Home > Events >> PATA Annual Conference    Founded in 1951, the Pacific Asia Travel Association is the recognized authority on Pacific Asia travel and tourism. By dedicating itself to the promotion of this last remaining tourism frontier, PATA's uniquely structured organization and its far-reaching efforts have helped unite the many facets of tourism in the region. PATA provides leadership to the collective efforts of nearly 100 government, state and city tourism bodies, over 55 airlines and cruise lines, and hundreds of travel industry companies. In addition, thousands of travel professionals belong to 70-plus PATA Chapters worldwide.   PATA Strategic Intelligence Centre (SIC) provides facts, figures and analysis of the issues and trends in the global and regional travel and tourism marketplace. SIC forecasts and statistical reports are highly regarded publications to which PATA members have immediate and privileged access.   PATA Annual Conference, the premier meeting for luminaries of the Pacific Asia travel industry, is attended by more than 1,500 delegates including ministers of tourism, senior government officials and corporate CEOs. Delegates learn about the latest industry development?from new business techniques to time-saving technologies. Expected Participants ㆍStalwart supporters of the Pacific Asia Travel Association ㆍLeaders and members of PATA's 70-plus worldwide chapters ㆍTourism ministers, national tourism organization leaders and chief executives ㆍOpinion leaders in Pacific Asia's public and private sector travel industry ㆍYoung tourism professionals in Pacific Asia's public and private sector travel industry ㆍHeads of travel and tourism related associations, businesses, corporations and institutions ㆍCompany representatives conducting business in Pacific Asia Travel and tourism ㆍCompany representatives looking to enter the Pacific Asia travel and tourism market ㆍIndividuals who wish to establish new business contacts or renew old friendships ㆍIndividuals who seek out travel trends, data and tools for business development ㆍTravel journalists, writers and photographers   ㆍProfit from a week of value packed networking and educational opportunities ㆍGain timesaving, moneymaking and business-building advice ㆍBenefit from a series of thought provoking sessions ㆍSharpen your competitive edge ㆍReach international and targeted media through media briefings, interviews and free press kit   distribution (exclusive to PATA members) ㆍRejuvenate strategies in a knowledge based environment ㆍRevitalize management skills and ideas to thrive in the new world order ㆍEnjoy special pre and post Conference tours at attractive rates ㆍExperience the host country's cultural performances, entertainment and lavish hospitality ㆍSavor a variety of the host country's best culinary specialties