Japan has long been a favourite destination for travellers across the region, and Hokkaido offers a compelling way to experience the country from a different perspective. Beyond its renowned powder snow and ski slopes, Japan’s northern island brings together dramatic mountain landscapes, regional gastronomy, indigenous heritage and natural hot springs, creating a winter escape that extends well beyond skiing.

“Premium travel today is increasingly defined by experiences that create lasting memories rather than simply ticking destinations off a list,” said Club Med Singapore and Malaysia General Manager Olivier Monceau. “For many travellers, a snow holiday represents an opportunity to step into an entirely different experience, whether that’s waking up to mountain views, enjoying world-renowned powder snow, discovering Japanese cultural traditions or simply slowing down and reconnecting with family and friends.”

For travellers, part of the appeal of a Club Med snow holiday lies in the freedom to settle into the experience simply. With accommodation, ski lift passes, group ski and snowboard lessons, gourmet dining, family activities and more brought together under one premium all-inclusive stay, the practicalities of a winter escape are taken care of, leaving more time to enjoy the mountains, discover the destination and make the most of being away. This ease and flexibility have resonated strongly with travellers across the region, with Club Med recording strong demand for snow holidays in 2025, reflecting the growing appeal of its all-inclusive mountain resorts and winter experiences.

The experience is also recognised by travellers, with Club Med’s Hokkaido resorts earning strong accolades in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best rankings. Club Med Tomamu was named No. 1 among Top Hotels in Japan, while Club Med Kiroro Peak and Club Med Sahoro ranked seventh and 10th respectively. Tomamu was also ranked third among Japan’s luxury hotels. All four resorts are also Green Globe certified.

With four distinctive resorts spread across the island, Club Med gives travellers the chance to experience Hokkaido through different lenses, whether they are chasing adventure, family bonding, cultural immersion or a refined alpine retreat.

Club Med Tomamu Hokkaido

Set in a 145-hectare estate, Club Med Tomamu is Hokkaido’s winter playground, where adventure meets entertainment. Beyond its slopes, the resort offers experiences rarely found in traditional ski holidays: guests can explore the nearby Ice Village, take part in weekly cultural festivities, and savour Hokkaido’s fresh seafood, premium Wagyu beef, and speciality Japanese yakiniku.

Club Med Sahoro Hokkaido

Club Med Sahoro offers a different side of Hokkaido. Set within a low-density ski domain, guests can explore the heritage of the indigenous Ainu people through hands-on cultural activities, savour authentic Japanese izakaya-style dining, enjoy the resort’s only restaurant of its kind in the Club Med Hokkaido collection, and unwind in an outdoor Canadian bath surrounded by snow-covered mountain scenery. The experience is less about adrenaline and more about the art of slow travel, where cultural immersion, wellness and family connection take centre stage.

Club Med Kiroro Grand

Hidden in one of Hokkaido’s snowiest regions, Club Med Kiroro Grand offers a contemporary family retreat surrounded by untouched nature. Welcoming guests of all ages, with kids’ facilities from two years old, the resort combines adventure and relaxation through its extensive ski-in, ski-out terrain, family-friendly facilities and immersive experiences inspired by Hokkaido’s natural beauty.

Club Med Kiroro Peak 

Part of Club Med’s exclusive collection, the brand’s most elevated tier of resorts worldwide, Club Med Kiroro Peak offers a sophisticated, adults-only interpretation of the winter holiday, designed exclusively for guests aged 12 and above. Surrounded by pristine mountains and renowned powder snow, the ski-in, ski-out resort caters to couples, friends and discerning travellers seeking a more intimate alpine retreat.

(Source: Club Med)

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It marks the third marketing operation in the country since January 2026 — reaffirming the country’s importance as a key tourism market and strengthening the longstanding cultural and people-to-people ties between Mauritius and India.

From January to July 2026, Mauritius welcomed 51,005 Indian visitors, up 14.5% year on year. The rise reflects the destination’s continued popularity among Indian travellers and growing interest across a wider range of travel segments.

The four cities were selected for their growing outbound travel potential and role as regional travel hubs. The initiative brought together 20+ tourism partners from Mauritius, including hotels, DMCs and airlines, for direct interactions with travel professionals across the markets.

The engagements highlighted Mauritius beyond its established appeal for beach holidays, honeymoons and weddings, showcasing opportunities across leisure, family travel, luxury, MICE, wellness, golf, gastronomy and adventure. Travel advisors also gained insights into evolving traveller preferences and the destination’s diverse accommodation and experience offerings, helping them develop more varied Mauritius itineraries for their clients.

