Welcome New Members

 
 

We are delighted to welcome ten new PATA International Members into the community. We are excited to have them on board and look forward to working closely with them to bring expertise to our community, across our members, the PATA network, and the travel industry on the journey ahead!

Get to know them by checking out their profiles below.


 

Gwangju Tourism Organization

The goal of the Gwangju Tourism Organization is to promote Gwangju as a prosperous destination and MICE industry, contributing to improving citizen’s convenience and welfare. We want to draw in tourists from both local and foreign markets by highlighting the city's unique history, lively arts scene, and variety of attractions. Through creative marketing, outstanding tourist services, and carefully considered collaborations, we hope to improve the tourism experience and provide everyone with memorable and distinctive experiences.

 

Jeonbuk-do

Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province(hereinafter referred to as “Jeonbuk-do”)* is a province in southwestern South Korea.

As the 「Special Act on Establishment of Jeonbuk-do」 was passed in the National Assembly plenary session on Dec. 28, 2022, the former ‘Jeollabuk-do’ was launched as a local authority with new legal status and title as ‘Jeonbuk-do’ from Jan. 18, 2024.

The administrative area consists of six cities and eight counties, The capital is Jeonju. It covers an area of 8,078 square kilometers, or 8.04% of South Korea, population of 1.75 million. Gastronomy tourism is particularly well-developed, and Jeonju, the capital of Jeonbuk-do, was designated a UNESCO Creative City in 2012.

 

Nanjing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism

Nanjing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism is the working department of Nanjing People's Government. There are 15 job functions. Involving the city's culture, cultural relics, tourism and radio and television fields, The Bureau also puts up the signs of the Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau and the Municipal Radio and Television Bureau .

There are 25 departments and 15 subordinate public institutions, covering the city's comprehensive law enforcement of cultural tourism, major cultural venues and key scenic spots (parks), artistic creation, archaeological exploration and radio and television monitoring.

 

Turkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA)

Founded on July 15, 2019, Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) is dedicated to delivering Türkiye as a brand and a popular destination in both domestic and international tourism markets; discover, develop and promote tangible and intangible natural, cultural heritage assets; boost the tourism capacity of Türkiye, increase the rate of tourism investments in the national economy and raise the quality of service with short, medium and longterm communication and marketing activities.

In line with tourism strategies and policies set by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Agency will carry out all promotion, marketing and communication activities to serve Türkiye’s tourism goals, promote and market current tourism opportunities across the globe as well as discover, improve and establish potential areas of tourism. 

 

FUNYARD Hotels and Resorts

Funyard Hotels and Resorts ranks among the top 30 global and 11 domestic hotel groups. It manages 17 major hotel and dining brands. It has partnered with Hilton, Mino Hotels, and Accor in strategic collaborations to explore the market for luxury, high-end, mid-to-high-end, and lifestyle hotels in China.

Funyard actively supports the growth of eight self-owned brands and has a keen understanding of domestic consumption and market demands. By using an extensive network of more than 400 superior hotels, Funyard hopes to establish and promote an entirely new and amazing lodging and travel experience, offering a unique experience of premium Chinese hotels to tourists from all over the world. The goal is to shine a light on a better life by providing enjoyable accommodation and travel experiences.

 

Global Success Learning Academy Sdn Bhd

Global Success Learning Academy is a proven expert in High Impact Learning & People Development. We work with organizations and talents to measurably improve their leadership effectiveness, business performance, and productivity across the Asia Pacific and the Middle East region.

With a strong specialist background in sales, service, and leadership, the faculty members work with individuals and professionals in the areas of Customer Service Experience, Sales Performance, Leadership Communication, and Team Development.

Global Success Learning also focuses on organizing, planning, managing, and leading meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions, and global leadership retreats across the Asia Pacific as part of its learning and talent development solutions.

The five pillars of talent solutions are in the area of Conference Speaking, Talent Profiling and Development, Leadership Coaching, M.I.C.E. Management including Experiential Team Engagement and Business Simulation Tools.

 

Restel SA

RESTEL helps your business find the best accommodation deals.

With +130000 direct booking accommodations, our direct booking network guarantees an optimal reservation for your peace of mind. Furthermore, we build strong relationships with hotel accommodations and distributors (+12500 distributors in 152 countries and +3.5M reservations managed annually) to ensure a smooth and efficient booking experience.

 

THE SLATE PHUKET

“An avant-garde expression through the meticulous craftsmanship of Bill Bensley”

The Slate emerges as an avant-garde sanctuary, weaving Phuket's vibrant culture and traditions into a bold and imaginative design under the creative mastery of architect Bill Bensley, transforming the 25-acre resort into a place where industrial beauty meets art, and nature blends with a whimsical world, echoing the island's spirit and the Na-Ranong family's tin mining legacy through meticulously curated details and fearless innovation.

 

RISKLAYER GmbH

We are scientists and saw a problem that needed to be solved. There is no shortage of data and analytics, but there is a considerable mismatch between the understanding that great risks face our society and economies and the measures being taken to prepare for them.

Our mission is not just to provide great analytics but to transform them into actionable insights that empower individuals, businesses, and communities to enhance their preparedness and resilience, and we are doing this sector by sector!

Starting with the tourism industry, we're leveraging our expertise in risk and resilience science. By harnessing the power of technology and by cultivating partnerships, we are at the forefront of developing resiliency and sustainability strategies and solutions for the tourism sector. But we're not stopping there.

We're on a journey to fostering a world that's more resilient to disasters and climate change!

 

VILLA FINDER

Villa Finder takes away holiday-planning stress by offering you a handpicked selection of over 4,000 villas in Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean.

Our story started in 2012 when our founder could not find a reliable way to book a special holiday villa in Bali. Now, with dedicated location experts, we are proud to provide a completely personalised service for each booking in Bali, Phuket, Koh Samui, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Niseko, Majorca, Ibiza, Puglia, Tuscany and St Barts.

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