The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is an international membership association and is the world’s leader of and authority on Pacific Asia travel and tourism. Founded in Hawaii in 1951 and now headquartered in Bangkok/Thailand, PATA is an Association with a membership of nearly 2000 organizations including governments and destinations, airlines and cruise lines, hotels, tour operators, travel agencies and other tourism-related corporations and companies, educational institutions, financial and consultancy services and media. PATA’s mission is to enhance the growth, value and quality of Pacific Asia travel and tourism for the benefit of the membership of PATA. Augmenting the efforts of PATA is an international network of chapters in 40+ locations worldwide.