Pacific Area Travel Writers Association

Pacific Area Travel Writers Association PATWA promotes the professional development of travel communication and media.

PATWA hands out the prestigious PATWA International travel awards at ITB, Berlin every year. The Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA) is a NGO (non government
organisation) which was founded in 1998, at the Pacific Area Travel Association (PATA) Conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka. PATWA’s founding philosophy is to support PATA’s primary objectives of being a catalyst for responsibly devel

oping the travel and tourism industry in the Asia Pacific region. PATWA works with both the public and private sectors to support sustainable growth and improve the quality of travel and tourism. PATWA adheres to the fundamental principles of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the United Nations (UN), and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

As we recognize and celebrate excellence in tourism, we received appreciation from H.E. Mateo Julián Estrella Durán, For...
17/08/2026

As we recognize and celebrate excellence in tourism, we received appreciation from H.E. Mateo Julián Estrella Durán, Former Vice Minister of Tourism, Republic of Ecuador, on Republic of Ecuador receiving the PATWA International Travel Award 2026 as Destination Of The Year - Adventure Experiences.

Such acknowledgements reinforce our commitment to building stronger bridges between destinations, governments, and tourism stakeholders worldwide.

Together, we continue to champion the transformative power of tourism on the global stage.

Mateo Estrella Ecuador Travel Turismo Ecuador🇪🇨
Yatan Ahluwalia Pulkit Sharma

Sheldon Keens-Douglas, Resort Manager, Spice Island Beach Resort, on Spice Island Beach Resort winning the PATWA Interna...
15/08/2026

Sheldon Keens-Douglas, Resort Manager, Spice Island Beach Resort, on Spice Island Beach Resort winning the PATWA International Travel Award 2026 as Best All-Inclusive Resort (The Caribbean).

PATWA International Travel Awards are more than a recognition; they are a testament to the dedication, innovation, and commitment that drive excellence in tourism across the globe.

Each winner’s quote reinforces the value of acknowledging outstanding achievements among destinations, governments, aviation, hospitality, travel tech and industry leaders worldwide.

We thank our award winners for being part of the growing PATWA legacy of excellence.

Spice Island Beach Resort Sheldon Keens-Douglas
Yatan Ahluwalia Pulkit Sharma

As we recognize and celebrate excellence in tourism, we received appreciation from H.E. Lusine Gevorgyan, MBA, Chairpers...
12/08/2026

As we recognize and celebrate excellence in tourism, we received appreciation from H.E. Lusine Gevorgyan, MBA, Chairperson of the Tourism Committee of the Ministry of Economy, Republic of Armenia, on Republic of Armenia receiving the PATWA International Travel Award 2026 as Destination Of The Year - Natural Attractions.

Such acknowledgements reinforce our commitment to building stronger bridges between destinations, governments, and tourism stakeholders worldwide.

Together, we continue to champion the transformative power of tourism on the global stage.

Լուսինե Գևորգյան / Lusine Gevorgyan Armenia, The Hidden Track
Armenia 🇦🇲 Yatan Ahluwalia
Pulkit Sharma

As we recognize and celebrate excellence in tourism, we received appreciation from H.E. Barbara Rwodzi, Minister of Tour...
07/08/2026

As we recognize and celebrate excellence in tourism, we received appreciation from H.E. Barbara Rwodzi, Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Zimbabwe, on Republic of Zimbabwe receiving the PATWA International Travel Award 2026 as Destination Of The Year - Natural Wonders.

Such acknowledgements reinforce our commitment to building stronger bridges between destinations, governments, and tourism stakeholders worldwide.

Together, we continue to champion the transformative power of tourism on the global stage.

Zimbabwe Tourism Authority
Yatan Ahluwalia Pulkit Sharma

As we recognize and celebrate excellence in tourism, we received appreciation from H.E. Barbara Rwodzi, Minister of Tour...
06/08/2026

As we recognize and celebrate excellence in tourism, we received appreciation from H.E. Barbara Rwodzi, Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Republic of Zimbabwe, on Republic of Zimbabwe receiving the PATWA International Travel Award 2026 as Destination Of The Year - Natural Wonders.

Such acknowledgements reinforce our commitment to building stronger bridges between destinations, governments, and tourism stakeholders worldwide.

Together, we continue to champion the transformative power of tourism on the global stage.

Zimbabwe Tourism Authority Barbara Rwodzi
Yatan Ahluwalia Pulkit Sharma

Peter Finn, Chief Executive Officer & Noah Finn, Founding Managing Partner, FINN Partners, on FINN Partners winning the ...
03/08/2026

Peter Finn, Chief Executive Officer & Noah Finn, Founding Managing Partner, FINN Partners, on FINN Partners winning the PATWA International Travel Award 2026 as Best Communications Agency - Travel & Tourism.

PATWA International Travel Awards are more than a recognition; they are a testament to the dedication, innovation, and commitment that drive excellence in tourism across the globe.

Each winner’s quote reinforces the value of acknowledging outstanding achievements among destinations, governments, aviation, hospitality, travel tech and industry leaders worldwide.

We thank our award winners for being part of the growing PATWA legacy of excellence.

FINN Partners Debbie Dowding
Yatan Ahluwalia Pulkit Sharma

Trevor Sadler, Chief Executive Officer, interCaribbean Airways, on interCaribbean Airways winning the PATWA Internationa...
31/07/2026

Trevor Sadler, Chief Executive Officer, interCaribbean Airways, on interCaribbean Airways winning the PATWA International Travel Award 2026 as Best Airline Of The Year - Regional (The Caribbean).

PATWA International Travel Awards are more than a recognition; they are a testament to the dedication, innovation, and commitment that drive excellence in tourism across the globe.

Each winner’s quote reinforces the value of acknowledging outstanding achievements among destinations, governments, aviation, hospitality, travel tech and industry leaders worldwide.

We thank our award winners for being part of the growing PATWA legacy of excellence.

interCaribbean Airways
Yatan Ahluwalia Pulkit Sharma

Zubin Saxena, Senior Vice President, Regional Head South Asia, Hilton, on Hilton winning the PATWA International Travel ...
29/07/2026

Zubin Saxena, Senior Vice President, Regional Head South Asia, Hilton, on Hilton winning the PATWA International Travel Award 2026 as Best Hotels – Lifestyle Experiences, South Asia.

PATWA International Travel Awards are more than a recognition; they are a testament to the dedication, innovation, and commitment that drive excellence in tourism across the globe.

Each winner’s quote reinforces the value of acknowledging outstanding achievements among destinations, governments, aviation, hospitality, travel tech and industry leaders worldwide.

We thank our award winners for being part of the growing PATWA legacy of excellence.

Hilton Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Yatan Ahluwalia Pulkit Sharma

As we recognize and celebrate excellence in tourism, we received appreciation from HE. Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Touri...
27/07/2026

As we recognize and celebrate excellence in tourism, we received appreciation from HE. Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Printing & Stationery, Goa, on Goa receiving the PATWA International Travel Award 2026 as Destination Of The Year - Rejuvenation.

Such acknowledgements reinforce our commitment to building stronger bridges between destinations, governments, and tourism stakeholders worldwide.

Together, we continue to champion the transformative power of tourism on the global stage.

Goa Tourism Rohan Khaunte
Kedar Naik Dr Pramod Sawant Deepak Narvekar
Yatan Ahluwalia Pulkit Sharma

Mugdha Sinha, Managing Director, India Tourism Development Corporation, on ITDC winning the PATWA International Travel A...
24/07/2026

Mugdha Sinha, Managing Director, India Tourism Development Corporation, on ITDC winning the PATWA International Travel Award 2026 as Best Organisation – Tourism Development (ASIA).

PATWA International Travel Awards are more than a recognition; they are a testament to the dedication, innovation, and commitment that drive excellence in tourism across the globe.

Each winner’s quote reinforces the value of acknowledging outstanding achievements among destinations, governments, aviation, hospitality, travel tech and industry leaders worldwide.

We thank our award winners for being part of the growing PATWA legacy of excellence.

Mugdha Sinha India Tourism Development Corporation Limited
Yatan Ahluwalia Pulkit Sharma

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