What do a Hong Kong journalist, a Sri Lankan hotel, an Indian beach and a Singapore-based airline all have in common? They are all outstanding contributors to the responsible development and successfulpromotion of travel and tourism in Asia Pacific, said Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)…
What do a Hong Kong journalist, a Sri Lankan hotel, an Indian beach and a Singapore-based airline all have in common? “They are all outstanding contributors to the responsible development and successfulpromotion of travel and tourism in Asia Pacific”, said Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) President and CEO Mr Peter de Jong.
“Furthermore, they`ve all been acknowledged and recognised as such by Asia Pacific?s most independent travel industry awards programme”, added Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) Director Mr João Manuel Costa Antunes.
Identified as “best-of-show” entries in the 2006 PATA Gold Awards, and each receiving an elite PATA Grand Award for their outstanding efforts, were: Mr Kevin Sinclair, Hong Kong; Mount Lavinia Hotel, Sri Lanka; Kovalam, India; and Singapore Airlines.
Less than six weeks remain for stakeholders in Asia Pacific travel and tourism to submit their entries to this year`s PATA Gold Awards programme, which is open to both PATA members and non-members until April 30.
Judged by panels of experts, PATA`s Gold Awards recognise exceptional achievement in six broad categories:-
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