Bangkok--28 Sep--PATA Corporate Communications Buyers and sellers at PATA Travel Mart 2007 (PTM07) in Bali are overwhelmingly delighted with theshow, despite the Mart being spread across seven locations over twofloors. PATA Director - Events Ms Sheila Leong said she was pleased thatefforts to schedule buyer appointments by seller zones had paid off. “Having spoken to some of our buyer delegates on the show floor, I amvery pleased that most buyers were happy with the structure andappreciated our concern for them in this area,” she said. Ms Leong reaffirmed that, with 4,294 square metres, PTM07 has morethan 5% more built-up exhibition space than PTM06 in Hong Kong SAR. Most delegates acknowledged that the pre-Mart planning and on-siteoperations were extremely well organised and efficient. “PATA Travel Mart is very well structured and punctually organised,”said Paris-based Interface Tourism’s Ms Serena Valle, who accompaniedseven French buyers to this year’s Mart. “The level of exhibitors is extremely high and perfect for reachingEuropean customers. Niche products such as ecotourism and diving inparticular, are well suited to the needs of the French,” she said. “The high number of 5-star and boutique properties with spa facilitiesis incredibly interesting to both France and Italy where theseproducts are really trendy.” Orbitz Worldwide’s General Manager Asia Pacific Mr Andrew Cox, a buyerdelegate from Sydney who is attending his second PTM, said that theevent is an important stop on their worldwide trade show circuit as itcomplemented Orbitz’ global strategies in supplier negotiations. “Our targeted appointments have proven highly successful and we havealready written much business,” said Mr Cox. He added that furthermeetings have been organised as a result of the social sessions. “Avery well run and organised event.” President and CEO of Thailand’s Aprime Hotels & Resorts Mr DanaiWansom was another to agree and congratulated PATA on this year’ssuccess, adding that the appointment session and networking programmewas very well arranged. “The show has improved in all areas,” he said. “Excellent!” Attending his first PTM, Hospitality Marketing Concept’s Senior VicePresident Asia Pacific Mr Stuart McAusland said: “PTM offered us agreat opportunity to not only meet with our existing clients but alsoto introduce our products to potential clients.” In Bali to introduce and raise awareness for Voila Hotel Rewards,their new loyalty programme for independent hotels, he added thatattending PTM has given them a better idea on how to work theirmarketing plan. Nikko Hotels International’s Assistant Vice President Global MarketingMr Norihisa Ishida, a regular participant to PTM, found the businesssessions very productive. “While we had already secured pre-scheduled appointments, we alsoadded many walk-in appointments,” he said, adding that their corporatestand was so busy that staff were kept on their feet. Hotel Nikko Hong Kong’s Assistant Director of Sales Mr Dickson Hosaid: “We have already obtained up to 150 room nights of potentialbusiness for our hotels in India and Hong Kong in January 2008.” For more information contact: PATA Corporate Communications Ms Min Min Wong Tel: +66 (0)2 658-2000 extension 107 Email: [email protected] PATA Marketing Communications Mr David Gillbanks Tel: +66 (0)2 658-2000 extension 108 Email: [email protected]