The Pacific Asia Travel Association, was founded in 1951 with its headquarters in Hawaii. The headquarters then shifted to San Fransisco and finally to Bangkok. PATA is the recognized authority on Asia Pacific Travel and Tourism. An international not-for-profit organization, it advocates responsible tourism and acts as a catalyst to enhance growth, value and quality. PATA membership worldwide comprises 1000 members and includes Destinations, Carriers, Hotel Groups, Cruise Lines, Tour Operators, Service Providers, Ground Handlers and Retail Travel Agents, based in the Pacific Asia Region. Other International members include publications, travel writers and organizations with interests in travel to and within the Region.

PATA reserves membership in the Government/Destination categories to national, regional and municipal tourism organizations which are located within 110 west longitude to 75 east longitude, (PATA’s geographic boundaries [can be refered to as PATA's region] as defined in Article III of the Association’s Charter) including the Maldives.

More information on PATA is at http://www.pata.org

PATA works with its 'Chapters' across Asia-Pacific and other destinations. There are 39 Chapters who enhance the PATA mission and objective within their own country and also work together with the Headquarters. Collaboration between Chapters is also undertaken to promote travel and tourism across the region in a sustainable manner.

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