The Pacific Asia Journey Affiliation (PATA) is about to organise PATA Worldwide Convention on Girls in Journey from March 20-22, 2024, hosted by the Division of Tourism, Philippines.
“PATA recognises that addressing gender equality within the journey and tourism sector is totally necessary to the accountable and sustainable growth of the journey and tourism business,” stated PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid. “Regardless of comprising nearly 50% of the tourism workforce within the Asia Pacific area, girls haven’t obtained the appreciation and assist essential for their very own financial and social prosperity. The occasion goals to spark significant dialogues and inventive options devoted to the empowerment of ladies within the journey sector. It underscores that girls’s prosperity is integral to the business’s general success, notably as we navigate the challenges and alternatives within the post-pandemic journey and tourism panorama.”
The three-day convention, that includes business leaders will underscore the essential position of ladies and the present state of gender variety within the tourism business. It is going to uncover initiatives and methods in the direction of progress and equality akin to breaking boundaries for ladies’s empowerment within the business, selling sustainability with girls as brokers of change, and fostering girls’s management growth. The occasion won’t solely have a good time girls’s achievements and contributions to journey and tourism but additionally present a possibility to critically look at gender disparities within the business, shedding mild on varied points akin to the dearth of ladies in managerial positions.
“I’m delighted to welcome the PATA Worldwide Convention on Girls in Journey to the Philippines. This occasion aligns seamlessly with our dedication to selling variety and empowering girls within the journey and tourism sector. The DOT believes within the transformative energy of tourism, not only for the vacation spot however for the empowerment of our girls. By means of this convention, we goal to showcase the nation’s dedication to girls’s progress, from supporting native entrepreneurship to advocating for gender equality in training. Collectively, allow us to form a future the place girls play an integral position within the sustainable growth of journey and tourism,” remarked Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco as she obtained the information of the Philippine’s internet hosting of the occasion.
“Bohol, with its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant communities, serves as a great backdrop for fostering significant dialogues on girls’s contributions to the business,” the Tourism Chief added.
Nestled within the coronary heart of the Central Visayas area of the Philippines, Bohol is a charming vacation spot famend for its gorgeous landscapes, akin to the long-lasting Chocolate Hills and the mesmerizing Loboc River. As guests discover this enchanting island province, they encounter a myriad of sights, from the geological wonders of the Chocolate Hills to the charming wildlife on the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary in Corella. Past its pure attract, Bohol caters to marine lovers with dolphin encounters close to Pamilacan Island and coral backyard exploration at Panglao, Balicasag, and Cabilao Islands. Adrenaline seekers can discover their thrill at Danao’s Journey Park, whereas historical past lovers can delve into Bohol’s wealthy heritage, that includes outdated homes, centuries-old stone church buildings, and watchtowers.
Past its pure wonders, Bohol has made important strides in selling girls empowerment by means of varied initiatives. The province actively helps native girls in entrepreneurship, offering alternatives for ability growth and financial independence. Girls-led cooperatives and companies thrive in sectors like handicrafts and agritourism, showcasing the power and resilience of Bohol’s feminine group. Moreover, academic applications and advocacy efforts contribute to fostering gender equality, making Bohol not solely a picturesque journey vacation spot but additionally a beacon of progress in empowering girls inside its vibrant communities.
Because the PATA Worldwide Convention on Girls in Journey is hosted by the Division of Tourism, Philippines with the total assist of PATA, registration is being waived, aside from value to Bohol and lodging onsite.
Whereas PATA acts as a catalyst for the accountable growth of journey and tourism to, from and throughout the Asia Pacific area, the Affiliation is proud to notice that the PATA Worldwide Convention on Girls in Journey is a internet zero carbon occasion. PATA will work with a neighborhood inexperienced challenge to assist assist organisations to cut back native greenhouse fuel emissions and enhance carbon sequestration sources within the Philippines. As a part of our dedication to sustainability, there shall be a nominal cost of USD 10 for carbon offset per particular person for this occasion.
