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#PAS2026 heads to Gyeongju and Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea (ROK).
In coordination with the Gyeongsangbuk-do Culture and Tourism Organization, the Summit is going to be held from May 11–13, 2026.
Save the date and sign up for updates: https://t.co/pANvp2QdmO
#PATAEvent
Dear #PATAMembers, submit your nomination for the PATA Honours Awards today 🥇
Check your inbox for our email, click the provided link, and nominate before July 3!
For any inquiries, contact [email protected]#PATAAwards
New Release 🔊 "PATA Issues & Trends: How Travel to APAC is Changing in an Uncertain World" in collaboration with @MMGYglobal
Get your copy now: https://t.co/UugFrgh3yT
All PATA Members, access the report through Info Hub!
#PATAReport
#PATAWebinar LIVE Tomorrow 🔴 Find out more about the trends driving stronger interest in APAC travel & what the upcoming months could look like for travel and tourism stakeholders across the region.
June 2, 2026, 4 PM SGT
Register now: https://t.co/h4Jfm4Pmdu
#TourismInsights
We are delighted to welcome three new members to the PATA Community:
🔹 MATKA - The Nordic Travel Fair
🔹 Shanghai Xingleshihua International Travel Service
🔹 Saiyuen
Learn more about our members: https://t.co/Ev2Ah5nJFz
#PATA#PATAMembers
This week's #AsiaPacific#TravelUpdates:
🔹#Vietnam to require health declarations from Jul 1.
🔹#SriLanka tourist ETA free for 40 nations.
🔹#China extend visa-free for Russians til 2028.
🔹#Thailand cancel 60-day visa-free scheme.
Full updates: https://t.co/ky9ZwuCrD7
#PATA
#PATAWebinar Live in 1 week 🔴 @MMGYglobal will share the most updated industry insights on what travellers are looking for when choosing destinations, how current strengths can be amplified, and more!
June 2, 4 PM SGT: https://t.co/h4Jfm4Pmdu
#TourismInsights
We were honoured to recognise some of our members who have stood alongside us for more than 50 years through the Long-standing Membership Awards at #PAS2026!
Read more: https://t.co/C6WJPUtCAp
#PATAMembers#Collaboration#APACTourism
.@bestwestern :WorldHotels ™ property, Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport, Honored with 2026 SKYTRAX World Airport Awards 2026
Read more here:
https://t.co/MAHaRCZjWg
It was a delight to welcome Professor Haiyan Song, Chair Professor and Associate Dean, @PolyUSHTM, at our office earlier this week to discuss our joint forecast report and other prospective collaborations!
Thank you for taking the time to visit us ✨
#PATAEngagement
This International Day for #BiologicalDiversity, we highlight inspiring efforts of some of our members and encourage all to continue building momentum towards a better future!
Check out our online learning resources: https://t.co/iUqKPPv2Tc
#UNDay
We are delighted to welcome our returning member, @vanuatumoments, back to the PATA Community!
Learn more about Vanuatu Tourism Office: https://t.co/WNAjD6YfYC
#PATA#PATAMembers
We are delighted to welcome a group of senior School Principals participating in the 2026 Leadership and Management Executive Programme (LMEP) to the PATA office in Bangkok this week!
#PATA#TourismIndustry#TourismLeadership#SustainableTourism
Now Available: PATA Micro-Credentials Programme 💡🌱
Two new online courses designed to help tourism professionals strengthen industry-relevant skills are now available 👉 https://t.co/LOR0IuRj8e
#PATAInitiative#OnlineLearning
We officially launched the revamped #PATAmPOWER platform 🙌
The upgraded dashboard now features more comprehensive datasets, enhanced functionality, and improved navigation for a smoother, more intuitive user experience!
Check out the new PATAmPOWER: https://t.co/g9DYq3eax0
Last week, PATA CEO exchanged perspectives on the current landscape of cultural and creative tourism with @UNESCO and fellow private sector leaders across the industry over high tea. 🫖 Hats off to the UNESCO Regional Office in Bangkok for being a wonderful host!
#PATAEngagement
.@LuxTravelDMC : Lux Travel DMC® Nominated for Asia’s Leading Responsible Tourism Company 2026 at World Travel Awards
Read more here:
https://t.co/QeF76HM1xs