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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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A Love Letter And Call To Action to Youth

PATA Youth and current intern of the Youth Department, Pauline Yang, wrote a heartfelt message to all her peers. She shared her story of navigating through the pandemic period while finding her pathways in the tourism industry, and she has some words of encouragement for all the travel and tourism students out there!

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Meet Our New Interns!

We’ve had the pleasure to welcome new staff who joined us as Intern Associates and will be helping the Association progress during these times of restoration in the fourth quarter of 2021. Let’s get to know them!

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Meet Our New Interns!

We’ve had the pleasure to welcome nine new staff who joined us as Intern Associates and will be helping the Association progress during these times of restoration in the third quarter of 2021. Let’s get to know them!

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What’s Up With PATA Youth: May & June 2021

As the world is slowly starting to reopen, the youths are also on the move to prepare for themselves for the changes and continue to impact the industry. For May and June 2021, we hand-picked some updates to share from the PATA Youth community.

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The Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow Path: IGLTA & PATA Partnership

Tourism is meant for everyone to freely explore the world, but this has only begun to shift from idealism to reality about 50 years ago. In celebration of pride month, PATA is highlighting IGLTA’s effort in helping the LGBTQ+ community eliminate barriers in travelling, as well as their longstanding collaboration with PATA to bring changes into the Asia Pacific region.

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What’s Up With PATA Youth: March & April 2021

Even under the pandemic, PATA Youths from around the world have not stopped their pace in sharing learnings and improving themselves through events and exchanges. For March and April 2021, we hand-picked some updates to share from the PATA Youth community.

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Meet Our New Interns!

We’ve had the pleasure to welcome five new staff who joined us as Intern Associates in the second quarter of 2021. Let’s get to know them!

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Celebrate Women’s Achievements!

March 8 is International Women's Day, celebrated globally and annually to acknowledge the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year's campaign theme of #ChooseToChallenge encourages people of all genders to show their commitment to building an inclusive world.

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What It Was Like to Attend the First-Ever PATA Youth Workshop for Student Chapter Leaders

The PATA Youth workshop, ‘How to Successfully Market Your PATA Student Chapter,’ was held online on January 27, and over 30 participants from PATA Student Chapters all over the world gathered despite the time difference. The speaker was Carma Chan, PATA’s Social Media Manager, who had once been a Student Chapter Leader. Participants were required to submit their homework of creating a social media post or writing an event description prior to the workshop.

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Meet Our New Interns!

We’ve had the pleasure to welcome five new staff joining us as Intern Associates and help the association progress during the first quarter of 2021. Let’s get to know them!

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Being PATA Face of the Future in a Year of Bumpy Rides: A Conversation with Suresh Singh Budal

Nearly a year after being elected as a PATA Face of Future in the time when the industry is facing one of the biggest challenges ever witnessed, Suresh shares with all, and especially the youth, his journey full of mixed feelings and learnings for the past year and give genuine advices to everyone who is ready to embrace the “new normal”.

Dive in this interview with Suresh Singh Budal!

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Meet Our New Interns!

We’ve had the pleasure to welcome seven new staff who join us as Intern Associates and help the association progress during these trying times. Let’s get to know them!

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Instagram Story Takeover Oct 6-12: Last Call for PATA Interns in 2021!

Applications for the PATA Internship Programme for 2021 will close on October 14, 2020 at 4:59 PM (GMT+7). Follow us on Instagram and check out our IG Stories for a guided tour of the office, where you'll meet the heads of each department and see what it's like to be a PATA intern. Make sure to join our IG LIVE session Ask & Tell to find out what life is like at PATA!

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