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March 2016
World Tourism & Aviation Leaders Summit
Future of Travel
PATWA International Awards
Pacific Area Travel Writers Association
MESSAGE FROM VINOD ZUTSHI
IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India
I am happy to know that Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA) is organizing the World Tourism &
Aviation Leader Summit and the PATWA International
Seminar on Future of Travel followed by the PATWA
International Awards ceremony at ITB 2016.
The tourism and aviation sector work in synergy with
common objective to bridge the distance between
countries and promotion of destinations. India with its
improved infrastructure and world class airports with
enhanced capacity provides excellent connectivity to
destinations across the world. Travel from important
source markets to India has grown substantially and
so too within the country.
I am also happy to note that PATWA is also deliberating on the future of travel. Travel is gaining momentum
with advanced technology, better connectivity and
the desire of people across the world to travel either
for business or to explore new destinations and add to the wealth of their experiences.
I wish PATWA success for their events.
Vinod Zutshi
MESSAGE FROM RAM SHINDE
Minister of State for Home (Rural), Public Health Agriculture and Horticulture Marketing
& Tourism, Government of Maharashtra
Maharashtra is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India offering a diverse range of experiences from pristine beaches, wildlife sanctuaries, hill
stations, natural caves, waterfalls, to imposing forts,
colourful festivals, ancient pilgrimage shrines, museums, and historical monuments.
Maharashtra is a vast canvas rich of the colourful art
and culture of the state and glorious historical legacy.
The diversity of offerings of the state are a delight for
both Indian and International tourists and provides
plenty opportunities to create lifelong travel memories. Scenic mountains, an untouched widespread
coastline and locations that are situated amid incomparable beauty make Maharashtra the perfect holiday
destination in India.
It is an ideal destination for leisure tourists who wish
to indulge in a serene and peaceful environment to relax and unwind.The state also offers wildlife
enthusiasts an experience like no other with its innumerable wildlife sanctuaries and forest areas.
Other than water sports, Maharashtra offers plenty of trekking opportunities to adventure buffs
as well. The rich history of Maharashtra offers an extraordinary experience to history lovers. Miles
and miles of scenic coastline along the Arabian Sea ensure that Maharashtra is abundant with a
variety of beaches.
Maharashtra’s appeal amongst foreign tourists has increased by leaps and bounds over the years.
Today, Maharashtra features amongst the top tourist destinations globally and the rise in both
inbound and domestic tourist numbers is extremely encouraging.
We would like to take this opportunity to invite one and all to this enchanting land and experience
the famed Maratha hospitality first hand.
Ram Shinde
MESSAGE FROM DR. MAHESH SHARMA
Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Tourism & Culture and Minister of State of
Civil Aviation, Government of India
I am happy to learn that Pacific Area Travel Writer Association (PATWA) is organizing a World Tourism & Aviation Leader Summit and International Seminar on Future
of Travel followed by PATWA International Award during
ITB Berlin.
The future of travel is an important subject being taken
by PATWA, an UNWTO Affiliate. According to the forecast of the UNWTO, International tourist arrivals grew by
4.4% in 2015 to reach a total of 1,184 million in 2015, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.
Some 50 million more tourists (overnight visitors) travelled to international destinations around the world last
year as compared to 2014. There is a bright future. But,
it will influenced by exchange rates, oil prices and natural
and manmade crises in many parts of the world.
I wish the seminar its great success.
Dr. Mahesh Sharma
MESSAGE FROM DILIP PARULEKAR
Minister of Tourism, Government of Goa
I am extremely happy that the Pacific Area Travel Writers
Association (PATWA) is organizing the World Tourism
and Aviation Leaders Summit on Future of Travel, followed by PATWA International Travel Awards Ceremony
on 10th March, 2016 at 2.30 p.m. at A1, City Cube Building, ITB Berlin.
Goa promotes and markets itself as a 365 day holiday
destination where in every season there is a reason for
tourists to be in Goa, enjoy the warmth and hospitality
of the people of Goa, engage in events and activities and
make it a point to return back for more fun and excitement.
Goa has a variety of offering for tourists which range
from adventure tourism, hinterland tourism, wellness
tourism, wedding tourism, eco tourism, pilgrimage tourism, heritage tourism, monsoon tourism, sports tourism
and a lot more.
Tourists come to Goa to avail and enjoy of all these facets that helps them to unwind and log out
from the routine hustle and bustle of life.
Goa Tourism is committed on providing tourists the best it can and new products and bouquets
which are in the offing which will further boost tourism.
We wish PATWA all the very best and all success in the conduct of the World Tourism and
Aviation Leaders Summit on Future of Travel, followed by PATWA International Travel Awards
Ceremony at ITB Berlin 2016.
Dilip Parulekar
MESSAGE FROM MARIO HARDY
Chief Executive Officer, Pacific Asia Travel Associatoin
I extend sincere greetings to the Officers and Members of
the Pacific Area Travel Writers Association and I congratulate you wholeheartedly on your efforts with regard to the
forthcoming World Tourism & Aviation Leaders’ Summit
and PATWA International Seminar
on the ‘Future of Travel’.
On behalf of the Pacific Asia Travel Association I wish your
organisation every success with
this event at ITB Berlin. May your organisation continue to
support with enthusiasm and
integrity the fundamental purposes and objectives of tourism.
With best wishes,
Mario Hardy
ABOUT PATWA
Sagar Ahluwalia, Secretary General, PATWA, with Mayor of Berlin,
Klaus Wowereit, at the PATWA International Seminar at ITB Berln.
Photo taken at the PATWA International Green Tourism at London
during WTM.
Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General of UNWTO, receiving the
Tourism Man of the Year award from Sagar Ahluwalia,
Secretary-General of PATWA. Prem Ahluwalia, Secretary
PATWA is on the right
H.E. Mrs. Eglanting Gjermeni, Minister of Urban Development
& Tourism, Albania, receiving the PATWA International
Achiever Award from Taleb Rifai, Secretary-General, UNWTO
at ITB BERLIN
GLOBAL WARMING: IMPACT ON TOURISM
PATWA International Seminar 2015 at WTM London
Tourism is both a vector and a victim of climate change. UNWTO research shows
that tourism accounts for 5% of global CO2 emissions. On the other side, rising sea
levels, coastal erosion, loss of biodiversity threaten the future of tourism. Although
progress has been made on multiple fronts, we need to step up our efforts to better understand the link between tourism and climate change, said Carlos Vogeler,
Director of UNWTO at the Pacific Area Travel Writes Association (PATWA) International Seminar during World Travel Market, London. The seminar was attended by
a large number of international media, diplomats and government representatives.
It focused on the issue of Global Warming: Impact on Tourism and how UNWTO
works towards its conservation.
Climate change is one of the greatest defies of our
times. As highlighted by the United Nations Secretary- General, Ban Ki-moon, ‘climate change is the
preeminent geopolitical and economic issue of the
twenty first century.’ It rewrites the global equation
for development, peace and prosperity, said Carlos
Vogeler.
He explained the UNWTO working to raise awareness on climate change issues in the tourism sector
and integrating tourism into United Nations and oth-
er international policy processes on climate change.
He emphasized on the Davos Declaration which was
implemented in 2007 by UNWTO, together with the
UN Environment Programme and the World Meteorological Organisation. The Declaration acknowledged the reality of climate change and its interrelationship with tourism and it also set a long-term
strategy required to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from within the sector.
Vinod Zutshi, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Gov-
(L-R) Sagar Ahluwalia, Secretary General of PATWA, Carlos Vogeler, Director UNWTO, Vinod Zutshi, Secretary,
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India released the PATWA Hand Book during the PATWA International Seminar
Carlos Vogeler, Director UNWTO, speaking at the PATWA
International Seminar on Global Warming & Its Impact on
Tourism during World Travel Market, London
Vinod Zutshi, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of
India addressing the PATWA International Seminar on Global Warming & Its Impact on Tourism
ernment of India, said “Tourism sector is the least
polluting sector and is most eco-friendly. We need
to concentrate on the ill effects of Global Warming
and its impact on tourism. 73% of Himalayas are in
India, we project Himalayas as one of the major tourist places but strength of Himalayas is melting away
due to Global Warming. So these aspects have to
be seen and precautions should be taken to protect
them.”
protect the environment. He also talked about water
pollution. He added, “India has a network of major
rivers and has the largest peninsula. All prominent
cities of the world have been developed because of
the availability of rivers. As the number of tourists
increase, vehicles also increase, thus the air pollution and overcrowding. Therefore, its ill effects on
environment and solid waste management itself are
great challenges.”
He further said, “we have certain examples from
India: how ill effects of Global Warming hampered
tourism growth and affected environment and crucial steps were taken to cure it. We have started
‘Clean India Campaign’, ‘Initiation of CNG in all public transport’, ‘Save Ganga Campaign’ and more to
Addressing the seminar, J. Lipman, Director of
Greenearth said “the framework of WTO is a good
framework. The challenge is how they will get resources to focus on this issue. If we would not realize
and burn the fossil fuel at this rate, it will contribute
to ‘Climate Change’ and we will face many problems
International media at PATWA International Seminar on Global Warming & Its Impact on Tourism held at WTM Lon-
J. Lipman, Director of Greenearth speaking at the
PATWA International Seminar during WTM, London
Sagar Ahluwalia, Secretary General of PATWA addressing the PATWA International Seminar
Speaking on the occasion Sagar Ahluwalia, Secretary General of PATWA said, “PATWA has passed a
resolution known as ‘Berlin Declaration’ on Global
Warming where they tell the tourists to avoid destinations, hotels and airlines that don’t adhere to
green tourism. This will encourage these organizations to follow norms of eco tourism.”
PATWA visited the affected places and did articles
to support tourism in those areas.”