Held ahead of the upcoming travel season, the initiative also allowed the trade to familiarise themselves with the latest destination offerings and plan programmes well in advance.

For Indian travellers, Mauritius combines its beaches with a rich cultural heritage, nature, adventure, gastronomy, wellness and wildlife. Experiences such as Grand Bassin, Aapravasi Ghat, Chamarel, Black River Gorges, Le Morne Brabant and Casela offer opportunities to discover the island beyond its coastline.

The destination also benefits from visa-free access, a multicultural and multilingual population, widely available Indian culinary options, established hospitality infrastructure and direct air connectivity from key Indian cities, further supporting its appeal to the Indian market.

Commenting on the Indian outbound travel market, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority Director – India, Benoit Harter, said: “India is much more than an important tourism market for Mauritius; it is a market with which we share deep cultural and historical connections. By engaging with the market ahead of the travel season, we wanted to give our partners the time and confidence to plan and promote Mauritius more effectively.”

MTPA will continue to build on its India strategy through trade partnerships, familiarisation trips for travel agents, media initiatives, and targeted activity across major cities and emerging travel markets, focusing on presenting Mauritius as a diverse, accessible, year-round destination for Indian travellers.

Connectivity between India and Mauritius is supported by three carriers — Air Mauritius, IndiGo, and Air India — making Mauritius accessible from cities across India to the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, the island’s gateway. 

Indian passport holders benefit from visa-free entry, with the visa issued free of charge on arrival at the airport, removing the need for any pre-travel paperwork. The island’s multicultural, multilingual character further eases travel: English, French, Creole, Hindi, and Bhojpuri are widely spoken, and Indian cuisine, festivals, and places of worship are part of everyday life—giving Indian visitors a sense of familiarity from the moment they arrive.

(Source: MTPA)

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The result comes as Australians took a record 12.76 million overseas trips over the same period, new Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) Travel Trends data shows. 

Outbound travel grew 3.5% for the year, while international visitor arrivals reached 9.07 million, up 6.9%. Vietnam was the fastest-growing destination overall, Indonesia remains the most popular, and New Zealand remains Australia’s largest visitor market. 

The findings come from the ATIA September 2026 Travel Trends Report, based on ABS and Department of Infrastructure data analysed by ATIA. 

Reporting periods: overseas arrivals and departures to July 2026; international airline market share to May 2026; domestic airline capacity for June 2026. 

Japan nears a new high 

Japan is on track to become the next market to cross the 1 million mark, following in New Zealand’s footsteps. Australian visitor numbers there climbed 8.5% to July, edging closer to the milestone with each new month of data. 

Vietnam and China power an outbound boom 

Vietnam was the fastest-growing destination for Australian travellers this year, up 15.9% to 577,880 visitors. China wasn’t far behind: outbound travel there rose 13.4% to 749,130, while Chinese visitor numbers to Australia jumped 17.6% to 1,131,650, the strongest inbound growth of any market. 

Indonesia and New Zealand hold their place as favourites 

Indonesia remains the destination Australians visit most, with 1.79 million trips through July. New Zealand remains Australia’s largest visitor market, with 1.43 million arrivals over the same period, as Hong Kong (up 9.2%) also climbed the inbound rankings. 

More Australians flying than ever 

Airlines flew fuller planes than ever on Australia’s busiest domestic corridors, with load factors climbing on nine of the ten busiest routes. Melbourne-Sydney and Adelaide-Melbourne led the way, both up six percentage points to 85% full. 

Qantas and Jetstar now carry one in three international passengers travelling to and from Australia, up from a combined 30.6% a year earlier. At the same time, Malaysia Airlines was the biggest mover, climbing from 2.4% to 3.9% market share. 

Commenting on the performance, ATIA CEO Dean Long said: “Japan is knocking on the door of one million Australian visitors a year, and that’s a huge milestone for what has become one of our most popular destinations. We wouldn’t be surprised to see it cross the line in our next report. 

“Vietnam and China are where the growth is right now, and we expect airlines to keep adding capacity to the region to keep pace with that demand. 

“Indonesia and New Zealand remain the two markets our members know best, and it’s fantastic to see them holding firm as the growth story in Asia keeps building around them. Our accredited agents and tour operators are working hard every day to keep that momentum going in both directions.” 

