PATA Celebrates Decades of Partnership with Long-Standing Members at PAS 2026

At the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Pohang, Korea, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) celebrated its 75th Anniversary by honoring long-standing member organizations with over 50, 60, and 70 years of membership.

CEO’s message:
Noor Ahmad Hamid praised members for their trust and collective voice, noting their role in shaping a more responsible and sustainable tourism future across Asia Pacific.

70+ years of membership:
- Guam Visitors Bureau (since 1951)
- Hawaii Tourism Authority (since 1951)
- Philippine Department of Tourism (since 1951)
- Kinki Nippon Tourist Co., Ltd. (since 1956)
- Others: Destination NSW, Marianas Visitors Authority, Tahiti Tourisme, Tourism Fiji

60+ years of membership:
- Hong Kong Tourism Board (since 1957)
- Macao Government Tourism Office (since 1958)
- Tourism Authority of Thailand (since 1959)
- Tourism Malaysia (since 1959)
- Korea Tourism Organization, Nepal Tourism Board, Taiwan Tourism Administration, Thai Airways, World Express Group, Yeti Travels, and more

50+ years of membership:
- All Nippon Airways (since 1973)
- Dusit Thani Public Company Limited (since 1967)
- PACTO DMC Indonesia (since 1972)
- Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (since 1967)
- Tourism Solomons (since 1970)

Why It Matters
This recognition highlights the deep-rooted partnerships that have sustained PATA’s influence in the Asia Pacific tourism landscape for decades. It also underscores the association’s commitment to sustainability, collaboration, and resilience as tourism adapts to new global challenges.