PATA and DevelopmentAid Partner for Stronger Cross-sector Collaboration between Development and Tourism Industries

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DevelopmentAid, an international information service provider headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus, to strengthen cross-sector knowledge sharing and expand collaboration between the tourism and global development sectors.

Announcement:
On Feb 24, 2026, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) signed an MoU with DevelopmentAid, an international information service provider based in Cyprus.

Purpose:
To strengthen cross-sector collaboration between the tourism industry and the global development sector.

Benefits:
- Enhanced knowledge exchange between tourism stakeholders and development organizations.
- Access to global market intelligence for PATA members.
- Support in identifying funding opportunities and building strategic partnerships.

Statements:
- Noor Ahmad Hamid (PATA CEO): Emphasized leveraging DevelopmentAid’s intelligence to help members pursue sustainable development.
- Mariana Uzun (DevelopmentAid): Highlighted combining PATA’s regional network with DevelopmentAid’s tools to support informed decision-making and partnerships.

Collaboration Areas:
- Joint research projects.
- Co-created resources for members seeking development funding.
- Capacity-building training and webinars on fundraising, tendering, and project cycle management.
- Mutual advocacy and promotion.

Member Perks:
- One month of complimentary access to DevelopmentAid’s platform.
- 10% discount for first-time subscribers.
- Access to Call4Partners matchmaking service for project collaboration.

This partnership essentially bridges tourism and development, aiming to make both sectors more resilient and sustainable.