Istanbul will host the PATA Annual Summit 2025, an event organized by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and hosted by the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA).
The announcement was made during a recent PATA board meeting in Bangkok, highlighting Istanbul as a significant location for this global travel and tourism event.
Situated on the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul is famous for its rich history, diverse culture, and iconic architecture, including landmarks like the Hagia Sophia, Dolmabahçe Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. With 56.7 million international visitors in 2023, Türkiye is one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations worldwide, and Istanbul plays a pivotal role in this growth.
PATA CEO expressed enthusiasm about the summit’s location, stating, “I am humbled to take the PATA Annual Summit 2025 to a city that stands on two continents – Asia and Europe, as PATA strives to grow within the Asia Pacific region and globally. This Summit is important for the travel & tourism fraternity to shape a resilient, responsible, and reimagined future in a sustainable manner.” He also appreciated the TGA for hosting the event with support from Turkish Airlines.
The Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency, deeply invested in promoting sustainable tourism, views the PATA Annual Summit as a chance to spotlight Istanbul’s unique blend of culture and growing economy.
İsmail Bütün, General Manager of TGA, commented, “As the Turkish Tourism Board, we are excited to be hosting PATA’s 2025 Annual Summit in İstanbul. The Asia-Pacific region is amongst our key growth markets, and we can’t wait to host the esteemed members of PATA in İstanbul soon and show them the best of Turkish hospitality.”
Adding to the significance of the event, Turkish Airlines has been named the Official Airline Partner for the summit.
Ahmet Olmuştur, Chief Commercial Officer of Turkish Airlines, stated, “As Türkiye’s flag-carrier, we deem it our mission to support initiatives that promote our country’s countless tourist attractions and vast potential. PATA Annual Summit 2025 will gather tourism and travel professionals from the Asia-Pacific region in Istanbul and will undoubtedly create a great atmosphere of networking and collaboration.”
The PATA Annual Summit 2025 will include plenary and breakout sessions, roundtable discussions, and the PATA Executive Board and Board meetings. The summit aims to be a platform for PATA’s members, global partners, and stakeholders to address challenges, opportunities, and sustainable growth strategies for the travel and tourism industry.
Further details about the PATA Annual Summit 2025 in Istanbul will be announced as the event approaches.
