainability in Travel: How the Travel Industry can Support the UNSDGs- by Sabre
One of the guiding principles of Sabre’s ESG strategy is to use the framework of the UNSDGs to highlight the areas that will help deliver the most positive impact and achieve the sustainability goals. This blog maps how travel can play an influential role in catalysing positive global change.
Dusit International Launches New Group-wide Sustainability Program, ‘Tree of Life’
Fully embracing ‘Sustainability’ as one of the four key pillars of Dusit Graciousness, Dusit International has rolled out a new group-wide sustainability initiative, Tree of Life, designed to ensure the company delivers on its promise to always have a positive impact wherever it sets foot.
Kiribati recognises the value in Sustainable & Regenerative Tourism
As an emerging destination, Kiribati recognises that the future of tourism for the small island state must be sustainable and has undertaken initiatives to promote and support sustainable tourism development across the country.
Promoting Gender Mainstreaming: Recommendations for Vocational Training Centers
The publication ‘Promoting Gender Mainstreaming: Recommendations for vocational training centers in ASSET-H&C network’ outlines how we can promote and sustain gender equality in the tourism industry, with practical examples that offer applicable and actionable suggestions on gender-mainstreaming.
Horus Development & Consulting’s Podcast Series
CHORUS Podcast aims to promote new ideas, values, and best practices in the fields of sustainability in travel and tourism through conversations with opinion leaders who share the same passion. You can find episodes featuring PATA Members here in this blog!
How IKEA Co-workers Teamed Up with Winnow to Halve Their Global Food Waste
On September 20, 2022, IKEA announced that it has halved its food waste, achieving its ambitious timeline to adhere to and go beyond the UN 2030 Goal. Started in 2017, Winnow and IKEA teamed up to implement the Waste Watcher programme across its stores to tackle food waste through Artificial Intelligence. Over 2021, Winnow and IKEA scaled Winnow's Vision AI to 30 countries, from Japan to Canada. A global movement was built, and we saw food waste reduced on a massive scale.
Climate Adaptation and Tourism – a Closer Link than We might Think?
How can climate adaptation strategies be supported by tourism? Is there actually a close connection between tourism and climate adaptation? Is there a possibility that the pandemic might have, or might be, making climate adaptation in tourism a more plausible idea?
A Success Story: Community-based Tourism in Mai Chau, Vietnam
In 2007, the Discova groups began working with communities in the Mai Chau district of northern Vietnam to help locals improve infrastructure, education, water supply for agriculture, and build up community-based tourism in the area. Thanks to the financial support, the hands-on project work and donations help, there is continuous and successful development.
What We Should Understand About the Idea of Equal Distribution of the Benefits of Tourism
We in tourism should develop a better understanding of the idea of equal sharing of tourism’s benefits, one that looks beyond economic aspects. When that happens, our ability to develop engagement with local communities and other stakeholders will be stronger.
The Om Goi Water Filtration System Comes to Completion!
After raising USD $11,593 through Walk for Water campaign, Discova started their work in implementing the Om Goi Water Filtration System for San Mamuang village in Om Goi district that will grant the households access to clean water supply.
Manggis Update Part IV, 2022: Preparing for Tourism
To prepare Manggia Villagers for the return of Bali’s tourism, Discova helped transformed some of the infrastructures, delivered training to nurture necessary skills for tourism businesses, and advised investments in the community.