Experiencewith

The ultimate showcase of the AsiaPacific Region

1st - 18th September 2020

Launching Experience PATA We know that for many of you, Taste of PATA was a highlight in your calendar, with the

Truman Brewery in Brick Lane coming alive with the sounds, flavours and buzz of the AsiaPacific region. Whilst we’re not able to gather together in person, we could not letSeptember pass without our annual celebration – and so we’re delighted to launch

Experience PATA - the ultimate @ home showcase of the Asia Pacific region.

Calling all Asia Pacific agents!

How does it work? Over three weeks in September, PATA together with Travel Uni, will be bringing you a hostof interactive, virtual sessions covering Asia Pacific destinations, products and attractions.These include:

MASTERCLASSESEvery Tuesday & Wednesday there will be a live destination masterclass from one of ourprimary sponsors; tune in live to join in the discussions and Q&A, as well as be in with achance to win spot prizes, or watch in your own time on our Facebook page.

VIDEOSWe will also be premiering a host of short videos from our suppliers – a great way to top upyour knowledge. Take a 10-minute coffee break and check these out on Facebook.

EXPERIENCE LIVE SESSIONSOver 3 Thursdays, we will be bringing you our 90-minute EXPERIENCE LIVE sessions – usingan advanced tech platform, you will have a chance to join us in the main arena before visitingeach of our supplier ‘stations’ by clicking on their tables for 7-minute sessions. Suppliers willbe waiting to update you on their destinations and products, as well as answer all yourquestions in these 2-way sessions. Just like the real thing! Complete your Virtual Passport bycollecting a 'stamp' from each supplier to be in with a chance to win some great top prizes.

Who can I meet?Check out the full list of sponsors logos at the bottom of this programme to find out.

WINAdopt a Koala from the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital, courtesy of Tourism Australia

1 night in Vinpearl Landmark81 HCMC in a Premier Room + 5 nights in VinOasis Phu Quocin a Standard Ocean View Room including breakfast for two people 5-Night stay at Outrigger Resorts including half board for two people

3-nights stay at Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket in a Premier Ocean Front room includingbreakfast for two people

2-night stay at Village Hotel Sentosa including breakfast for two people 2-night stay at The Outpost including breakfast for two people2-night stay at The Barracks including breakfast for two people

2-night stay at Raya Heritage in a Rin Terrace Suite including breakfast for two people2 x tickets to La Perle in Dubai, courtesy of Red Elephant Reps

£30 Jonh Lewis/Waitrose voucher, courtesy of South Australia Tourism Commission 1000-piece Sydney Harbour jigsaw puzzle, courtesy of Destination New South Wales

Thai Meal Kits, courtesy of Tourism ThailandVarious vouchers, goodybags and wine!

NB We strongly recommend joining all 3 Thursday sessions – this is so you have a chanceto meet all your exhibitors and are eligible to enter the top prize draw. However it is also

possible to just register for one or two of the sessions if you are unable to attend all 3dates. Each Thursday afternoon we will also be giving away spot prizes!

Get InvolvedPlaces at Experience Live are limited – reserve your space TODAY by visitingwww.pata.org.uk/experience

We are anticipating a wait list, so please be courteous to your fellow industry friends, andlet us know in advance if you are no longer able to come so we can offer your place tosomeone else. You can also register for our destination masterclasses on www.pata.org.uk/experience

Dates and times for all of the sessions are in the programme below, or online atwww.pata.org.uk/experience And keep up to date with all our latest videos and news on Facebook@PacificAsiaTravelAssociation

Register here

Join us for a true ‘experience’ of everything our fantastic Asia Pacific Region has tooffer! Set up as a virtual fair, you will have the opportunity to connect with keysuppliers through engaging, immersive, and fun sessions.

Across all 3 Thursday sessions, we will be virtually transporting you acrossdestinations such as Australia, Thailand, Taiwan, Philippines, Papua New Guinea,New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and MORE.

With the chance of winning amazing prizes, you will need to visit each stand tocomplete your ‘virtual passport’ to be entered into the prize draw.

Experience LIVE Session 

Week One

Thursday, 3rd September 2020 4pm - 5:30pm

Tuesday, 1st September 2020 3pm - 3:30pm

Wednesday, 2nd Sept 202010:30AM

Okinawa Conventions &Visitors Bureau

Tune into our videopremiere on Facebook!

Philippine Department of Tourism Masterclass

Find out why It’s More Fun in the Philippines as we show you whatthis destination has to offer. From our world-class beaches, culturaldelights, mouth-watering food and more!

Join us for a true ‘experience’ of everything our fantastic Asia Pacific Region has tooffer! Set up as a virtual fair, you will have the opportunity to connect with keysuppliers through engaging, immersive, and fun sessions.

