PATA EXCHANGE 2009

PATA Exchange 2009, the inaugural event has been hailed as a complete success!

Over 140 pre-registered buyer and around 50 sellers filled Australia House's large Exhibition Hall.

Here are some photos and quotes from the day.....

Mike Tattersall, Epsom Worldchoice:

“The great thing about this new initiative is being able to pick and choose which sellers we want to meet. The online appointments system has worked really efficiently – and we’ve come away learning new things and with plenty of new ideas for our clients.”

Sharon Bernstein, Tourism Tasmania:

“Excellent organisation and high-quality appointments made the first PATA Exchange a most worthwhile experience. We will definitely be here again next year.”

Carmen Tse , Hong Kong Tourism Board:

“We had a full appointments list, the venue was perfect and the session times and organisation made for a very useful and productive day.”

Ian Mills, Langham Hotels International:

“The timing of the PATA Exchange – straight after ITB – is key and a large part of the event’s inaugural success. It is an excellent initiative for those unable to attend ITB and we will definitely be here again.”

Lillian Fonseca, Golden Days in Asia:

“It’s ideal to be able to attend an event where you can tailor your day to get the most out of meetings. PATA Exchange has got off to a great start and has established a good basis for next year.”

Ranjit Sharma, India Tourism:

“An excellent appointment system – we will be here again next year.”

Nick Clout/Caroline Cairns, myvacations.co.uk:

“This was an excellent opportunity for an operator like us that is expanding in Asia Pacific to meet a whole range of suppliers under one roof. The PATA Exchange was a very efficiently organised event and this, coupled with the on-line appointments setting, avoided much of the wasted time you so often get at trade fairs.”