Tuesday, December 20th, 2022
NY PATA Holiday Party
An Evening of Merrymaking
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
House of Joy
28 Pell Street
New York, NY 10013
Family-Style 10-course Dinner
Wine and Prosecco
Members and Family are Invited
$65 per person
Please bring a wrapped gift to play Secret Santa
Gift limited to $15
More details to follow soon…
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Japan
Japan have shocked the football world with an extraordinary upset victory over powerhouses Germany at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Late goals by Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano earned Japan the incredible 2-1 comeback victory. Japanese manager Hajime Moriyasu was over the moon. "I believe it is a historic moment, a historic victory," he said.
Japan have not only tasted victory on the football pitch but they're winning hearts off it after a classy act at the World Cup in Qatar that has taken fans by storm. Proving yet again that they are one of the classiest teams in world sport, the Japanese players proceeded to clean their dressing room within an inch of its life, after the victory against Germany. The Japanese players left the dressing room spotless, and made origami cranes for its hosts. The 'Samurai Blue' fans had already made a name for themselves earlier in Qatar, after being spotted cleaning up the mess created by other supporters inside the stadiums. Japanese supporters say respect is entrenched in their culture.
Costa Rica's Keysher Fuller scored to give his team a 1-0 victory over favored Japan on Sunday in World Cup play at Al Rayyan, Qatar. Japan's captain Yoshida Maya noted that Japan cannot advance to the knockout stage unless it beats or draws with Spain on Thursday. He pledged to prepare well for the must-win match.
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Qatar
FIFA's decision to hold the FIFA World Cup in Qatar has been made to look even worse after the hosts made some humiliating unwanted history on Friday. With a 3-1 loss to Senegal, Qatar broke the record for the fastest a host nation has ever been knocked out of a World Cup. It was a controversial $220 billion decision to stage the World Cup in the Middle East for the first time, and it is the most expensive World Cup ever.
Qatar's campaign is over after just five days, with Ecuador's 1-1 draw with Netherlands sealing their fate. It marks the shortest amount of time that a host nation has lasted at a World Cup in the event's 92-year history.
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PATA - Tourlink Food & Plastics Waste Reduction Workshops
Since 2020, PATA has been working with Thai and European partners on the EU-funded TourLink project under the SWITCH-Asia Program to strengthen Thailand as a leading sustainable tourism destination. In September, the PATA Sustainability and Social Responsibility team delivered half-day workshops on food waste reduction and plastic waste reduction to 250+ Thai tourism professionals in Phuket and Chiang Mai to help them kickstart their waste reduction journey with knowledge of important management strategies. Read more >
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Sustainability: JAPAN
Sustainability: this ubiquitous term has become interwoven in everyday life, spurring conversations among businesses and individuals alike. What is sustainability? In simple terms, sustainability is a concept that refers to environmental, social, and economic practices that maintain present day needs without compromising the needs of future generations. This philosophy can be applied to many facets of life but recently has emerged as an important trend in the travel industry. Sustainable actions are imperative not only to maintain the wondrous diversity of the world, but to build a global community that lives in harmony with the environment and each other. In 2015, the United Nations created a list of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to guide nations to a better future.
Surprisingly, Japan has not been known for its sustainable tourism—a preconceived notion that persists to this day despite the country’s long-rooted history in sustainability and its present-day implementation of numerous sustainable practices. In fact, Tokyo provides the perfect snapshot of Japan’s dedication to future harmony. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has set numerous goals for 2030 to become a leader in sustainability such as lowering emissions, increasing renewable energy usage, and reducing food waste. By 2050, Tokyo aims to become a zero-emission city with a net zero carbon goal. Thanks to these future initiatives, sustainable changes are becoming commonplace.
While these “big picture” plans are crucial for directing us toward a sustainable future, the smaller changes are just as important. These “little” practices are often more tangible on an individual level and can send ripples of change through a community.
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World Rural Tourism Sustainable Development Conference
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the strong correlation between rural tourism and sustainable development. The shift in travel behavior towards rural tourism has created new opportunities for tourism stakeholders to rethink development in a way that is more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient.
The conference will focus on how destinations can utilize the sustainable development of tourism in allowing rural areas to become more accessible, all the while providing a higher quality of life for local communities and the overall destination.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HJ8IpHr1T-mz7S9vnFPIhw?mc_cid=1fb86710ed&mc_eid=1142cfbf4c
Thanks to the generous support of our event partners and sponsors, registration is complimentary for all delegates.
