PATA Annual Summit 2025 to discuss on current challenges, new opportunities
Travel Biz News —
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) have announced the theme for the PATA Annual Summit 2025, “Timeless Wisdom for a Sustainable Future”.
Scheduled to take place in İstanbul from April 21-23, 2025, the Summit will explore timeless principles that have shaped perspectives on culture, community, and conservation, providing a stage for industry leaders to discuss how these insights can be applied to tackle current challenges and seize new opportunities.
The theme also highlights Türkiye’s unique duality, where its rich heritage is preserved while progressing towards a sustainable future.
PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid stated, “The PATA Annual Summit is a premier thought leadership event that brings together global players in the tourism industry to explore trends and address critical issues shaping the future of tourism. We take pride in uniting a diverse range of stakeholders—from public and private sectors to industry experts and young professionals—to foster meaningful, high-level discussions that drive the evolution of the industry.”
Acting General Manager of TGA Sinan Seha Türkseven stated: “We are thrilled to host the PATA Annual Summit 2025, a key event that will bring tourism specialists together to share valuable insights, network, and exchange ideas. We feel that it is quite significant that the focus of this year’s summit will be cultural heritage and sustainability.
Turkish Airlines, a global leader in connectivity with a network spanning over 120 destinations, is the Official Airline Partner for the event. The airline will offer exclusive flight ticket discounts to delegates attending the event.
The PATA Annual Summit is committed to sustainability and aims to be a carbon-neutral event. As part of this initiative, all attendees are encouraged to contribute of USD 10 to offset the event’s carbon footprint. PATA encourages delegates to support the D-üzova Wind Project, further contributing to global sustainability efforts, according to a statement issued by Bangkok based PATA International.
7 February 2025
