Visit Maldives Enhances Global Visibility Strategy with Broad Participation in International Travel Exhibitions

(IN SHORT) Visit Maldives has launched an Expression of Interest for tourism stakeholders to participate in a series of international travel trade fairs throughout 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen the destination’s global presence and diversify its markets. In response to geopolitical uncertainties, including developments in the Middle East, the initiative aims to support… Read the full news article

PATA Names Yeji Cho 2025 Face of the Future Grand Winner and Honours Three Rising Tourism Innovators

(IN SHORT) PATA’s 2025 Face of the Future Award recognized Yeji Cho of the Korea Tourism Organization as Grand Winner for her leadership in accessible and cooperative tourism initiatives. Three additional honourees—Poornaka Delpachitra of Intrepid Travel (sustainability), Dr. Bella Vongvisitsin of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (strategic management) and Nikhil Jeet of DDP Group (leadership)—were celebrated… Read the full news article

PATA Opens Submissions for Face of the Future 2025 Award, Celebrating Emerging Leaders in Tourism

(IN SHORT) PATA is now accepting submissions for the Face of the Future 2025 award, with a deadline of June 15, 2025. The award recognizes young professionals in the Asia Pacific region who demonstrate leadership and innovation in sustainable tourism. The winner will receive various benefits, including sponsorship to attend PATA Travel Mart 2025, a… Read the full news article

Virtual PATA Travel Mart (PTM) 2021 to take place on September 2-5

BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2021-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) today (August 3, 2021) announced that Virtual PATA Travel Mart (PTM) 2021 will take place from September 2-5 and Leshan, China will once again be the featured destination for the event. Virtual PTM is a business-to-business travel contracting and virtual networking event that… Read the full news article