Bangkok, Thailand, December 1, 2024 / TRAVELINDEX / The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced that the PATA Travel Mart 2025 will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, from August 26-28, 2025. This announcement, made by PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid at the conclusion of the PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2024, marks the second consecutive year that the event will be held in Bangkok.

The PATA Travel Mart has long been a key platform for industry professionals to gain insights into the dynamic Asia-Pacific market, forge new connections, and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), the event comprises a one-day conference, a two-day B2B travel trade show, and numerous networking opportunities. Building on the success of previous editions, the event brings together buyers and sellers from across the region and beyond. Thousands of business meetings are expected, and destinations from six regions will be showcased in detail.

Reflecting on the success of the PATA Travel Mart 2024, which brought together over 900 buyers and sellers in Bangkok, Noor noted: “The Asia-Pacific region continues to be a world-leading tourism destination, both as a major destination and a source of outbound travel. Bangkok, with its rich cultural heritage, resilience, and innovative spirit, embodies the essence of this dynamic region and is therefore the ideal place for stakeholders to come together, collaborate, and celebrate the diverse opportunities and partnerships that are shaping the future of tourism.”

He added: “The PATA Travel Mart 2025 reaffirms the association’s commitment to sustainable growth, innovation, and partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region – thereby strengthening the industry’s reach and impact. We look forward to welcoming industry experts from around the world to PTM 2025 to showcase their unique offerings, explore new partnerships, and contribute to a thriving tourism landscape.”

As one of the most established travel trade shows in the Asia-Pacific region, PATA Travel Mart 2025 offers leading figures in the global tourism and travel industry an environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and opportunity. Attendees have the chance to connect directly with decision-makers, explore new market opportunities, and strengthen relationships that drive the industry forward.

Further details regarding the PATA Travel Mart 2025 will be announced in due course.

About PATA: Founded in 1951, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to the responsible development of travel and tourism in, from, and within the Asia-Pacific region. The association provides targeted advocacy, in-depth research, and innovative events to its member organizations, which include government, state, and city tourism authorities, international airlines and airports, hotel and hospitality businesses, educational institutions, and young members worldwide. The PATA network also fosters the engagement of PATA chapters and student chapters, which organize numerous training programs and business development events for the travel industry globally. Thousands of travel professionals belong to the 31 local PATA chapters worldwide, while hundreds of students are active in the 15 PATA student chapters. The PATAmPOWER platform delivers unique data, forecasts, and insights from the PATA Strategic Intelligence Centre directly to members' desktop and mobile devices worldwide. PATA has been headquartered in Bangkok since 1998. The association also maintains an official office in Beijing. Visit www.PATA.org.