Timeless Wisdom for a Sustainable Future
April 21-23, İstanbul
Welcome to PAS 2025 in İstanbul, Türkiye!
Perched on the Bosphorus Strait, İstanbul is a city renowned for its historical sites with incredible architectural design, including the Hagia Sophia, the Dolmabahçe Palace, and the Grand Bazaar—one of the world’s most iconic markets. As a key location within Türkiye, which welcomed 56.7 million international visitors in 2023 [TGA, 2024], İstanbul plays a vital role in one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations globally.
Türkiye is also deeply committed to promoting safe and sustainable tourism, with initiatives that provide certification for accommodation facilities to ensure continuous improvement and adherence to high standards– making the city an ideal destination for pioneering discussions on the future of the tourism industry.
The three-day programme consists of:
Main Conference:
2-day Plenary and Breakout Sessions
Destination Experience:
Half-day Technical Tour Programme
Youth Symposium:
Half-day Forum for Young Professionals
PATA Board Meeting
More event details will be updated in due course.
Registration
Conference Delegate Registration Fee includes:
Access to the Summit & all functions listed in the programme including dinners, lunches, and coffee breaks
Complimentary Destination Experience
US $10 carbon offset
15% Early-bird Discount ends on February 17, 2025, 11:59 PM (GMT+8).
Programme
April 21
Roundtable & Meetings
All Day
Registration
Morning
PATA EB Meeting
Education & Industry Roundtable
Afternoon
Government Roundtable
Honours Committee Meeting
PATA Board Meeting
Evening
PATA Life Members Get-together
PATA EB & Board Members Dinner
April 22
Experience & Conference
All Day
Registration
Morning
PATA Youth Symposium
PATA Annual General Meeting
PATA Chapter Meeting
Afternoon
Conference: Plenary Sessions
Press Conference
Evening
Welcome Dinner Reception & PATA Awards Presentation hosted by TGA
April 23
Conference & Breakout Sessions
Morning
Plenary Sessions
Breakout Session 1 & 2
Afternoon
Breakout Session 3 & 4
Plenary Sessions
April 24
Complimentary Tour
All Day
Self-paying Tour/ Departure
Morning
Half day Complimentary Tour
İstanbul is the New Cool!
Explore İstanbul on Half-day Complimentary Tour
Route 1- Majestic İstanbul:
History Beneath and Above Ground
4.5 hours | Level 2- Moderate
This tour offers a brief introduction to İstanbul’s rich and storied past of the Roman era: Hagia Sophia Experience Museum, Hagia Sophia, 6th century Basilica Cistern
Route 2- Ferry to Flavours:
Bosphorus Cruise and Kanlıca Yoghurt
4 hours | Level 1- Accessible
Embark on a delightful journey from Eminönü with a scenic Bosphorus ferry tour to Kanlıca: Bosphorus Ferry, Kanlıca Yoghurt,
Route 3- Majesty by the Bosphorus:
Discover Dolmabahçe
2.5 hours | Level 2- Moderate
This tour offers a captivating glimpse into the regal past of İstanbul, highlighting the elegance and splendour of the Ottoman Empire: Dolmabahçe Palace
Route 4- Ottoman Opulence:
Discover Topkapı’s Splendors
4 hours | Level 2- Moderate
This tour provides an immersive experience of Ottoman luxury and grandeur: Topkapı Palace & Harem
Booking link will be provided directly to registered delegates. Limited seats for each tour, offered on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Go Türkiye!
Explore more of Türkiye on these Pre- & Post-Tours
Pre-Tours: Apr 17-20 & Apr 18-21
Southeastern Anatolia: Dawn of Humankind (4D3N)
Antalya: Jewel of the Turkish Riviera (4D3N)
Antalya- Perge, Aspendos, Side, Kaleiçi
The Seven Churches of Revelation: A Prophecy from the Apostle John (5D4N)
Post-Tours: Apr 25-28
Soaring Over Cappadocia: Fairy Tale Spires and Underground (4D3N)
Cappadocia- Nevşehir, Paşabağ Valley, Sinasos
Booking details will be provided soon.
Official Venue:
CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel İstanbul
CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul, set on the site of the historic former “Park Hotel” one of the city’s oldest and finest establishments, welcomes esteemed guests from around the globe to experience genuine Turkish hospitality. It is located in Taksim Gümüşsuyu, one of the most popular places in İstanbul with a panoramic Bosphorus view.
Consisting of 382 rooms and luxury suites in the hotel building and 68 well-established suites ranging from studio to four-bedroom alternatives, CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul unites luxury and comfort. The rooms and suites in the hotel building allure with their lavish decor, ornamentations of elaborate, state-of-the-art equipment, and spacious bathrooms.
