PATA events calendar takes shape with more venues confirmed for 2017/18

JAKARTA - TAUZIA Hotel Management, a leading hotel and real estate operator has just signed a long-term promotional partnership with a prominent local financial institution, Bank MEGA– a subsidiary of TRANSCORP Media Group.

The exclusive deal is only made available for Bank MEGA Credit Card holders and valid starting from 6 September 2015 to 31 August 2016.

“With this partnership, it means we are open to more business possibilities from over 2 million card holders all across Indonesia and it is our great pleasure to provide easier access and more affordable rates for both existing and prospective customers who want to try or come back to stay in our hotel chains,” added Yusuf Ijsseldijk, TAUZIA’s Corporate Director of Sales & Marketing. The company is managing HARRIS Hotels, YELLO Hotels, POP! Hotels, Eden Hotel Kuta, Pesona Alam Resort & Spa Puncak and Solo Paragon Hotel & Residences.

Herewith are the promotional schemes made available across hotel brands:*
· 10% off room charge and 15% off F&B as well as spa for HARRIS Hotels and all Managed by TAUZIA hotels (including Solo Paragon Hotel & Residences, Eden Hotel Kuta and Pesona Alam Resorts & Spa Puncak) through direct online booking on brand websites
·5% off room charge for POP! Hotels through direct online booking on pophotels.com

In support of the promotional program, Bank Mega has also agreed to provide promotional exposure to maximize public awareness through: billboard placement in 4 big cities, insertion on billing envelope, back billing, SMS blast, email blast, social media promotion, promo program at TransVision TV and promo banners on Detik.com, CNNindonesia.com and bankmega.com.

*This promotion cannot be combined with any other ongoing promotions/offers and not apply for mini bar, alcoholic beverage and banquet packages

BANGALORE, India - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the host destinations for three major events in 2017 and 2018. The announcement follows the endorsement of all three venues by the Association’s Executive Board during a meeting in Bangalore, India on September 6, 2015.

The PATA Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference & Mart 2017 will take place in Luoyang, Henan province, China. The city sits on the central plain of China and is regarded as one of the cradles of Chinese civilisation. Luoyang is one of the four great ancient capitals of China.

The name originates from the old town’s location on the north (or sunny) bank of the Luo river. The Longmen Grottoes south of Luoyang were added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 2000. Luoyang is famous for its water banquet comprising eight cold and 16 warm dishes - all cooked in various broths or juices.

The PATA Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference & Mart is a niche event that brings professionals involved in adventure travel and responsible tourism to discuss opportunities for pursuing and promoting environmental protection and social sustainability.

The PATA Annual Summit 2017 will take place in Negombo - a popular beach destination on the west coast of Sri Lanka. Tourism is a major contributor to local and regional incomes. Negombo is located about 20 miles north of Colombo, the island’s commercial capital, and only three miles from Bandaranaike International Airport.

The PATA Annual Summit comprises a one-day industry conference together with the Association’s Annual General Meeting, PATA Youth Symposium, PATA Market Place, PATA Chapter Colloquium, PATA Foundation Gala Dinner, committee meetings, workshops and complimentary tours.

The PATA Annual Summit 2018 takes place in Pyeongchang-gun county, Gangwon province in Korea (ROK). This region will also host the next Winter Olympics from February 9 -25, 2018. Pyeongchang-gun is located some 110 miles east of Seoul. It is a region popular with mountain hikers, skiers and snowboarders. The Alpensia ski resort attracts local and international visitors throughout the year.

PATA CEO Mario Hardy is confident that these three events will attract a very broad cross section of PATA members, industry affiliates, notable guest speakers and enthusiastic delegates.

Speaking at the PATA Travel Mart 2015 in Bangalore he said, “The PATA events calendar has never looked more exciting and it has certainly never been busier. We are committed to encouraging the dispersal of tourists across a much broader spectrum of destinations and there is no doubt that our events programme gives a much needed boost to secondary and tertiary cities.”

Forthcoming PATA events include:
October 16: PATA Global Insights Conference 2015, Auckland, New Zealand
October 19-21: 9th UNWTO/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook, Guilin, China
November 25 -27: PATA New Tourism Frontiers Forum 2015, Legazpi, Philippines
February 17-19, 2016: PATA Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference & Mart 2016, Chiang Rai, Thailand
May 18-21, 2016: PATA Annual Summit 2016, Guam, USA

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