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New Measures to Optimize COVID-19 Response | |
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The move was made to adapt to the new situation of COVID-19 prevention and control and the new characteristics of the virus mutations to make the response more targeted and science-based, maximize the protection of people's safety and health, and minimize the impact of the epidemic on economic and social development.
The new measures include cutting the COVID-19 quarantine period for close contacts and inbound travelers, according to the circular.
Quarantine for the groups will be cut to five days of quarantine at designated sites plus three days of home quarantine, from the previous seven-day quarantine at designated sites plus three-day health monitoring at home.
Secondary close contacts will no longer be identified, the circular said.
Those who had visited the high-risk areas will be subject to a seven-day home quarantine instead of seven days of centralized isolation as previously required.
https://english.www.gov.cn/news/topnews/202211/11/content_WS636e31efc6d0a757729e2e63.html?fbclid=IwAR3QZBz8m9C5I8sSLzzKbBbk3cC7SElRsaiZ734It3GICbU0FxzKQS8amfk
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Istanbul, Turkey
Uzakrota Travel Summit is one of the biggest conference and foyer area for online travel agencies, airline companies, hotels, travel agencies, travel tech startups, hospitality investors, venture capitalists, tech companies, and distribution tech companies. Uzakrota Travel Summit is connecting the biggest companies with the brightest minds and professionals of the travel industry around the world.
Turkey’s largest tourism event, Uzakrota Travel Summit, is held on the 29th of November at the Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus with the participation of 10.000 tourism professionals, and 200 speakers from the UK, CIS, Balkans, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
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ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
Dean Fenton
Dean Fenton is the author of three poetry books, and he is known in the tourism professional circles as the successful USA Director of Tourism for Antigua and Barbuda. Soon to be published will be his fourth poetry book.
Thank you for a good evening at Tony's Di Napoli, presenting the Northeast Road Show by Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority.
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HAWAII
An eruption began this Monday morning in Moku‘āweoweo, the summit caldera of Mauna Loa, inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on the Island of Hawaii. USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory confirms that lava has exited the Mauna Loa summit and can be seen on the northeast flank. The northeast flank is not populated and does not pose a threat to any communities at this time.
For the first time in nearly four decades (1984), the biggest active volcano on Earth is erupting. Lava flows from Mauna Loa, at the heart of Hawaii’s Big Island, could threaten some roadways, but otherwise authorities said there was no immediate danger to populated areas.
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Starbucks
A coffee experience like no other
Massive new Starbucks just opened in the iconic Empire State Building. What's most notable within the 23,000-square-foot space is the full-service bar and restaurant that takes over the third floor. Bonus points: each seating will include a complimentary tasting of the Starbucks Reserve Empire State Building Microblend, which was created specifically for the new location. It's official: Starbucks has entered the New York City restaurant game.
Two floors below the restaurant, at the concourse level, is the experience area (we are living in the all-things-immersive era, after all). Folks will be able to sign up for a variety of different workshops that will then be led on this floor—think Starbucks Reserve Brewtender for a Day, Whiskey Barrel-Aged 101 and Espresso Martini Flight Fundamentals, for example.
Those interested will also be able to reserve the lounge space for private events.
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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
Every year we are part of a timeless New York City holiday tradition: lighting the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
It will be decorated with more than 50,000 multicolored LED lights and a dazzling Swarovski star topper that weighs about 900 pounds and includes 70 spikes covered in three million crystals.
The tree will remain lit daily from 6 a.m. to midnight throughout the holiday season and into early January, so plan your visit accordingly. The only notable exceptions are on Christmas Day, when the tree is illuminated for 24 hours, and on New Year’s Eve, when the tree is lit from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The tree lighting ceremony will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at Rockefeller Center, and the televised special will be broadcast live on NBC from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET. Expect special festive performances that will fully immerse you in the Christmas spirit.
Don’t miss the 2022 Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Click the link to learn how you can watch it on Wednesday!
https://www.rockefellercenter.com/.../the-virtual.../
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"Fifth Avenue for All"
Fifth Avenue will close to all vehicular traffic for the first time ever throughout three Sundays in December as part of a program dubbed "Fifth Avenue for All."
On December 4th, 11th, and 18th between the hours of noon and 6pm, folks will get to leisurely stroll through Fifth Avenue from 49th Street to 57th Street without worrying about passing cars.
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We hope you and your loved ones had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! May the good things of life be yours in abundance, not only at Thanksgiving but throughout the year.
The department stores unveiled their famous window holiday displays, and the week after Thanksgiving represents the true start of Holiday Season in NYC for many New Yorkers.
May you have a Happy Holiday Season!
With best regards,
Elizabeth
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With Best Wishes, New York PATA Board of Directors | |
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
2022-11-28 CC157
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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