Bangkok--4 Jun--PATA Travel
Journalists are now invited to register as non-hosted accredited media for the PATA Travel Mart 2009 in Hangzhou. Accreditation provides journalists with access to show events and the on-site media centre staffed by members of the PATA Corporate Communications team. It also provides access to press briefings by national tourism organisations (NTO), roundtable media discussions and the PTM workshops covering topical travel industry issues. Please note that PATA is unable to cover the cost of air fares and/or accommodation for media at this event.
Non-hosted media privileges:
Preferential airfares are available on supporting PTM carriers Cathay Pacific (CX), Dragonair (KA), Japan Airlines (JAL) and Thai Airways (TG) in economy and business class to accredited media attending the Mart
Preferential room rates at official and supporting hotels
Entry to official events, functions and press conferences
Preferential media rates to luncheon workshops by PATA's Strategic Intelligence Centre
Complimentary return airport transfers and local coach transfers
Complimentary local tours hosted by the Hangzhou Tourism Commission
Luncheon workshops by PATA's Strategic Intelligence Centre
Valuable insights into the China and India outbound markets. Join our experts for lunch on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th. Please note that seats are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. To register, email [email protected]
Media briefings
A final schedule will be sent to registered media delegates in August.
Social events and functions
Apart from the many business sessions the programme in Hangzhou also includes:
Welcome reception - September 22nd
Delegates' social hour
Hosted dinners and late-night functions
PATA Gold Awards presentation and luncheon - September 25th
Media Centre
The PTM Media Centre opens at 13.00hrs on Monday September 21st for registration and accreditation and will operate during normal PTM hours. Facilities will include:
Interview area
Bulletin board
Computer terminals with Internet access, plug-in USB ports and CD-burner
Printer; IDD fax line; local telephone line