Chip Rogers, President & CEO, American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA)
Three key conversations in today’s hospitality industry: Bleisure/Blended Travel, human capital development, and sustainability.
Bleisure/Blended Travel: Nearly 90% of business travellers want to add some leisure time to their next business trip, so hotels need to create a seamless digital environment to capture this opportunity.
Human Capital Development: Employees no longer belong to one company - this creates an opportunity for hotels to cross train the workforce and relieve stress on human resources.
Sustainability: The hospitality industry should create standards that all brands can meet and promote them as minimum standards to progress sustainability more efficiently.
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Destination Marketing Strategies
Rather than excessive and vague adjectives and slogans like “authentic” or “something for everyone”, destinations need to identify their own unique personality and define their audience beyond the conventional geographic and demographic features for maximum marketing results, Al Merschen (Myriad) remarked in his presentation.
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What drives visitors' positive experiences? What increases their satisfaction?
Travelers’ expectations have shifted in the aftermath of the pandemic, making It is crucial to know what visitors are looking for in your destination.
In this latest Issues & Trends report, TCI Research / TRAVELSAT has scrutinized the sentiments of inbound/outbound travelers from/to Asia Pacific through the prism of 25+ million ratings and reviews, to glean key insights around drivers of positive experiences across lodging, attractions and food activities in the new era.
The report goes into details on how various factors within lodgings, attractions and food activities impact visitor ratings and satisfactions. Hence, a must-read for those interested in creating top-rated destinations.
Get a copy: https://www.pata.org/research.../p/issues-and-
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PATA Chapter Congress
The PATA Annual Summit, hosted by the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) with support from Platinum Sponsor, the Azerbaijan Tourism Board welcomed delegates from 128 organizations in 36 destinations.
The three-day event featured four breakout workshops, 16 main stage sessions, various destination tours, two mobile photography workshops, and a sustainability leadership forum that united 21 senior government and travel industry leaders from the public and private sectors in Asia and beyond for dialogues on unique approaches towards overcoming challenges and unlocking new opportunities as the world rebuilds towards a stronger tourism future.
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His Highness Sheikh Saud binn SAQR, Supreme Council Member and
Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
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Nena Komorica
Nena Komarica’s art documentary about a Croatian-American artist who lived in New York after the depression years premiered in Zagreb to a full house and standing room only. “Hidden Vanka – on the Trail of an Obsession” is about an incredible and mysterious case in which art historian Nena Komarica discovers the Croatian painter Maksimilijan Vanka, identifying her character and destiny with him.
Nena takes us through her emigrant life, drawing us into the discovery of Vanka's life and work. In doing so, a series of mysterious stages takes place, for which it is difficult to claim that they can be accidental in such a large number. The art documentary directed by Branko Ivanda will be in NY area theaters in 2023. Congratulations, Nena!
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Joebert Opulencia, Chairman
Where’s Joebert?
10/25/2022 Manila, Philippines
10/28/2022 ITS International Travel Show, NYC
10/31/2022 Istanbul, Turkey
11/3-5/2022 Athens, Greece
11/8-11/2022 Signature in Las Vegas, NV
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SAVE THE DATES!!
12/20/2022 Holiday Party, TBA
01/27-29/2023 Travel & Adventure Show
02/28/2023 Lunar New Year Banquet
07/18/2023 NY PATA Trade Show
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The beloved ancient Korean musical storytelling form of pansori fuses with K-pop and Greek tragedy in an incredible production from the National Theater of Korea and visionary Singaporean director Ong Keng Sen. K-pop producer and Parasite composer Jung Jae-il created the original music in collaboration with renowned pansori master Ahn Sook-sun, a Living National Treasure in South Korea. Set after the sacking of Troy, Trojan Women sweeps audiences up in the heartbreak and determination of the city’s female survivors. Through a whirlwind of music, dance, and theater—brought to life by over 25 singers, actors, and musicians—emerges a stunning portrait of resilience in the face of war and occupation.
After sold-out runs at the National Theater of Korea in Seoul and Singapore International Arts Festival followed by acclaimed runs in London, Amsterdam and Vienna, Trojan Women finally comes to BAM for its US debut.
National Changgeuk Company of Korea
Conceived and Directed by Ong Keng Sen
Text by Bae Sam-sik
https://www.koreanculture.org/performing-arts/2022/11/18/trojan-women
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Doha, Qatar
Qatar is home to everything from neolithic rock carvings, modernist skyscrapers, and gentle Dugongs in its glittering waters. This is where ancient dwellings are only a stone’s throw from world class museums, glistening malls, desert adventures, and international sports venues. For centuries, Qatar was largely populated by Bedouin tribes and a few fishing villages.
Before the discovery of oil and gas changed the fortunes of the gulf state, the economy was built around fishing, pearl diving and trading. A British Protectorate from 1916, the modern state of Qatar was born on September 3, 1971, when it proclaimed its independence. Since then, the country has undergone rapid growth.
On the coast is the capital, Doha, known for its futuristic skyscrapers and other ultramodern architecture inspired by ancient Islamic design, such as the limestone Museum of Islamic Art. The museum sits on the city’s Corniche waterfront promenade.
The country’s seafaring past today manifests in a continued reverence for the crystal waters that surround the peninsula. Fishing remains a passion, and enthusiasts can enjoy a plethora of water sports. From kayaking through the Al Thakira mangroves to the thrill of a desert safari while taking in the majesty of the Inland Sea, to relaxing by the beach, Qatar allows visitors to reconnect with nature.
Oil and gas have made the 50-year-old country fantastically wealthy and influential. Qatar has one of the world's largest reserves of petroleum and natural gas and employs large numbers of foreign workers in its production process. Because of its oil wealth, the country's residents enjoy a high standard of living and a well-established system of social services.
Machbūs, a meal consisting of rice, meat, and vegetables, is the national dish in Qatar, typically made with either lamb or chicken and slow-cooked to give it a depth of flavour. Seafood and dates are staple food items in the country.
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THE EIGHT BEAUTIFUL QATAR STADIUMS FOR 2022 WORLD CUP.
1. Al Bayt Stadium - 60,000 Capacity (Opening Match)
2. Lusail Stadium - 80,000 Capacity (Final)
3. Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium- 40,000 Capacity
4. Al Janoub Stadium - 40,000 Capacity
5. Al Thumama Stadium - 40,000 Capacity
6. Education City Stadium - 40,000 Capacity
7. Khalifa International Stadium - 40,000 Capacity
8. Stadium 974 - 40,000 Capacity
The FIFA World Cup 2022 will kick off on November 20 with the opening ceremony at 5 PM at Al Bayt Stadium. The opening ceremony will be followed by the opening match where the host country Qatar will play Ecuador on Sunday, November 20 in Al Bayt Stadium.
New York PATA
Pacific Asia Travel Association
Technology | Relevance | Innovation | Resilience
Elizabeth Chin, Executive Director, PATA New York Chapter
Email: newyorkpata@gmail.com | https://newyorkpata.org
2022-11-15 CC155
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.
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) founded in 1951 is the recognized authority on Asia Pacific travel and tourism. The Association provides aligned advocacy, insightful research and innovative events to its member organizations, which including government, state and city tourism bodies; international airlines and airports; hospitality organizations, and educational institutions, as well as thousands of young tourism professional (YTP) members across the world.
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