Welcome Message from Executive Director | |
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I am incredibly humbled and honored to accept the appointment of Executive Director that was approved by the PATA Board of Directors, and announced by Joebert Opulencia, Chairman of NY PATA. Thank you to our members and colleagues who took the time to send good wishes and thank you for your valued-support.
With the launch of www.newyorkpata.org, the Digitalization of NY PATA is now complete. The mission of NY PATA Going Digital is accomplished. In this travel recovery period, it is exemplary the Chapter is moving in the right direction for continued growth, innovation, and relevance.
I look forward to seeing you again soon at our upcoming NY PATA events.
All the best,
Elizabeth Chin
Executive Director
Please Save the dates:
August 2nd from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
NY PATA Member Meeting on Zoom
Link to Zoom meeting will follow soon.
Agenda
1) How to access Member-Only Portal (Wild Apricot).
We have integrated our member-only portal (WildApricot) into our website where members will be able to access additional member-only features including a directory, event calendar, photo album, AffiniPay, profile page, and more.
2) How to register/pay online to attend an event.
August 30th from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
New York PATA Reunion
Celebrate 60th Anniversary
A New Decade…A New Era
Venue: TBA
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Destination Queenstown, New Zealand in NYC | |
NZ East Coast Sales Mission | |
Destination Queenstown in NYC at Serafina on July 19th
Known as the adventure capital of the world, Queenstown is home to a range of adventures, from the world's first and most famous bungy jumps. There's bungee jumping off Kawarau Gorge Suspension Bridge and jet-boating on the Shotover and Dart rivers. In winter, there's skiing on the slopes of The Remarkables and Coronet Peak.
Queenstown sits on the shores of the South Island’s Lake Wakatipu, set against the dramatic Southern Alps. Renowned for adventure sports, it’s also a base for exploring the region’s vineyards and historic mining towns. New Zealand's South Island is larger than the North Island and generally considered more beautiful. It also has gorgeous coastline, but it is best known for the many mountains and fjords that define its inland.
You can view the list of Queenstown suppliers we had meetings with here
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PATA Destination Marketing Forum on Aug 2-4, 2022
Meet top leaders and speakers from leading organizations!
Destination Marketing | Creative Tourism | Heritage Tourism | MICE | Gastronomic Tourism | Sustainability | and Community-based Tourism
Learn how to build back your destination sustainably with resilience through presentations, panel discussions, case studies, and hands-on workshops!
Check out the event program: https://bit.ly/3R3ZtvP
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DR Tourism Roadshow in Central New Jersey
Wednesday, July 27th, 2022, at 6:00pm EDT
Venue: Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick. Parking included
Join us for a meet and greet with David Collado, Minister of Tourism of the Dominican Republic. Discover everything that the Dominican Republic has to offer, our destinations and attractions.
To register, click on link:
https://drtours.mitur.gob.do/product/dr-tourism-roadshow-new-jersey-2/
You will receive an email with the confirmation details and a QR code. This QR code must be presented at arrival to the event.
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Melia Hotels International
Melia Hotels International opened its first luxury hotel in Barcelona under its ME brand. The new-build ME Barcelona opened on November 25 on the Passeig de Gracia and features 164 rooms and suites over 14 floors. My most recent stay at a Melia brand hotel was at the ME Barcelona.
The interior design of rooms features natural tones with yellow hues, clean lines and large windows, along with bright translucent bathrooms, plus bespoke pieces such as decorative glass bottles made by Josep Ma Jujol, Gaudi’s close collaborator.
ME Barcelona is located steps away from shopping and less than a mile away from the center. Rodolfo Cresta and the VP of Melia Hotels International are in the recent photo.
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CLUB MED RESORT SANYA,
HAINAN ISLAND
Sanya, a city on the southern end of China’s Hainan Island, has several bays with large beach resorts. Yalong Bay is known for upscale hotels.
Club Med Sanya, the 1st Premium All-inclusive Resort in vibrant Sanya, nestled in a tropical haven and a lush setting, with a thrilling fusion of Chinese culture is the perfect destination for your next family vacation, with various dining options and plenty of included activities ...
30-days Visa-Free Access
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Destination Member - Croatia | |
Pelješac Bridge Open for Traffic July 26th
A midnight opening ceremony featuring folk dancers, singing and a huge fireworks display was held on Wednesday on the Pelješac Bridge after the final segment of its span was installed.
The 2.4-kilometer-long bridge connects the Croatian mainland with the Pelješac Peninsula of its southernmost Dubrovnik-Neretva County, bypassing a short strip of land belonging to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and giving Croatia its long-awaited territorial integrity and better access to the area.
The construction, at a cost of 420 million euros ($500m), is 85 percent financed by the EU and is a rare Chinese project in Europe that went through a regular bidding process.
During the ceremony, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said the bridge represents “a fascinating strategic accomplishment of the Croatian people and their state” that fulfils their longtime dream to have the Adriatic coastline connected.
On a journey from Dubrovnik to Split, the driver had to drive through Bosnia and Herzegovina to get to the other side of Croatia. However, it gave us an opportunity to make a detour to visit a small village called Medjugorje (where the Virgin Mary allegedly appeared in 1981) before continuing on to Split. The trip from Dubrovnik to Split was memorable.
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LYCHEES are in season
Lychees originated in the regions of South China. Wild-lychee trees can still be found as one of the dominant tree species of tropical rainforests in southern provinces such as Hainan, Guangdong, Guangxi and Yunnan. The fruit was used as a delicacy in the Chinese Imperial Court. Pictured here is Lychee with Almond Jelly, a popular Cantonese dessert.
Native to Southeastern Asia including Vietnam and Malaysia, this golf ball-sized tropical fruit looks similar to a strawberry. Its bumpy skin covers a translucent white flesh that’s a good source of Vitamin B, Vitamin C and potassium. It’s juicy and delicious. The lychee fruit has a sweet, aromatic taste to it. Some people say it tastes like a grape with a hint of rose, while others claim it tastes more like a pear or watermelon. You decide.
Make mine a lychee martini!!
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Important information for passengers traveling to Hong Kong
Read about the latest entry requirements, transit updates and our Q3 traffic highlights. Learn more >
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Jannabi and byebyesee at K-Indie Music Night | |
CITM China International Travel Mart
On the morning of July 22, CITM, China International Travel Mart opened in Kunming, Yunnan Province after a hiatus of one year due to the COVID-19 epidemic. CITM is the largest professional travel trade show in Asia, providing exhibitors with a wealth of business opportunities.
Exhibitors from 71 countries and regions are attending the event online or offline. The three-day travel fair, with an exhibition area of 80,000 square meters, features various exhibition zones comprising seven themes such as culture and museums, overseas tourism and Yunnan tourism.
Photo below is an exhibit of the many ethnic groups living in China and their culture.
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Summer means happy times, good sunshine, and hot weather.
Happiness is…a glass of cold water after a walk home in this heat wave.
Keep cool and hydrated.
With best regards,
New York PATA Board
Elizabeth Chin
Executive Director
PATA New York Chapter
Pacific Asia Travel Association
Email: newyorkpata@gmail.com
www.newyorkpata.org
PATA New York Chapter is dedicated to facilitate meaningful partnerships to enhance the value, quality and sustainable growth of travel and tourism to and from countries in APAC, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) provides aligned advocacy, insightful research and innovative events to its more than 650 member organizations, including 82 government, state and city tourism bodies, 14 international airlines and airports, 71 hospitality organizations and 75 educational institutions, as well as thousands of youth members (YTP) across the world.
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