NY Travel & Adventure Show
NY PATA Booth 402
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TAS - NY PATA 3/18-20/2022
Travel Trade Hours:
TRADE DAY: Friday, March 18: 12pm – 5pm
TRADE RECEPTION: Friday, March 18: 5pm – 7pm
NY PATA Member Reunion, March 18: 3pm – 3:45pm (Booth 402)
NY PATA Member Group Photo: 3:15pm
Saturday, March 19: 9:30am – 6pm
Sunday, March 20: 11am – 5pm
BECOME A MEMBER!!
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NY PATA National Tourism Organization Members
Antigua & Barbuda Booth 320
JNTO Japan National Tourism Organization Booth 506
KTO Korea Tourism Organization Booth 425
PDOT Philippine Dept. of Tourism Booth 407
Taiwan Tourism Bureau Booth 419
TAT Tourism Authority of Thailand Booth 406
NY PATA Sponsors
Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc Booth 341
Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism Booth 519
Goway Travel Booth 227
Los Cabos Tourism Board Booth 225
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International Women's Day | |
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This March 8, 2022 is International Women's Day. The theme for 2022 is Break the Bias. "Imagine a gender-equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together, we can forge women's equality. Collectively, we can all #BreakTheBias.
Join our webinar on Tuesday, March 8 at 2 - 3 PM SGT (11:30 AM IST | 5:30 PM AEDT | 7:00 PM NZDT | (Mar 7) 10:00 PM PST) to hear from C-level industry leaders about women leadership and empowerment, and how we can break the bias and take down our own barriers through believing in ourselves! Register now: https://bit.ly/3HTCpu1
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BHUTAN - Year of the Tiger
We have the honor of conveying, from His Majesty The King, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, and Their Royal Highnesses Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel and Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck, Losar Tashi Delek for the New Year.
In the Year of the Tiger, may we continue to overcome all challenges with strength, determination, unity, and the enduring sentiment of care and concern for one another that personifies the family that is Bhutan.
The artwork for the Losar Card this year is by Lhadrip Sangay Tenzin, who was trained in traditional painting from the National Institute for Zorig Chusum, Thimphu.
Virtual meetings are scheduled from March 11th the 25th, 2022.
Link to Announcement: https://www.tourism.gov.bt/announcements/invitation-to-virtual-meetings-updated
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Travel & Tourism, as we emerge from the pandemic
Resilience is not only a strategy for recovery, but a necessary process to ultimately achieve sustainable tourism development.
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Australia
Australia is open and ready to welcome you and your clients!
After nearly two years of pandemic-related closings, Australia reopened its international borders to travelers fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.
India
How Can Citizens of the United States Enter India During Coronavirus?
iVisa | Updated on Feb 28, 2022
There are new regulations for international visitors, including citizens of the United States, who wish to enter India. One of these requirements includes the Self-Declaration Form, a travel document which tracks the health information of visitors to India. US Citizens will need this document to have a smooth entry to India.
Nepal
Whether you are looking for adventures (safari, trekking, rafting), cultural experiences (festivals, UNESCO heritage sites, cuisines), or spiritual exploration (temples, monasteries, yatras), Nepal is ready to welcome you for Lifetime Experiences!
On-Arrival Visa Service and No Quarantine rule applies to the fully vaccinated travellers. Travel Guidelines: https://bit.ly/3srwx6t
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What does resilience mean to tourism businesses?
"Resilient tourism businesses are those that bounce forward after adversities, because they are resistant to the impacts of disruption, as well as adaptive and sustainable in the face of crisis." - Bijan Khazai, CEO, Hotel Resilient
To be resistant of the impacts of disruption, destinations need to know how to manage risks when managing destinations. PATA's #TourismDestinationResilience Program will guide you step-by-step from identifying risks and possible crises, to measuring and managing them.
Let resilience be your spring for bouncing forward: https://bit.ly/35SKH7Q
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From Our Members
Aki Hirai sends update on Tokyo
Warm Hues of Red and Pink Hints the Beginning of a new Season
TOKYO NOW March Issue. Click on link: https://conta.cc/3IlaILC
Eric Mc Farran writes:
Three months in New Zealand have been quite different as I felt I had the country to myself as no international travelers or youthful backpackers.
The NZ Government has not established a detailed future tourism policy and many in hospitality have gone out of business. Question remains how quickly can new staff be trained if available and will the friendly Kiwi spirit ever return!
The last 30 years have been magic times for those of us in the South Pacific Tourism businesses. The country retains its magnificent beauty and I hope opens up sooner to Americans without forced isolation upon arrival.
J.P. Cone writes:
As a result of the rain-bomb in Brisbane, Australia, thousands of homes were under water or washed away. “My wife’s father suffered a heart attack as the flood waters in his home rose up to his neck. His descendants had migrated from Sweden to settle in Lismore, Australia, and more than 500 relatives with the same last name living in Lismore were affected.” We wish him a speedy recovery.
BJ Mikkelsen writes:
We are all watching the awful situation in Ukraine and the helpless situation that the people there are in currently. On Thursday Mar 03 I am flying to Berlin, Germany, and I intend to make this trip count.
With the thousands of people fleeing into Poland and with so many organizations being overwhelmed trying to help, these are my thoughts:
My business associate in Berlin is lending me his Volvo for the days I am in town. I will stuff the car with groceries and supplies and drive it to Warsaw (a 6 hour drive).
Should I be able to deliver food and a check, I will be very happy. BJ
Catherine Heald, Vice Chair writes:
So honored to have lunch with the #Nepal Consul General and the top ranks of PATA to discuss the future of tourism in one of our favorite #himalayan countries! With the 8 highest mountains in the world, it is absolutely breathtaking!!
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What's new with Josh..
Josh Vasquez, outgoing Area Manager of Philippine Airlines, is being reassigned to the United Arab Emirates after serving in New York for five years.
Congratulations, Josh!
Thank you for your support to NY PATA
Best of luck in Dubai. You will be missed.
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Appeal for Peace
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) strongly believes that tourism is a force for good and a driver for peace, building bridges for cultural empathy and understanding across borders. Therefore, we are deeply saddened by events happening in the world at this moment. War is never the answer.
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Fujian Province
Bright cherry blossoms grow along both sides of the tea plantation path. Every year starting from late winter to early spring, different varieties of cherry blossoms bloom one after another in red, pink, white, and more colors. Fujian is a major tea production province and famous for its high-quality tea due to its suitable climate and natural resources. It enjoys a long history of producing wide varieties. Among six main tea categories, except for dark tea and yellow tea, Fujian produces all other categories: oolong tea, white tea, black tea and green tea.
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International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.
How often do we underestimate the talent and capability of a woman but when we look around, we can see that they are doing such wonders! We have incredible women in our group who are breaking stereotypes each day. One day isn’t enough to celebrate the presence of women!
We look forward to seeing you on March 18th at the Travel Trade Summit.
PATA New York Board of Directors 2022 – 2023
Active with bright ideas, focused on its mission,
Social media & digitally-savvy, agile, well-traveled,
Ability to mobilize, stage events, and inspire others.
NY PATA Going Digital
Be Proud of It
Elizabeth Chin
2022-2023 Board Member
Immediate Past Chair
NY PATA Life Member
PATA New York Chapter
Email: newyorkpata@gmail.com
NY PATA Going Digital
Technology | Innovation | Relevance | Resilience
Dedicated to facilitate meaningful partnerships to enhance the value, quality and sustainable growth of travel and tourism to, from and within the Asia Pacific region.
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 (YTP) members across the world.
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