Welcome to the PATA UK & Ireland Chapter

PATA UK is the hub of activity for Pacific Asia. We have a community of over 5,000 travel professionals who strive to be travel experts for a wide array of destinations throughout the region. Our goal is to educate the UK travel trade by hosting events throughout the UK, where members can keep up-to- date about the latest happenings in Pacific Asia.

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Sep 11

Taste of PATA, London

The Dilly, 21 Piccadilly, London W1J 0BH
11 September 2025

Sep 16

PATA Roadshow, Belfast

Clayton Hotel Belfast, 22-26 Ormeau Ave, Belfast BT2 8HS
16 September 2025

Sep 17

PATA Roadshow, Dublin

Herbert Park Hotel and Park Residence, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
17 September 2025

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Kowloon Harbourfront Hotel: Your Family’s Perfect Hong Kong Getaway

Article textTraveling with family just got easier at Kowloon Harbourfront Hotel, where spacious suites, resort-style amenities, and a prime location come together to create unforgettable moments.

With a lead-in category as a 2-bedroom suite hotel in Hong Kong, we pledge to ensure your stay is filled with ultimate comfort. Our Family Two-Bedroom Suite and 2-Bedroom QUAD Suite can be selected from either Harbourview or Cityview, allowing you to enjoy the world-renowned Victoria Harbour skyline or immerse yourself in the city's vibrant atmosphere from your private enclave, provide the ideal home base, featuring separate living areas and kitchenettes, perfect for families wanting to stay together without sacrificing space or comfort.

When it’s time to relax, the tropical-inspired outdoor pool* invites guests for a refreshing dip, while the sauna and steam room offer parents a quiet retreat. Meanwhile, little ones can burn off energy at the Kids Paradise, ensuring everyone leaves happy.

Strategically located just minutes from Tsim Sha Tsui and Hung Hom MTR stations, the hotel places families at the doorstep of Hong Kong’s cultural landmarks, shopping districts, and waterfront promenades. Whether it’s a weekend city break or an extended family retreat, Kowloon Harbourfront Hotel offers a seamless blend of convenience and comfort.

*In order to provide a better environment for our guests, the outdoor swimming pool will be closed for annual maintenance from November to March every year.

PATA Newsletter - July 2025

This month we are shining a spotlight on 'Family Holidays' in the Asia Pacific region.

Read on to hear top tips from our PATA members..

From Wonder to Wisdom: Journeys That Bring Generations Closer

From Wonder to Wisdom: Journeys That Bring Generations Closer

When it comes to family holidays, the goal isn’t just escape — it’s connection. Time away from routine becomes time well spent, and the most memorable souvenirs aren’t bought — they’re shared. This month, we spotlight experiences that speak to every generation: immersive, inspiring, and designed for togetherness. Whether you’re looking to stargaze, explore with your senses, or eat your way through history, these three destinations show how travel can teach, thrill, and bring families closer — one moment at a time.

Learn in Sri Lanka | Stargazing in Wilpattu & Anuradhapura

In Sri Lanka’s dry zone, the night sky isn’t just a backdrop — it’s a lesson in scale, silence, and science. Families can lie back under a sea of stars in Wilpattu or Anuradhapura, where guided stargazing becomes a blend of local legend and deep-space learning.

Children trace constellations once used by ancient navigators. Parents listen as myths are told alongside meteorology. The result? A shared sense of awe — and a better understanding of the night that connects us all.

“What begins as curiosity turns into quiet wonder. There’s something incredibly grounding about staring into the same sky your ancestors did.”
— Suranjith De Fonseka, Managing Director, DTH Travel Sri Lanka

What’s Not to Be Missed: Telescope tours and star storytelling under some of South Asia’s clearest skies.

Perfect For: Multi-gen families craving depth, stillness, and star-fuelled imagination.

Play in Hong Kong | Fengyun Pavilion, Ngong Ping Village

This isn’t your average museum trip. At the Fengyun Pavilion, families step into the legend of the Three Kingdoms — not by reading plaques, but by entering the battlefield. Through projection mapping, motion-tracking games, and holograms, ancient China comes alive with cinematic intensity.

From launching virtual sky lanterns to devising battle strategies alongside legendary general Zhuge Liang, this is hands-on cultural play that blends education with adrenaline.

“Young minds want movement. This experience gives them action, history, and a reason to keep asking questions.”
— Fan Zhang, General Manager, DTH Travel China

What’s Not to Be Missed: Interactive battle zones, the Shu Roads Corridor, and the multisensory Zhuge Liang zone.

Perfect For: Families with teens, tech-savvy travellers, and those who prefer their heritage with a pulse

Eat in Malaysia | Culinary Heritage in Penang

In George Town, Penang, food is more than sustenance — it’s a love language passed through generations. From street stalls to Michelin-starred colonial mansions, families can taste their way through history while learning the stories behind each dish.

Sister-run food carts frying rice cakes with inherited precision. Claypot pancakes perfected over a century. Eight-course menus served in restored heritage mansions. Each bite is a chapter — and every meal, a moment to slow down and savour together.

“You can trace family trees through flavours here. The food tells you who they are, and how they’ve stayed true to it.”
— Renee Osman, General Manager, DTH Travel Malaysia

What’s Not to Be Missed: Duck noodle soup from a 40-year-old stall, wok-fried char koay kak (radish rice cakes), and coconut-crisp apom (mini pancake) made in claypots.

Perfect For: Food-loving families who travel with open appetites and curious hearts.

Why Family Travel Still Matters

Because the best souvenirs aren’t things — they’re shared moments. In the quiet of starlit skies, the thrill of history brought to life, or the warmth of a street-side meal, families don’t just bond — they grow together.

For travellers seeking holidays that create connection across generations, DTH Travel is here to help design the journey. Reach out to Mr. David Carlaw, Sales Director for the UK & Ireland, at david.carlaw@dth.travel. For more curated travel ideas, visit www.dth.travel.

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