(Source: ATIA)

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The two companies will explore new “Flight+” bundle products and service scenarios built on Fliggy’s agentic AI travel assistant and Alibaba’s Qwen models. 

Eastar Jet plans to launch dedicated ticketing initiatives and policies for Fliggy users, drawing on Fliggy’s livestreaming, key opinion leader (KOL), and wider digital marketing resources to build its brand presence in China and improve conversion efficiency.

Eastar Jet flies routes across East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia, with China among its most densely served markets. It currently operates round-trip flights between cities in South Korea and Shanghai, Yanji, Zhangjiajie, Yantai and Zhengzhou in the Chinese mainland, as well as the Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, and Taiwan markets.

China and South Korea now rank among each other’s top outbound travel destinations. Fliggy data shows bookings for South Korea travel products by Chinese travellers grew more than 40% year over year (YoY) during the recent summer, while flight bookings by Korean travellers to China rose by nearly 100% YoY over the same period.

Eastar Jet Chairman and CEO Cho Jung-seok said: “We look forward to expanding our reach among Chinese travellers through our partnership with Fliggy, one of China’s leading online travel platforms, and unlocking new demand for travel to South Korea. Looking ahead, we will continue to deepen our collaboration with partners across China, encouraging more travellers to explore South Korea while strengthening tourism exchanges between the two countries and supporting the growth of tourism economies.”

Fliggy Vice President and General Manager of Transportation  Li Chen added: “We are pleased to deepen our cooperation with Eastar Jet, which further strengthens the quality of Fliggy’s flight supply across East Asia and Southeast Asia. Together, we will be better positioned to serve cross-border travel between China and South Korea, as well as global travellers visiting the region, and to give our users a more convenient and higher-quality booking and travel experience.”

Fliggy’s flight booking services are now integrated with more than 10 search, e-commerce and e-wallet platforms, including Google Flights, AliExpress, Lazada, Alipay HK, Mpay, GCash, Touch&Go, DANA, TrueMoney and Hipay, making it easier for overseas users to book and manage travel.

About Fliggy
Fliggy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA and HKEX: 9988 (HKD Counter) and 89988 (RMB Counter)) and is one of the leading online travel platforms in China. 

About Eastar Jet
Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Seoul, Eastar Jet is a budget airline based at Gimpo International Airport, with additional bases in Gunsan and Cheongju. Since its maiden flight from Gimpo to Jeju on 7 January 2009, it has grown to provide short- and long-haul services, primarily to leisure destinations across Korea and the wider region.

(Source: Fliggy)

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Avetyan brings experience in public policy, international economic cooperation, investment attraction and management, strategic advocacy and partnership. Most recently, she served as Deputy Minister of Economy, where she worked on Armenia’s international economic cooperation agenda. 

She coordinated and advanced Armenia–EU economic cooperation, oversaw policy development in the knowledge-based economy and intellectual property rights, and led the development and implementation of investment programs.

Previously, Avetyan served as Executive Director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia, where she worked closely with government, international organisations, and the private sector, while leading the organisation’s advocacy, communications, and partnership activities.

She has also held positions at the Asian Development Bank, the Government of Armenia and the Eurasia Partnership Foundation. 

Commenting on her appointment, Avetyan said: “I am honoured to lead the Tourism Committee at an important stage in the development of Armenia’s tourism sector. I firmly believe that Armenia has all the potential to become a leading international tourism destination — a country of diverse experiences, where history and culture, nature and adventure, gastronomy and wellness come together throughout the year.

“Our ambition is not only to attract more visitors to Armenia, but to offer experiences that are truly memorable and inspire people to return again and again. We will focus on strengthening Armenia’s international positioning and brand, expanding cooperation with global partners, empowering the tourism industry and creating the conditions for sustainable, inclusive and long-term growth.”

(Source: Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia)

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In a press statement, the airline said the acting CEO brings over two decades of aircraft engineering and aviation leadership experience to the assignment.

Misra’s background spans major commercial carriers, including Air India, Vistara, Indigo, SpiceJet, Kingfisher Airlines, and Air Deccan. 

His expertise across legacy, full-service, and low-cost carriers should provide strong technical and operational direction during this interim period, as Sri Lanka’s national carrier works to enhance performance and long-term sustainability.

