Issue 85, May 1, 2023

Museum of Chinese in America

(MOCA) in New York

215 Centre St,

New York, NY 10013

May 24, 2023

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Tea and Chinese Pastries

Save the Date

Limited Seating

Considered a province of elegance and beauty, Jiangsu is the home of classical gardens, refined craftsmanship and beautiful silks. Its importance as a capital in both ancient and modern times has bestowed it with a bounty of cultural and historical heritage.

PATA Annual Summit & Adventure Mart 2023

The PATA Annual Summit and Adventure Mart embraces a global tourism forum that brings together international thought leaders, industry shapers, and senior decision-makers from both the public and private sectors to address issues and opportunities in the development of Asia Pacific's responsible and sustainable travel and tourism industry. REGISTER

May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. A rather broad term, Asian/Pacific encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia (New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands), Micronesia (Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, Palau, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru and the Federated States of Micronesia) and Polynesia (New Zealand, Hawaiian Islands, Rotuma, Midway Islands, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, French Polynesia and Easter Island).

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrates all of the Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States who have made the country what it is today. During this month, the country celebrates the achievements and remembers the struggles endured by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. 

 The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869, when "East Meets West." The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants.



An exclusive product training session hosted by Tahiti Islands Travel, showcasing the latest and most exciting tourism developments in the enchanting islands of Tahiti.

Want the latest product updates from Tahiti?

Thursday, May 04, 12pm Pacific, 3pm Eastern

Register Her

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Miss Last Month's Training?

Recording: What is Real, New Zealand? 

Get ready to uncover the "real" deal about NZ's jaw-dropping natural beauty and eco-tourism hotspots. Our "Real NZ" wizards will spill the beans on latest product info, sustainable travel updates, and loads more. Watch Recording

MAY 10, 2023 - JOIN US IN

Robbinsville, NJ

112 N Main St

from 4:30 - 7:00pm, Dinner to follow 

Register Now

4:30 PM – Arrival; Registration & Networking

5:00 PM – Welcome Remarks & Orientation Video

5:45 PM – Guided Tour & Photo Opportunities

6:30 PM – Discussion Session

7:00 PM – Dinner

Offer your clients a memorable, cultural experience right in NJ!

We invite you and your team to experience India's rich heritage, ancient architecture, and timeless spiritual messages at the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir and Cultural Complex. You'll have the opportunity to explore the unique offerings of this grand mandir (Hindu house of worship) and see first-hand why it could be a captivating and memorable addition to any excursion itinerary. With over 450,000 annual visitors from all backgrounds and ages, this remarkable destination will offer your clients a culturally enriching experience that's sure to be cherished for a lifetime.

Event Details

Our team at BAPS is committed to providing exceptional hospitality and ensuring a valuable experience for you. During your visit, you can expect to see and learn about the completed parts of this 162 acre complex and the experience it could offer your clients, including:

• an intricate, stone-carved mandir that stands 133 feet tall
• a traditional Indian step-well
• a welcome center that emulates 17th century Indian Haveli architecture
• a glimpse of the grand Akshardham under construction, the first of its kind in the US and inspired by the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Delhi, India

You will also have a chance to meet volunteers, have photo opportunities, connect with fellow colleagues, and experience Indian cuisine!

Questions? Please reach out to Pratik Sharma at akdm.pa3@usa.baps.org

General Managers, Sales Directors, and Global Senior Management from all of the Peninsula Hotels around the world were present, from the original Hong Kong to the newest additions, Istanbul and London, at the Cocktail Reception hosted by Peninsula Hotels at Peninsula New York!

The Peninsula Istanbul is now open.

Set along the majestic Bosphorus waterfront in the historic district of Karaköy, The Peninsula Istanbul provides a showcase for both vibrant Turkish culture and superlative hospitality within Galataport, a new waterfront revitalization project. The hotel is comprised of four exquisite buildings – three of them historic and beautifully restored – and welcomes guests arriving by land or sea.

HONG KONG • SHANGHAI • BEIJING • TOKYO • NEW YORK • CHICAGO • BEVERLY HILLS • LONDON • PARIS • ISTANBUL • BANGKOK • MANILA

The Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, also known as 30 Park Place, is a hotel and residential skyscraper in Tribeca, Manhattan, NYC. At 926 feet (282 m), the tower is one of the tallest residential buildings in Lower Manhattan. The top floors of the 82-story building, known as the Four Seasons Private Residences New York Downtown, have 157 residences, ranging from one to six bedrooms, all reached through a dedicated residential lobby at 30 Park Place. Below is a 189-room Four Seasons Hotel, with its own lobby on Barclay Street, which opened in September 2016.

ASIA PACIFIC (31 properties) plus HAWAII

CARIBBEAN

Island hopping has reached new heights. The exclusive and well-established Four Seasons Resort Nevis and Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla are now joined by the newly opened The Ocean Club, Bahamas, A Four Seasons Resort. Together, these breathtaking Caribbean destinations are giving travellers more ways to embrace turquoise waters, tropical gardens and unforgettable island life. Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts are not part of any hotel chain or rewards program. Four Seasons stands as its own ultra-luxury entity.

