Pacific Asia Travel Association

Pacific Asia Travel Association
AbbreviationPATA
FormationJanuary 12, 1952; 72 years ago (1952-01-12)
Founder
Founded atHonolulu, Hawaiʻi, US
Typetrade association
Legal statusnot for profit
Purposetourism promotion
HeadquartersBangkok, Thailand
Locations
  • London, United Kingdom
  • Beijing, China
Region served
Asia–Pacific
Chief of Staff
Paul Pruangkarn
Chief Financial Officer
Pairoj Kiatthunsamai
Websitewww.pata.org
Formerly called
  • Pacific Interim Travel Association (1952–1953)
  • Pacific Area Travel Association (1953–1986)

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is a membership association working to promote the responsible development of travel and tourism in the Asia Pacific region.