Official Hotels
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CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel İstanbul
📍Taksim, official event venue. Check out the hotel >
PAS Delegate Rate: Until Feb 28, 2025
Superior City View Room- Single/Double/night: €210Breakfast, VAT, Accommodation tax excluded. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the reservation.
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The Marmara Taksim
📍Taksim, 400M walking distance from the official event venue. Check out the hotel >
PAS Delegate Rate: Until Feb 18, 2025
City View Room- Single/night: €201.6; Double/night: €224
Suite Room- Single/Double/night: €448Breakfast, VAT, Accommodation tax included. Free cancellation up to 7 days before arrival date; total stay will be charged for changes/ cancellation after.
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Riva Hotel Taksim
📍Taksim, 750M walking distance from the official event venue. Check out the hotel >
PAS Delegate Rate: Until March 22, 2025
Standard Room-Single/Double/night: €75Breakfast, VAT, Accommodation tax included. Cancellation up to 3 days before the check-in date.
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Crowne Plaza İstanbul Harbiye
📍Osmanbey, 1.8KM from the official event venue. Check out the hotel >
PAS Delegate Rate: Until March 22, 2025
Standard Room- Single/night €85; Double/night: €95Breakfast, VAT, Accommodation tax included. Cancellation up to 1 week before the check-in date,
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Arts Hotel Taksim
📍Taksim, 800M walking distance from the official event venue. Check out the hotel >
PAS Delegate Rate: Until March 20, 2025
Superior Twin Bed Room- Single/night €100; Double/night €110Breakfast, VAT, Accommodation tax included. Cancellation until March 20, 2025.
About PATA Annual Summit
This PATA Flagship event embraces a global tourism forum, a technical tour to explore the hosting destination, and the Association’s annual meetings. The event brings together international thought leaders, industry shapers, and senior decision-makers who are professionally engaged with the Asia Pacific region.
The event will serve as a platform for exchanging ideas, collaborations, and networking.
About İstanbul
Once the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, İstanbul has long been a centre of trade, religion, and culture. Today, it remains Türkiye’s major hub for tourism, business, and international events, with a thriving arts and culinary scene.
With a population exceeding 15 million people, İstanbul spans two continents along the Bosphorus Strait, blending Eastern and Western influences in a truly unique setting.
Notable districts in İstanbul include the historic Sultanahmet area, home to landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, and the bustling Beyoğlu district, known for its vibrant nightlife and shopping options. The Bosphorus provides scenic views and ferry routes that link different parts of the city across its Western and Eastern sides.
Getting There
Airports:
Istanbul Airport (IST) is the primary international airport, with flights connecting to all major global cities.
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), located on the city’s east, primarily serves regional and domestic flights but also offers some international connections.
By Car/bus: İstanbul is well-connected to neighbouring destinations through highways and bus services. Regular buses link Türkiye with many Balkan and European cities.
By Train: High-speed trains connect İstanbul to major cities in Türkiye such as Ankara and Konya, with international train routes also available.
Visa
Visa Information
Please visit www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa for the destinations that require a visa to enter Türkiye, kindly contact your local embassy to apply for a visa.
All visitors must hold a passport valid for at least six (6) months.
Electricity
Türkiye Electricity is 230 Volts at 50 Hz.
The power plugs and sockets are most commonly Type C and Type F, which have two round pins.
Travel Essentials
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Türkiye has one time zone: Three hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+3).
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Türkiye’s official language is Türkish. In addition, there are three widely spoken languages in some parts of the destination: Kurdish and Arabic.
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İstanbul is a culturally diverse city with deep roots in Islamic traditions while also embracing modernity and international influences. The dominant religion is Islam, with numerous mosques and religious sites. However, İstanbul is also home to Christian and Jewish communities.
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The climate of İstanbul can be defined as transitional Mediterranean; it has quite cold winters, but otherwise possesses Mediterranean characteristics.
The city is located in the west of Türkiye, at 41 degrees north latitude, in the Bosphorus strait, which separates the Black Sea from the Sea of Marmara, and also Europe from Asia.
The average temperature during May is around 17.9ºC (64.1ºF), with the range being 13.7 - 22.1ºC (57 - 72ºF).
Recommended periods to visit İstanbul are during spring and autumn. Particularly, the months of May, June, and September.
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The local currency is the Türkish Lira (TRY), valued at 35.86 TRY to 1 US dollar as of January 31, 2025.
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The international dialling code for Türkiye is +90. The area code for İstanbul is 212 for the European side and 216 for the Asian side.
To dial to Türkiye: +90 (country code) then dial 212/216 (İstanbul area code) then local number.
The emergency hotline number for Türkiye is 112.
For more information about İstanbul and Türkiye, visit Go Türkiye.
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