Across all 3 Thursday sessions, we will be virtually transporting you acrossdestinations such as Australia, Thailand, Taiwan, Philippines, Papua New Guinea,New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and MORE.

With the chance of winning amazing prizes, you will need to visit each stand tocomplete your ‘virtual passport’ to be entered into the prize draw.

Outrigger Resorts Masterclass

Tourism Thailand Masterclass

Experience LIVE Session 

Week Two

Thursday, 10th September 2020 4pm - 5:30pm

Tuesday, 8th September 2020 11am - 11:30am

Wednesday, 9th September 2020 3pm - 3:30pm Join Outrigger Resorts as Director of Sales introduces their resorts inMaldives, Phuket, Koh Samui and Mauritius highlighting key sellingpoints and who agents should send to their resorts.

Also includes useful links to photo libraries, agent programme, andfacebook page.

Wednesday, 9th Sept 202010AM

Tourism Australia, SociallyDistant Down Under

Thursday, 10th Sept 202010am

Tourism Northern Territory,Whistle Stop Tour of NT

Join us live from Thailand as we virtually transport you to the Land ofSmiles and showcase what this amazing destination has to offer.

Taiwan Tourism Bureau Masterclass

Tourism Australia Masterclass

Join us for a true ‘experience’ of everything our fantastic Asia Pacific Region has tooffer! Set up as a virtual fair, you will have the opportunity to connect with keysuppliers through engaging, immersive, and fun sessions.

Across all 3 Thursday sessions, we will be virtually transporting you acrossdestinations such as Australia, Thailand, Taiwan, Philippines, Papua New Guinea,New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and MORE.

With the chance of winning amazing prizes, you will need to visit each stand tocomplete your ‘virtual passport’ to be entered into the prize draw.

Experience LIVE Session 

Week Three

Thursday, 17th September 2020 4pm - 5:30pm

Tuesday, 15th September 2020 11am - 11:30am

Wednesday, 16th September 2020 3pm - 3:30pm

Join us Live from Australia and meet some of our friendliest locals. Hear from ourpassionate Wildlife keepers about what makes our native animals so special.

Friday, 18th Sept 2020 2pm

Find out if you're a luckywinner!Tune into our Facebook Live

where we draw out thewinners for our major prizes!

Join Darrin as he takes you on a journey through Taiwan to find out why thisdestination is The Heart of Asia. Learn more about their lush mountain forests,dramatic marble cliffs, serene waters and a fascinating fusion of Asian andAboriginal cultures. Combining to create a truly unique destination.

Friday, 17th Sept 2020 10am

Tahiti Tourisme, update onCovid precautions in Tahiti

In every corner of Australia, you'll find unique experiences and attractionssure to deliver the most memorable holiday you've ever had. Whether you’relooking for stunning natural beauty, unique wildlife, incredible food & wine,or indigenous culture – Australia has it covered! So take this moment todaydream and keep your wanderlust alive. When the time is right, Australiawill still be the beautiful, awe-inspiring destination you and your customershave been dreaming of. www.aussiespecialist.com/en-gb

Primary Sponsors

Thailand is an amazing destination offering its visitors fabulous food,dazzling scenery and over 2,000 miles of incredible coastline. And of course,the welcoming nature of the Thai people is what gives Thailand its nicknameas The Land of Smiles, and this is what makes people travel back time andtime again. www.thailandexpert.co.uk

Travel Uni is acknowledged as the leading travel industry engagementplatform, globally. Providing free training courses and webinars, support tools,news and advice all in one place, it is an important resource for travelprofessionals to continually develop their career education. Members canaccess a huge range of online courses and webinars together withcompetitions, rewards and in-depth product knowledge from leading travelindustry partners in the Pacific Asia region and throughout theworld. www.traveluni.com

Outrigger Resorts featured destinations - Phuket, Koh Samui, Maldives, andMauritius. Like the ancient voyagers who gave us our name, we were bornwith a passion for discovery. Polynesian navigators boldly travelled vast,uncharted distances, driven by an unlimited desire to explore the worldbeyond the horizon. It was a world they greeted with open arms and, ashosts, we follow their example. Graciousness cannot be taught. It is thepurest expression of the human spirit, infused with natural kindness and aneffortless warmth you may have never experienced before.www.outrigger.com

More and more travelers are choosing the Philippines as their preferredAsian destination. Visit the Philippines table to find out more about what youcan offer your clients from beach holidays, city breaks and other islandadventures. www.itsmorefuninthephilippines.co.uk

Nicknamed ‘Formosa’ – the beautiful isle – Taiwan is a gem of a country withlush mountain forests, dramatic marble cliffs, serene waters and afascinating fusion of Asian and Aboriginal cultures. Together with thebustling city of Taipei they combine to create a truly unique destination.www.eng.taiwan.net.tw

The PATA VillageSilver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors