Gala at The Plaza

Croatian National Tourist Board

NY PATA NTO Member

A great night at the ACAP (Association of Croatian American Professionals) Conference. Welcome cocktail, hosted by the Minister of Tourism and Sports of Croatia & the Director of the Croatian National Tourist Board at the Ascent Lounge. Kristjan Stanicic, General Director of Croatian National Tourist Board and Leila Krescic-Juric, Director of the Croatian National Tourist Office – North America welcomed the guests.

The sixth annual ACAP Conference (https://www.croampro.com/page/nyc2022) brings together professionals from all facets of the American, Croatian and international professional community — communication and social media specialists, scientists, artists, healthcare professionals, athletes, engineers, journalists, attorneys, business executives, accountants, and students — for networking, education and socializing.

This historic event is the largest gathering of the Croatian professional community in the United States. Also, held at one of the city's most iconic venues - the New York Athletic Club

Organic Spa Media

NY PATA Media Member

Organic Spa Media, the leading authority on wellness travel, natural living and sustainable beauty, unveiled its top five trends in the wellness industry. Derived from the organization’s extensive network of industry-leading experts carefully cultivated over 15 years, this insight marks distinct shifts within the industry at a time when the focus on wellness is more prevalent than ever.

“As the authority on wellness for 15 years, Organic Spa Media has always been dedicated to defining the values ​​at the heart of the wellness industry,” says Rona Berg, Editorial Director of Organic Spa Magazine. “Now, more than ever, health and wellness are priorities for everyone, and we look forward to continuing to take the lead and share the latest news, research, insights and trends.”

“Following the global Covid-19 pandemic, well-being is no longer a luxury; it became a priority,” says Bev Maloney-Fischback, Founder and CEO, Organic Spa Media. “Organic Spa Media covered all aspects of wellness early on – physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, as well as wellness travel and lifestyle – and we continue to lead the way.”

Tianjin Colonial Architecture

The development of modern Tianjin began during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), when the national capital was shifted from Nanjing to Beijing. In 1404 the settlement became a garrison town and was named Tianjinwei. Occupation by the Anglo-French Allied Force in 1860 forced Tianjin into becoming one of China's earliest trading ports. The foreign concessions were concession territories within the city of Tianjin ceded by Qing Dynasty to a number of European countries, the United States and Japan. There were altogether nine foreign concessions in old Tianjin on the eve of World War II.

The group of concessions that existed during the late Imperial China and the Republic of China, were governed and occupied by foreign powers, and are frequently associated with colonialism and imperialism.

The remaining foreign settlements now form a rather large cluster of ancient European-style buildings. The city is home to almost 14M inhabitants and is one of China's four municipalities, which hold the same rank as provinces. Tianjin is a famous historical city where western and eastern culture meet and mingle.