The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has established an independent committee to examine applications from buyers seeking subsided registration and attendance at PATA’s 2010 Travel Mart, which will be held from September 14-17, 2010 in Macau SAR.
The committee comprises representatives from Asian Trails, Diethelm Travel, Accor Asia Pacific, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Hotel Equatorial Group, Guam Visitors Bureau and Tour East – all well-established Seller companies and organisations familiar with the main purpose and benefits of the PATA Travel Mart.
As per the release, up till now, applications from buyers have been scrutinised by the host destination in conjunction with sponsoring airlines. The new committee reflects a balanced geographic and industry mix and is now working closely with PATA on the selection process of all applications.
Sheila Leong, Deputy CEO and Head - Office of Marketing Services, PATA said, “It’s our way of maintaining the essential and important quality control. We must be sure, |