Meanwhile, the airline reported that its services to the Middle East are back in full force, with the resumption of six weekly flights to Kuwait, completing the restoration of its network across the region. SriLankan’s Middle East network spans Riyadh, Dammam, Dubai, Doha and Kuwait.

(Source: SriLankan)

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That is a key takeaway — live music has become one of Asia Pacific’s most powerful drivers of travel and tourism, says a new report from YouGov: Following the Music: APAC Concertgoers Report 2026.

The multi-market study, which surveys over 7,200 consumers across Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand, suggests concert-going has moved firmly into the mainstream and that fans are increasingly willing to fly, drive and extend their holidays to chase the artists they love.

A ticket becomes a trip

Almost six in 10 concertgoers (59%) across the five markets have travelled specifically to see an artist perform, a figure that climbs to three in four (76%) in Thailand. For a large share of APAC’s live music audience, “going to a show” and “going away” have become the same decision.

Concerts are rewriting the wish-list

More than half of concertgoers (54%) across the five markets say attending a show made them more interested in the host city, rising to 71% in Thailand.

Furthermore, most concert travellers said they extend their visit by two to three days to explore the destination. This habit peaks in Singapore, where 59% of concert travellers build extra time into the trip specifically to see the city. 

Once there, sightseeing tops the list of what fans do with that time, followed by eating out and shopping.

Interestingly, this isn’t fleeting curiosity: more than one in five Thai concertgoers (22%) say a show introduced them to a destination they’ve since gone back to visit, and roughly half (49%) say they now plan to return.

Indonesia shows a similar pattern, with half of concertgoers (50%) who discovered a new destination through a show now intending to revisit it.

Cost, not appetite, is the ceiling on how far this travel trend can go. Attendance intent is positive everywhere, with most consumers expecting to attend the same number of concerts or more over the next two years.

Cost is a barrier to concert attendance 

Ticket prices and overall spend are cited as the biggest barrier to going further and more often. That’s especially pronounced in Singapore and Australia, suggesting the travel upside for tourism boards and promoters may be even bigger than current numbers show, if cost pressure eases.

“Live music in APAC has moved well past the show itself,” said YouGov APAC & MENA CEO Laura Robbie. “What started as a single ticket purchase increasingly shapes travel decisions, city discovery, and repeat visitation. For promoters, tourism boards, and brands, the question is no longer whether people will travel for music; it’s which market, which audience, and which moment to meet them in.”

The opportunity is strongest in Thailand and Indonesia, where fans show the highest appetite to discover a city through its music scene and return later as tourists, not just fans.

The opportunity is strongest in Thailand and Indonesia, where fans show the strongest appetite to discover a city through its music scene and return later as tourists, not just fans.

Download the full report here.

About the research 
The data is based on YouGov Surveys conducted online between 16 and 21 July 2026 across Australia (n=1,082), Hong Kong (n=1,034), Indonesia (n=2,010), Singapore (n=1,130) and Thailand (n=2,020), weighted to be representative of adults aged 18+. Audiences are nationally representative in Australia and Singapore; those in Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Thailand are representative of the online population. * Concertgoers are defined as those who have ever attended a concert or live music.

(Source: YouGov Surveys)

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Launched during PATA’s 75^th anniversary year, the series looks ahead to the next era of tourism in the Asia Pacific region. Through documentary films, expert interviews and real-world case studies, it explores how the sector can respond to climate pressures, changing traveller expectations, rapid technological development and the need for more inclusive and resilient growth.

Pacific Asia: Tourism with Purpose moves beyond aspiration to spotlight organisations and people already putting these principles into practice. The films examine approaches to destination stewardship, climate action, community participation, responsible innovation, workforce development and regional cooperation.

Produced by CWP in partnership with PATA, the series features contributions from destinations, tourism organisations, educational institutions and businesses operating across the region and wider visitor economy.

Content partners featured in the series include: Hainan University-Arizona State University International Tourism College, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, Hong Kong Metropolitan University Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration, Marianas Visitor Authority, Song Saa, The Luxury Signature, and Travelife.

The series also brings together perspectives from tourism leaders, policymakers, academics, entrepreneurs and practitioners, such as: Noor Ahmad Hamid, CEO, PATA; Insook Lee, Executive Director for the Americas, Korea Tourism Organisation; Karen Yu, Group Editor, TTG Asia Media; Deepak Joshi, Advisor, PATA Nepal Chapter; Soon-Hwa Wong, PATA Ambassador for Greater China; and Yang Li, Head of Public Affairs, Asia Pacific, Booking.com.

