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The PATA Philippines Chapter cordially invites you to its 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 on 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆), 𝟯:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 – 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 at 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗼. Register Here: https://forms.gle/xnkHW7DqmvSCNCVX7

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Philippines Chapter embarked on its first Fellowship, Awareness, and Bonding (FAB) Trip of the year — an immersive one-day cultural journey through Pagsanjan, Cavinti, and Lumban, Laguna.

The PATA Philippines Chapter Board of Trustees, together with the Department of Tourism – International Cooperation Division team led by their Chief, Mr. Alex Macatuno, gathered at the scenic Alta Roca Mountain Resort for their Strategic Planning Meeting.

The PATA Philippines Chapter Board of Trustees gathered at Hotel Celeste’s Le Feu Steak House for their second meeting of the year, paving the way for new initiatives and exciting opportunities ahead.

Philippine Tourism Leaders Shine at PAS 2025: Assistant Secretary Sharlene Zabala-Batin, Chairperson Maria Paz Alberto, and Trustee Merlita Nario represented the Philippines in Istanbul

PATA Philippines Chapter Recognized at the 74th PATA Annual General Meeting in Istanbul 🇵🇭🌏

The PATA Annual Summit 2025 Kicks Off Today in Istanbul, Türkiye

The PATA Philippines Chapter Board of Trustees gathered at Belmont Hotel Manila for their first meeting of the year, laying the groundwork for exciting projects and initiatives ahead. 

PATA Philippines Chapter Chairperson Maria Paz Alberto joined the Philippine Experience Program (PEP) 2025 – Batanes Leg, a flagship initiative of the Department of Tourism (DOT) led by Secretary Ma. Esperanza Christina Garcia Frasco.

PATA Philippines Chapter Chairperson Maria Paz Alberto attends the Ceremonial Signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 12079 – VAT Refund for Non-Resident Tourists Act headed by the of the Department of Tourism Secretary Ma. Esperanza Christina Garcia Frasco with PHILTOA President Arjun Shroff, and PRA General Manager & CEO Roberto “Bob” Zozobrado, alongside key tourism and finance officials at the Department of Finance, Manila.

Introducing the Director of Pear Anderson, Ms. Hannah Pearson who will take the stage at the PATA Annual Summit 2025 in Istanbul, Türkiye, from April 21-23, 2025 to present “Unlocking Potential: Insights from PATA’s Latest Human Capital Report.” Register Here: PATA Annual Summit 2025 Registration

Fly with Emirates to the PATA Annual Summit 2025: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Tourism in Istanbul this April 2025! Click here to know more: PATA Annual Summit | Fly with Emirates

Introducing Mr. Jonathan Low as the Master of Ceremonies for the PATA Annual Summit 2025, taking place in Istanbul, Turkey, from April 21-23, 2025. Register now: PATA Annual Summit 2025

Meet one of the Guest Speakers - Mr. Alan Elliott Merschen for the PATA Annual Summit 2025 at Istanbul, Turkey on April 21-23, 2025. Register here: https://www.pata.org/pata-annual-summit-2025

PATA Annual Summit 2025 at Istanbul, Turkey on April 21-23, 2025 with the theme "Timeless Wisdom for a Sustainable Future". Register here: https://www.pata.org/pata-annual-summit-2025

2025 PATA Philippines: 1st Business Assembly and Induction of New Members at the Palm Grove - Rockwell Club with the theme ""Mind, Body & Soul" with our guest speakers - Dra. Honey Carandang, Ms. Cory Quirino, and Fr. Larry Tan.

2024 PATA Pause: Business Assembly at the Heritage Hotel Manila, Ballroom.

PATA x NITAS Christmas Sizzle - A Joint Christmas Party at The Heritage Hotel Ballroom on December 2, 2024.

PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2024 at Cha-Am, Phetchaburi, Thailand on November 12-14, 2024 with the theme "Authentic Prosperous Journeys: Nurturing Culture, Culinary Delights, and Community Wisdom". Register here: www.pata.org/pata-destination-marketing-forum-2024

PATA Talks: Digitalization to the Nth Power held at St. Cecili's Hall, St. Scholastica College from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM with our speakers Dr. John Paolo Rivera, Dr. Eylla Gutierrez, and Ms. Tabbi Tomas.