PASIFIC ASIAN TRAVEL ASSOCIATION Found in 1951 Founder : L orrin Thurston Head Quarter :San Francisco,1953 First A sian office:Manila,Philippines,1976
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Developing, promoting, and facilitating travel to and with in Pacific area and South-East Asian region Primarily operates in United State market Organization provides meeting point for the people Develop an ever-increasing pleasure travel Build up greater awareness on travel trade
ACTIVITIES OF PATA Assisting small and upcoming destination Providing expertise and planning group travel scheme, destination, hotels operation, and discounts It provide up to date information Serves as a central source Annual conference provide greater scope in promotion of tourism Development of service plan to tourist To do research activities
MEMBERSHIP Active Government Associate Government Active Carrier Associate Carrier Active Industry Allied Affiliated Allied Associated Sustaining
FUNCTIONS OF PATA Pacific Travel Conference and Workshop Marketing Research and Development
Division of PATA
PROGRAMMES PROVIDED BY PATA PATA’S mission is to enhance the growth , value, and quality of Pacific Asia travel and tourism for the benefit of its membership The PATA Annual conference draws together the top decision makers in the region The PATA trade mart focuses on marketing opportunities by matching the buyers and sellers of the region’s tourism products PATA has long been an advocate of balancing growth with conservation measures
AWARDS THE PATA AWARD OF MERIT PATA CHAIRMAN AWARD THE PATA CEO CHALLENGE THE PATA SPECIAL AWARD THE PATA FUTURE AWARD PATA GOLD AWARDS