Featured stories include community-led responses to overtourism in Hawaii, tourism enterprises in Lao PDR that connect conservation with local livelihoods, and destination models in the Philippines and Thailand that rethink the relationship between people, place, and prosperity. The series also follows students and educators examining how tourism can preserve cultural identity, explores how Indigenous knowledge continues to shape stewardship in the Marianas, and looks at how hospitality businesses are redefining sustainability, luxury and long-term value. Together, these films offer a glimpse into the people and ideas shaping a more thoughtful future for tourism across the Asia Pacific region.

The series reflects PATA’s commitment to advancing a meaningful Pacific Asia tourism economy – one in which tourism supports long-term social, cultural, environmental and economic outcomes.

PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid said, “As PATA celebrates its 75th anniversary, Pacific Asia: Tourism with Purpose reflects our ongoing commitment to sharing knowledge and showcasing practical solutions that support the future of tourism across the region. Through inspiring stories from destinations, businesses and communities, this series highlights how collaboration, innovation and responsible leadership can create lasting benefits for both people and places. We are proud to partner with Content With Purpose on this initiative and hope it inspires others to help shape a stronger, more resilient visitor economy.”

The series is intended for tourism professionals, destination management organisations, government and public-sector leaders, businesses, educators, researchers, students, investors and communities with a role in shaping the visitor economy.

It also supports PATA’s wider work to share knowledge, enable networking and protect tourism economy assets through innovation, collaboration and adaptability.

The digital launch follows a preview of the series at the recent PATA Travel Mart 2026, where members of the regional tourism community were given an early look at the stories and perspectives featured in the films.

Pacific Asia: Tourism with Purpose is now available to watch for free here

(Source: PATA)

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New insights from the International Visitor Survey (IVS) for the year to June 2026 show tourism remains one of New Zealand’s most important export industries, with international visitor spend continuing to support businesses, jobs and communities across the country.

Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive René de Monchy says the results highlight the role tourism plays in strengthening New Zealand’s economy.

“Tourism is New Zealand’s second largest export earner, and these results show the value international visitors bring to the country,” says de Monchy. “Visitor spending flows through our regions, supporting accommodation providers, tourism operators, restaurants, retailers and communities right across Aotearoa New Zealand.”

The year-to-June result provides a solid base for the year ahead, with Tourism New Zealand focused on growing tourism value to AUD14.4 billion this fiscal year.

“International visitor spend and arrivals are both moving in the right direction, giving us a good platform to keep building value for New Zealand, but it’s particularly good to see that visitor value has continued to grow, with the average spend per visit up 10.2% yoy to AUD4537,” says de Monchy.

Spend growth has been particularly strong from New Zealand’s top three visitor markets: Australia up 25%yoy to AUD4.4 billion, the United States up 20% yoy to AUD2.2 billion and China growing 26% yoy to AUD1.5 billion. New Zealand’s top 15 visitor markets, where Tourism New Zealand undertakes marketing activity, contribute 85% of visitor value to New Zealand.

Tourism New Zealand’s audience research also shows a record 183 million people are considering a trip to New Zealand. The larger pool of potential visitors gives Tourism New Zealand more opportunity to reach high-intent audiences and encourage them to book.

“People who are thinking about a trip to New Zealand are telling us they feel confident about international travel,” says de Monchy. “That confidence, combined with a favourable exchange rate for visitors, strong demand for the experiences New Zealand offers and projected growth in airline capacity of 5% in the next six months, puts us in a good position for tourism to contribute more to New Zealand this fiscal year.”

Tourism New Zealand will use three themes — food and beverage, active escapes and wellness — to connect potential visitors with experiences across the regions and help create urgency to book.

Active escapes will show New Zealand as a great place for outdoor holidays, from walking and cycling to other ways visitors can enjoy our landscapes. Wellness will show New Zealand as a place to slow down, spend time in nature and feel refreshed, with te ao Māori helping shape the story. Food and beverage will highlight New Zealand’s unique food story, including our landscapes, seasons, local produce, culture and the New Zealand Michelin Guide.

Visitor spending on dining has increased year on year to AUD2.07 billion, showing strong interest in New Zealand’s food and beverage scene. This aligns with Tourism New Zealand insights showing 84% of potential visitors want to try local cuisine.

