PATA AND ATA RECEIVE WORLD TOURISM AWARD
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Africa Travel Association (ATA) were recipients of this year’s prestigious World Tourism Award on the ‘World Stage’ Opening Day of World Travel Market.
The award was presented in recognition of the vision of both organizations in agreeing to develop a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at forging an Asia - Africa bridge of Tourism, Friendship and Collaboration.
Both PATA and ATA recognize the great potential that exists for raising the level of travel, tourism, and trade between their respective regions. With the continued
H.E. Kapinga Pande, MP, Minister of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources, Zambia and President, Africa Travel Association receiving the World Tourism Award from World Tourism Award sponsors Mr. Will Nicholson, Managing Director Global Sales, International Herald Tribune & New York Times; Mr. Geoff Andrew, Group Director, Sales & Marketing, Corinthia Hotels International; Ms. Donna Flora, CTC, Vice President, Travel Industry Relations, American Express Company; and Mr. Tom Nutley, Chairman, Reed Travel Exhibitions.
development of China and India, Asia will be a growing source of tourists for Africa, and the Asia Pacific region is well aware of the attention being given Africa by G8 countries as part of efforts for wealth creation and sustained economic development.
Mr. Peter DeJong, President and CEO, Pacific Asia Travel Association receiving the World Tourism Award from World Tourism Award Sponsors Mr. Will Nicholson, Managing Director Global Sales, International Herald Tribune & New York Times; Mr. Geoff Andrew, Group Director, Sales & Marketing, Corinthia Hotels International; Ms. Donna Flora, CTC, Vice President, Travel Industry Relations, American Express Company; and Mr. Tom Nutley, Chairman, Reed Travel Exhibitions.
The Asia – Africa Summit hosted by Indonesia and South Africa in Jakarta (April 2005) provided the broad policy framework for the MOU which envisions opportunities to enhance collaboration in market research and awareness; more fam trips between the two regions; promotional efforts to showcase products and services; and inviting more buyers from the two regions to each others trade shows.
IIPT was proud to facilitate the MOU between PATA and ATA and to have Presidents of both organizations together at the 3rd Global Summit on Peace through Tourism in Pattaya for discussions on the MOU.