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PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid and TOP25 Restaurants Founder Bernard Metzger sign a partnership agreement at the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Gyeongju, South Korea.

PATA Wants Better Food Experiences for Travellers Across Asia

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has signed a new partnership with TOP25 Restaurants, an artificial intelligence-powered travel ranking platform, as the organisation steps up ...
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Family walking towards Cardiff Castle, a historic landmark in Wales.

VisitBritain leads tourism programme for largest ever UK trade delegation to US

Britain’s visitor offer will be taking centre stage in the United States (US) in May as VisitBritain leads a tourism delegation to Greater Together Los ...
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PATA officials speak during a press conference at the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Gyeongju, South Korea

PATA Annual Summit 2026 Draws 550 Delegates to South Korea

The PATA Annual Summit 2026 has brought together more than 550 delegates from over 35 destinations in South Korea, as tourism leaders gather to discuss ...
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Portrait collage of newly elected PATA leadership members announced at the 2026 Korea Summit, including Chair Henry Oh and Vice Chair Ben Montgomery, alongside Executive Board members.

PATA Elects Henry Oh as Chair at 2026 Korea Summit

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has elected Henry Oh, Chairman of Global Tours Ltd., as the new Chair of the Association during its Annual ...
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Six people stand on a stage at the PATA Executive Board and Board Member and PATA Awards Presentation Dinner on 11 May 2026 in Pohang, Korea. Four of them hold golden globe-shaped trophies and red presentation boxes. A large screen behind them displays the event name and date. The PATA 75th anniversary logo is visible in the lower right corner.

PATA Recognises Five Asia Pacific Tourism Leaders at Annual Summit in South Korea

The Pacific Asia Travel Association has honoured five travel and tourism leaders from across the Asia Pacific region with its highest individual awards at a ...
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Aerial night view of the Cairns Convention Centre with city lights and waterfront in the background

Cairns to Host World Ecoacoustics Congress in August 2026

Cairns will host the 6th World Ecoacoustics Congress from 17 to 20 August 2026 in partnership with James Cook University. The event will bring international ...
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Malaysia Airlines aircraft with national flag livery flying above the clouds

Malaysia Airlines named official airline partner of ITB China 2026

Malaysia Airlines has been named the official airline partner of ITB China 2026, the travel trade show taking place in Shanghai from 26 to 28 ...
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Vienna Rathausplatz city hall square

Eurovision 2026 Brings 88,000 Visitors to Vienna as the 70th Contest Opens This Week at Wiener Stadthalle

Vienna is hosting the 70th Eurovision Song Contest this week, with fans from more than 75 countries converging on the Austrian capital for an event ...
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Mickey Mouse dressed as Sorcerer Mickey appears beside the D23 Asia logo promoting The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Singapore in 2027.

The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will take place in Singapore for the first time in 2027

The Walt Disney Company announced that D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will take place in Singapore for the first time in 2027—creating a major milestone in ...
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PATA Annual Summit 2026 promotional banner for Gyeongju and Pohang, South Korea

PATA Reveals Speakers’ Line-up for PATA Annual Summit 2026 in South Korea

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has confirmed the full programme and speaker line-up for the PATA Annual Summit 2026 (PAS 2026), set to take ...
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Visitors arriving at Messe Berlin during IFA 2025 trade fair

Germany is still the world’s top business travel destination, but Business trips fell 6% in 2025

Germany held its position as the world’s leading business travel destination in 2025, capturing a 10 per cent share of the global market, even as ...
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Attendees networking at Business Travel Show Europe

Nearly half of corporate travel managers say geopolitical risk is their top challenge in 2026

Geopolitical instability has emerged as the single biggest challenge facing corporate travel managers in Europe in 2026, with nearly half of professionals surveyed citing it ...
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PCEB and Marriott International Malaysia MoU signing ceremony in Penang

PCEB and Marriott International Malaysia Sign MoU to Back Annual Penang Golf Challenge

The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) and Marriott International Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly support and promote the Penang ...
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Aerial view of Cape Town coastline with Cape Town Stadium, marina, and Table Mountain in the background

Cape Town to Host 2027 BestCities Global Forum

BestCities Global Alliance has confirmed that its flagship Global Forum will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 21-24 January 2027, marking the event’s ...
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Ballet folklórico dancers perform at a Cinco de Mayo street celebration in San Francisco

US Cities Unveil Final Cinco de Mayo 2026 Schedules as Holiday Arrives Tuesday

Major US cities are finalising their Cinco de Mayo 2026 programmes as the holiday officially arrives on Tuesday, 5 May, with parades, cultural festivals, live ...
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TAT Governor speaks at Amazing Thailand Roadshow 2026 in Washington D.C.

Tourism Authority of Thailand Roadshow Draws 30 Suppliers Across Washington D.C., Los Angeles, and Vancouver

The Tourism Authority of Thailand hosted its 2026 Amazing Thailand Roadshow across three North American cities in April, bringing together 30 Thai tourism suppliers and ...
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The Bahamas to Host 2027 Global Sustainable Tourism Council Conference

The Bahamas has been chosen to host the Global Sustainable Tourism Council 2027 Conference, a historic selection that establishes the destination as a regional pioneer in sustainable ...
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Korea tourism pavilion at The Meetings Show Asia Pacific 2026 in Singapore featuring colourful branding and MICE promotion stands.

Asia Pacific’s MICE Sector Defies Global Headwinds with Strong Growth at The Meetings Show Asia Pacific 2026

The Meetings Show Asia Pacific 2026 (TMS APAC) concluded its third edition on a high note, reinforcing Asia Pacific’s position as one of the world’s most dynamic ...
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ATA Travel Mart 2027 promotional banner featuring the Ruins of St Paul in Macao, China

PATA Travel Mart 2027 to Be Held in Macao, China, for the First Time in a Decade

The Pacific Asia Travel Association has chosen Macao, China, as the host city for PATA Travel Mart 2027, with the three-day event scheduled to run ...
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SITE Summit Bogota 2026

SITE Incentive Summit Concludes in Bogotá

SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence) has successfully concluded its 2026 SITE Incentive Summit in Bogotá, Colombia, bringing together a curated group of global buyers ...
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