Monaco launches 2023 branding campaign “Like Nowhere Else” to lure a new generation of tourists. It will incorporate current trends in communication: Monaco’s “Instagram ability,” its appeal to “digital nomads,” and its commitment to sustainability. In 2022, the U.S. market became the source market for Monaco.

“Like Nowhere Else” is now displayed in Times Square,

General managers and sales directors of Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, Hôtel Metropole Monte Carlo, Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel, Fairmont Monte Carlo, Le Méridien Beach Plaza, Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, Novotel Monte Carlo, and Columbus Monte Carlo were in New York recently to support Monaco’s newest branding campaign, and to meet with travel advisors. 



K-Pop Dance Night

With DJ CHEN feat. KNESIS and KBS Dance Team

Friday, May 5th, 2023, 7:30 pm

David Rubenstein Atrium

(61 West 62nd Street, New York, NY 10023)

Free Admission: First-come, First-served

co-presented by the KCCNY and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

For this celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month show, DJ CHEN will curate a set of songs performed by Korea's amazing groups with members from various AAPI backgrounds including NCT, SEVENTEEN, and Stray Kids. Iconic K-Pop cover groups led by students from New York University (KNESIS) and Stony Brook University (KBS Dance Team) will showcase amazing performances followed up by a step-by-step choreography session. The evening begins with a short movement tutorial and a dazzling showcase presentation, so bring a friend or meet a new one on the dance floor and prepare to live out all your K-Pop dreams! 

K-Pop Dance Night is presented to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the ROK-U.S. Alliance.

SCHUBERT & TCHAIKOVSKY

Sunday, May 14th, 2023, 2:00 pm

(Additional concerts on 5/12 and 5/13 in NYC and NJ)

Flushing Town Hall

(137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing NY 11354)

Tickets: Free (pre-registration required)

presented in partnership with Flushing Town Hall and NYCP

We are honored to present brilliant young cellist Hayoung Choi, the most recent first place laureate of the prestigious Queen Elisabeth competition. Choi will partner with NYCP in two iconic works for cello - Schubert’s Arepreggione sonata, presented in an arrangement for cello and chamber orchestra by acclaimed composer Dobrinka Tabakova, and Tchaikovsky’s crowd-pleasing Variations on a Rococo Theme, as arranged by Yoomi Paick. Surrounding these works are pieces that highlight NYCP’s dynamic qualities - Homage to Anonymous Ancient Fiddlers by Texu kim and Schubert’s arresting Quartettsatz.

Japchae is a Glass Noodle Stir Fry. In the Korean language, Japchae means ‘noodles mixed with various vegetables.’ It is made with sweet potato starch noodles stirred with various fried vegetables such as carrots, spinach, mushrooms, and onions. The dish is then seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil.

Kimchi is a Korean family of well over 100 different vegetable pickles eaten as a side dish, a wrap and as a condiment. It is the most famous Korean dish, made and eaten in both North and South Korea, and increasingly popular in the West. Kimchi is essentially Korean fermented cabbage -similar to sauerkraut but seasoned with garlic, ginger & Korean chilies. Because it's a fermented food, it boasts numerous probiotics. These healthy microorganisms may give kimchi several health benefits. It may help regulate your immune system, promote weight loss, fight inflammation, and even slow the aging process.

Tteokbokki (spicy rice cake) is one of the most popular Korean street foods in Korea. It is a spicy chewy rice cake made in a gochujang (red chili paste) sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and garlic...eat in moderation.

Korean rice cakes—are made from rice that's steamed and pounded to create a distinctively chewy texture. The word mochi is a Japanese word that simply means “rice cake.”

Bulgogi, or Korean beef barbecue, is undoubtedly one of the most quintessentially Korean dishes there are: gorgeously thin slices of ribeye, tenderloin, or sirloin marinated in a savory-sweet sauce made of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, sugar, and Korean pear juice and quickly grilled on a barbecue or stove-top griddle. It's marinated for several hours which flavors and tenderizes the meat. The flavor of bulgogi is savory, salty and sweet, and not spicy. Bulgogi can be eaten with steamed rice in a lettuce wrap, and a drizzle of creamy gochujang aioli or bean sauce.

Bibimbap is a very healthy dish given that it predominantly consists of protein mixed with a variety of nutritious vegetables, and rounded out with carbs from the rice, making it a very well-balanced, nutritious meal in a rice bowl.

Soondubu jjigae (also spelled sundubu-jjigae) is a spicy Korean stew featuring pieces of silken tofu braised in a spicy, briny broth packed with umami from dried kelp, dried anchovies, and fish sauce. Gochugaru (Korean chili flake) or gochujang (fermented chili paste) and kimchi add heat.

Happy New Month of May!

May this month bring many

opportunities to your way.

Best wishes,

NY PATA Board of Directors



Elizabeth Chin

Executive Director

Immediate Past Chair (2016-2022)

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)

New York PATA

Email: elizabethnypata@gmail.com

https://newyorkpata.org

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is a not-for-profit membership association that acts as a catalyst for the responsible development of travel and tourism to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. Since 1951, PATA has led from the forefront as the leading voice and authority on travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region.

PATA New York is the local chapter of the Pacific Asia Travel Association. The New York Chapter was formed in 1962. It is one of the oldest, most successful, and active chapters to develop travel and tourism to the Asia Pacific region, and beyond to the Americas, Europe, and Africa. PATA New York is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization.