The Pacific Asia Travel Association’s Annual Tourism Monitor 2026 reports that Asia Pacific international visitor arrivals reached 239 million in early 2026, up 2.9% year-on-year and equivalent to 96.3% of the corresponding 2019 level, as growth moderates.
DP World, a leading provider of smart end-to-end logistics solutions, has appointed Jason Varsamidis as the new CEO and Managing Director for Asia Pacific region. In this role, he will lead the company's Asia Pacific portfolio of ports, terminals and logistics businesses across 22 geographies.
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the Asia-Pacific Outdoor Lodging Association (APOLA) have signed an MoU formalising their partnership. As a not-for-profit, APOLA aims to drive sustainable growth, innovation, and excellence across the Asia Pacific outdoor lodging, or “glamping,” sector.
