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Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) brought high-profile industry players on one platform from 27 – 29 August 2024 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) Bangkok to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the relocation of the PATA Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand.

PTM welcomed more than 900 delegates from 45 countries, including 266 exhibitors from 168 organizations and 24 destinations and 199 buyers from 173 organizations across 31 source markets.

PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid said, “PATA Travel Mart 2024 exemplifies our commitment to the future of Asia Pacific tourism by being a platform for high-quality buyers and sellers from Asia Pacific and beyond. It reflects the Association’s mission to promote sustainable growth, drive innovation, and foster collaboration within the Asia Pacific region.

On August 27, the PATA Media Briefing was held at the Foreign Correspondent Club of Thailand (FCCT) and covered PATA’s current and upcoming international initiatives.

PTM 2024 commenced with the PATA Knowledge Forum 2024, featuring sessions centred on “Reimagining Responsible Tourism for a Regenerative Future.” The forum offered valuable insights into the evolving tourism industry, covering key topics such as sustainability integration, cybersecurity challenges, and the future role of travel agents.

During the Knowledge Forum, PATA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Tourism Seasonality Summit.

The official opening ceremony on August 28 featured a contemporary Muay Thai performance and was officiated by Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand; Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO); Puripan Bunnag, Senior Vice President of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB); and Ben Montgomery, Chair of the PATA Thailand Chapter and Executive Board.

The Macao Government Tourism Office hosted the PATA Gold Awards Lunch and Awards Presentation, which celebrated 24 winners across two key categories: Marketing and Sustainability and Social Responsibility.

PATA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Sanya Tourism Board, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership focused on sustainable tourism growth in Sanya and tropical islands across the Asia Pacific region.

As part of the MOU, both parties have committed to jointly organising the Tropical Coastal City Tourism Event in Sanya for three consecutive years from 2024 to 2026 to expand Sanya’s influence within the global island tourism industry”.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, Platinum Sponsor, Gold Sponsors, and Korea Tourism Organization supported PTM.

The day concluded with a Welcome Reception hosted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), themed “Thai Temple Fair.”

PTM Post Event Self-paying Tours:

Delegates experienced guided, unique sight-seeing bike tours to explore Bangkok’s back streets, a walking tour around the markets of Chinatown, and discovering the Venice of Asia on long-tail boats.

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The Westin Grande Sukhumvit – A Preferred Address In Bangkok

Just a few steps from the exit of Asok Sky Train station, there couldn’t be a hotel so conveniently located with easy access from the airport right in the heart of the City of Angels—Bangkok. The Westin Grande Sukhumvit (WGS) is a preferred business and MICE hotel with ultra-luxury appeal, featuring service excellence, unforgettable experiences including dining, wellness, maximum comfort, and state-of-the-art MICE and banquet facilities.

With recent accolades, WGS is celebrating exceptionality:

Green Hotel Award Gold Level The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel is officially certified with the 2023 Green Hotel Award Gold Level by the Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE) and recently received Level 2 TSEMS Engage 2024 by the Thailand Sustainable Event Management Standard (certified by the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), which proves that our hotel is genuinely environment-conscious.
Certification: Thailand MICE Venue Standard (TMVS)

The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel is officially certified with the Thailand MICE Venue Standard (TMVS).

With 15 event spaces totalling more than 1,571 square meters, the hotel provides a perfect setting, convenient location, and the fastest possible internet speed of 50 Mbs with an LED screen in the Grand Ballroom on the 7th floor and Altitude, a rooftop event space on the 25th floor with spectacular views of Sukhumvit. Both venues are perfect for ideal conferences and grand receptions.

Westin Heavenly Bed 2.0

The new Westin Heavenly Bed mattress is uniquely designed with plush high-tech fibres, motion-control technology, and temperature management for premium support and comfort. It also includes the Sleep Well Lavender Balm to support sleep quality and the Sleep Well Menu to enhance sleep.

WestinWORKOUT®

A Fitness Studios is trimmed with TRX fitness equipment, and its versatile Gear Lending program features the latest recovery and strength training from Hyperice and Bala.

The Recover & Recharge Kit by Hyperice includes Hyperice’s most sought-after recovery gear, an exclusive hospitality collaboration with Westin.
Sculpt & Flow Kit by Bala include Bala’s full-body workout essentials, such as bangle weights, resistance bands, balance blocks, and a Westin-branded yoga mat.

Royal Orchid Sheraton – A Riverside Legacy

Standing tall on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, the Royal Orchid Sheraton (ROS) boasts its location near Bangkok’s prominent shopping complexes, including the Icon Siam.

Since the ROS opened its doors to hospitality, the hotel has welcomed royal guests, heads of state, celebrities, and lifestyle travellers worldwide.

There are 726 well-appointed rooms, including suites with access to the Club Lounge, Premium Deluxe River View, Club Lounge access, Executive Club Lounge access, and Deluxe; each is equipped with modern comfort and lifestyle amenities, including a large-screen TV.

The plush Club Lounge affords an impressive 180-degree view of Bangkok from the riverside.

The menus at the dining venues—the Feast, Thara Thong, Georgio’s, Siam Yacht Club, Sheraton Club Lounge, and the Lobby Lounge—are curated with passion and offer the best culinary experiences.

Shopping at ROS – Om Fashion

Om Fashion Custom Tailor and Thai Silk Shop is on the 1st Floor of the Hotel and is run by a dedicated master fashion designer.

Athenee Hotel – A Luxury Collection Hotel

Located in the capital’s business and shopping district, just a 5-minute walk from Phloen Chit Sky Train terminal, the Athenee Hotel is among Bangkok’s heritage abodes, graced with Royal trimmings.

Rooms and suites (some butler-serviced) are categorized under:

Ratanakosin Suite, Vimarn Siam Suite, Ruen Thai Suite, Royal Pimai Suite, Athenee Guest rooms, Athenee Prestige, Family rooms, Royal Guest rooms, Royal Club Room, Royal Suite, Athenee Suite, Family Suite.

Epicurean experiences will take gourmands on a culinary journey around the world with specialty restaurants: Hashiri, Japanese; The Silk Road, Chinese; The House of Smooth Curry, Thai; The Allium Bangkok, French; Rain Tree Café, global; The View, International; Glaz Bar; and The Bakery.

Montien Hotel Surawong – Bangkok’s Design Hotel

Located a few minutes from Samyan MRT station, this hotel is designed with a contemporary Thai-style ambiance and boasts three historic statements from Bangkok.

Designed with classical features, the Banquet Hall has an imperialistic ambience. The walls are covered with murals depicting tales from the epic Ramayana. The banquet facility accommodates up to 800 cocktail gatherings and about 400 sit-down dining arrangements.

Well-appointed 485 spacious rooms redefine luxury in 3 categories:

Junior Suite, Premier and Deluxe.

For further information, visit www.montienbangkok.com/en.