“We need to concentrate on the methods to cope
the harmful effects of Global Warming because
floods, tsunami, draughts, earthquakes are result of
environmental degradation. This will affect our future generations. We need to adopt smart methods
to conserve environment. Adding to this, he also focused on the role of PATWA during Tsunami in India and Indonesia. During the disaster, members of
PATWA is the leading travel writers’ organization representing members from all over the world. The aim
of PATWA is to promote professional development
of Travel Writing and Travel Communication, which
will make invaluable contribution in the promotion
of Tourism. PATWA supports the fundamental objectives and efforts for tourism and at the same time
it maintains adherence to the fundamental principles
of the UNESCO, United Nation and the World Tourism Organization.
The membership of PATWA is free and is open for
full time journalists who have minimum of ten years
of experience.
A section of the audience at the PATWA Seminar at WTM London
PATWA AWARDS
PATWA AWARD CATEGORIES
GLOBAL GALAXY OF PATWA AWARD WINNERS
GLOBAL GALAXY OF PATWA AWARD WINNERS
PATWA AWARDS, 2014
PATWA AWARDS, 2014
PATWA
AWARDS,
2013
PATWA
AWARDS,
2013
Tourism Man of the Year
TALEB RIFAI
Secretary General
UNWTO
PATWA International Achiever Award
EGLANTINA GJERMENI
Minister of Urban Development & Tourism
Albania
Goa, India- Best Destination for Relaxation,
Entertainment and Water Sports
DILIP PARULEKAR
Minister of Tourism, Government of Goa
Best Tourism Minister of the Year
MOHAMED HISHAM ABBAS ZAAZOU
Minister of Tourism
Arab Republic of Egypt
Vienna- Best Heritage City
KATHARINA KOZAK
Market Manager
Vienna Tourist Board
Hall of Fame- Lifetime Contribution in
Hospitality
VEER VIJAY SINGH
Chief Operating Officer
Vivanta by Taj, India
The awardees at the PATWA International Awards Ceremony at ITB Berlin
World Tourism & Aviation Leaders Summit | Culture : Vehicle for Tourism
PATWAAWARDS,
AWARDS,2013
2013
PATWA
For Promotion of Tourism Worldwide
MARTIN J CRAIGS
Chief Executive Officer
Pacific Asia Travel Association
Hall of Fame- Lifetime Contribution in
Hospitality
K.B. KACHRU
Executive Vice President
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, South Asia
ITC Grand Chola, Chennai- Best
Luxury Hotel
NAKUL ANAND
Executive Director
ITC
Lavasa, India- Emerging Destination in
India
RAJIV DUGGAL
Senior Vice President
Lavasa Corporation
The Waldorf Astoria New YorkBest Luxury Hotel
PHILIPPE GARNIER
VP- Luxury and Leisure Sales
Waldorf Astoria
PATWA AWARDS, 2012
PATWA AWARDS, 2012
PATWA AWARDS, 2011
PATWA AWARDS, 2011
PATWA AWARDS, 2010
PATWA AWARDS, 2009
Pacific
Area
Travel
Writers
Association
Pacific
Area
Travel
Writers
Association
PATWA
AWARDS,
2008
PATWA
AWARDS,
2008
KUONI - Best Travel Company of the Year
in India
ZUBIN KARKARIA
CEO & MD, India & South Asia
Kuoni Travel Group, India
AIR INDIA - Best Asian Airlines from Europe Hall of Fame Award
to India
Lifetime Contribution for Promoting
DEEPAK BRARA
Jamaica Worldwide
Executive Director Commercial
EDMUND BARTLETT M.P.
Air India
Minister of Tourism Jamaica
Egypt For
Leisure & Romance
ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT
Young Achiever in Marketing
ABINASH MANGHANI
Head-Sales & Marketing
Fortune Park Hotels
The awardees at the PATWA International Awards Ceremony at ITB Berlin
Pacific
Area
Travel
Writers
Association
Pacific
Area
Travel
Writers
Association
PATWAAWARDS,
AWARDS,2008
2008
PATWA
HALL OF FAME - Lifetime Contribution
for Promoting Sri Lanka Worldwide
PREMA COORAY
Chairman, Sri Lanka Convention Burea
Promoting Innovative Tourism ofOrissa
PARAG GUPTA
Commissioner-Cum-Secretary Tourism
Government of Orissa
Emirates Airline For Excellent Services
VOLKER GREINER
Sales Manager
Young Achiever Award in Hospitality
KARAMBIR SINGH KANG
General Manager, The Taj Mahal
Palace & Tower
Promoting Tourism in Middle East
ALI Z A ABU MONASSAR
Executive Chairman
Net Tours & Travels
PATWA AWARDS, 2007
PATWA AWARDS, 2007
PATWA AWARDS, 2006
PATWA AWARDS, 2006
PATWA AWARDS, 2005
PATWA AWARDS, 2004
PATWA AWARDS, 2003
PATWA AWARDS, 2002
PATWA AWARDS, 2001
PATWA AWARDS, 2000
PATWA AWARDS, 1999
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