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Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)
PATA NEW YORK CHAPTER
PATA New York Chapter
PATA New York is a not-for-profit membership-based association that is dedicated to facilitate meaningful partnerships to enhance the value, quality and sustainable growth of travel and tourism to and from countries in the Asia Pacific region and beyond.
Elizabeth Chin, the Executive Director of PATA New York Chapter and immediate past chair (2016-2022) of one of the most active PATA Chapters in the Americas, has recently been honored for her exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to the Chapter. As the immediate past Chair and an honorary life member, Elizabeth has played a pivotal role in the success of PATA New York, which boasts a membership of approximately 200 travel industry professionals. Her visionary guidance and dedication to the Chapter have earned her a well-deserved award for significant leadership. We congratulate Elizabeth on this achievement and look forward to her continued contributions to PATA New York.
NY PATA is thrilled to announce that our signature events, including the Lunar New Year Gala, NY PATA Trade Show, Asia Pacific Forum at Javits Center, and the Dine Around, will continue in 2024. Our dedication to providing exceptional experiences for travel enthusiasts remains steadfast, and we can't wait to bring even more excitement to the industry next year.
We are also proud to share that our NY PATA Newsletter has achieved unprecedented success, with an open rate of 65%. We extend our gratitude to our loyal readers and supporters and welcome newcomers to subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates on travel news and events.
Furthermore, NY PATA is excited to offer sponsorship opportunities for our upcoming events. We invite businesses and organizations to join us as we continue to strengthen our presence as the leading team in travel. Don't miss out on the chance to showcase your brand to a diverse and engaged audience. Get in touch with us today to learn more about our sponsorship packages.
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)
Pacific Asia Travel Association
The Pacific Asia Travel Association connects public and private organizations for the responsible development of the travel and tourism industry.
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.
The PATA network also embraces the grassroots activism the PATA Chapters and Student Chapters, who organize numerous travel industry training programs and business development events across the world. Thousands of travel professionals belong to the 32 local PATA Chapters worldwide, while hundreds of students are members of the 28 PATA Student Chapters globally.
We are proud to announce that the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has reached a significant milestone this year, celebrating its 72nd anniversary. Since its founding in 1951, PATA has been the recognized authority on travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region. Originally headquartered in Hawaii and later in San Francisco, PATA established its first chapters in New Zealand and Hong Kong in 1961, and in New York in 1962. As its membership grew, PATA relocated its headquarters to Bangkok in 1998 to be in the heart of the region it serves. Today, PATA remains dedicated to promoting sustainable tourism and providing valuable resources and networking opportunities to its members.
L/R Benjamin Liao, PATA, Vice-Chair,
Elizabeth Chin, PATA NY, Executive Director,
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Noor Ahmad Hamid.
PATA, CEO
Award
Outstanding leader
Ms. Elizabeth Chin is honored as a visionary leader with many years of visionary guidance, outstanding leadership, and unwavering commitment in her roles as Chairwoman and Executive Director.
PATA Award of Merit
2024 PATA AWARD
Each year PATA acknowledges an outstanding travel industry individual with the PATA Award of Merit, who has consistently contributed over an extended period of time with excellence to PATA and to the PATA Chapter Network.
PATA HQ executive board meeting group photo in New Delhi
PATA HQ executive board meeting group photo in New Delhi
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.
Membership Benefits
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PATA New York Chapter Annual Dues.
Our calendar year begins on January 1st and ends on December 31st.
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Individual Membership:
Travel Advisor $75.00 USD
Student of Travel & Hospitality $50 USD
All Other Categories $100.00 USD -
Corporate/Organizations $250
Airline | Cruise Line | Hotel & Resort | Media | Tour Operator | National Tourism Organization
Entitles up to 3 colleagues to be listed in the directory and to attend PATA New York Chapter functions at the member rate and to receive our invitations, newsletters, and other benefits.