The IVS also showed visitor satisfaction remained high, with 91.3% of visitors saying New Zealand met or exceeded their expectations, illustrating that New Zealand and the tourism businesses that deliver visitor experiences provide a high-quality experience that visitors will return home to recommend.

“New Zealand’s tourism businesses, from hotel brands that deliver a consistent experience around the country to the unique visitor experiences offered by families from Northland to Rakiura, Stewart Island, are what drives the success of this sector, and I thank them for making our job of promoting Aotearoa New Zealand to the world so rewarding.”

Regional growth remains a key part of the opportunity. International visitor spend is up across 27 of 31 regions according to MBIE’s Monthly Regional Tourism Estimates.

(Source: Tourism New Zealand)

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In a message to the association’s global membership, Oh said: 

“Our thoughts are with Nepal following the devastating flash floods of 26 August, which have caused significant loss of life and widespread damage along specific river corridors in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli areas, particularly in Rasuwa district and downstream communities. 

“Our deepest condolences go to the families who have lost loved ones, and our solidarity goes to our colleagues, their families, local communities, guides, drivers, porters, and tourism businesses directly affected by the disaster. We also extend our respect to the first responders, search and rescue teams, and all those working in extremely difficult conditions.”

“At the same time, as the situation continues to develop, it is important that we provide travellers and tourism stakeholders with an accurate picture of what has been affected — and what has not.

“The impact of the floods is significant, but it is geographically concentrated. The vast majority of Nepal remains unaffected and continues to welcome visitors. Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara and the Annapurna region, the Everest and Khumbu region, Chitwan, Bardiya, Lumbini and the Terai, as well as Nepal’s airports and major tourism infrastructure, continue to operate. The affected areas are concentrated along specific corridors, including parts of Rasuwa, Langtang and the Bhote Koshi, where search and rescue and recovery operations are ongoing.

“For international travellers and the tourism industry, this distinction matters. Nepal is a country of extraordinary geographic and cultural diversity, and conditions in one river corridor should not be taken to represent the situation across the entire country. We therefore encourage travel businesses, media, travellers and other tourism stakeholders to rely on verified information and to assess travel plans based on the specific destination or route concerned.

“For Nepal’s tourism community, continued responsible travel to unaffected destinations is also an important way of standing with the country at this difficult time. Tourism provides livelihoods for millions of people, and continued visitor activity in destinations that remain operational can help sustain businesses, workers and communities. At the same time, recovery efforts focus on the areas most directly affected.

“Nepal has been part of the PATA family since our earliest years. The PATA Nepal Chapter and Student Chapter are among the most active in our network, and our connections across the country extend far beyond our membership. At a time like this, our responsibility is to stand alongside our colleagues, their families and communities, while also helping ensure that Nepal’s tourism economy can continue to support livelihoods and contribute to recovery.”

OH’s message identifies two support paths

Give to the Nepal Tourism Recovery Fund

The PATA Foundation’s Nepal Tourism Recovery Fund will be live shortly, focused on recovering tourism livelihoods — the guides, drivers and porters, and the families running the homestays, lodges, teahouses and small hotels along the affected corridor. Many of these families have lost their premises and their equipment as well as their homes, and with them the income they would have earned this season. Helping them rebuild is how income returns to the affected communities, and it is work our industry is well placed to support.

“This is where we are asking members, their customers and their networks to direct support.”

Oh confirmed the association will share the donation route through PATA’s channels and on patafoundation.org, which he asked members to be ready to pass it on to their own customers and networks.

“If your organisation would like to contribute directly, or discuss a larger commitment, write to foundation@pata.org now, and we will come back to you.”

Check what you are telling travellers about Nepal

“As set out above, the effects of the floods are concentrated along one river corridor. International coverage has not consistently made that distinction, and trips are being cancelled to parts of Nepal that were not affected. This is also the main planning and booking season for travel to the country, which makes the accuracy of published information particularly important at this moment,” Oh concluded

Where to get accurate information

NepalNow — the Nepal Tourism Board’s live travel information page, updated daily, with destination-by-destination status, a corridor map, traveller FAQs and emergency contacts: nepalnow.travel

Rely on figures issued by Nepal Police and the NDRRMA, and do not repeat unverified numbers.

PATA Nepal Chapter —  www.pata.org.np 

The Chapter will confirm operating conditions in the affected region as the situation stabilises. Chairman

Contact PATA Foundation

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)Foundation enquiries: foundation@pata.org 

(Source: PATA)

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