The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 PATA Gold Awards. These awards have long been proudly supported and sponsored by the Macau Government Tourist Office. This year, the awards recognise the achievements of 21 separate organisations and individuals.

Therefore, the year 2011 sees 26 PATA Grand and Gold Awards presented, with multiple awards going to Kerala Tourism as well as the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and Tourism Australia. The awards ceremony will take place on Monday, April 11, 2011 at China World Hotel during the PATA 60th Anniversary and Conference, Beijing, China. 

PATA Grand Awards are presented to outstanding entries in the four principal categories: Marketing, Education and Training, Environment, and Heritage. This year, the Grand Awards go to Accor Asia Pacific, Singapore, for Education and Training; Kerala Tourism, India, for Environment; Galle Face Hotel, Sri Lanka, for Heritage, and Tourism Australia in the Marketing category.

Said Joao Manuel Costa Antunes, director, MGTO: “Our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners on receiving the Grand and Gold Awards." The winning entries this year have established another benchmark of excellence, innovation and advancement in the responsible development of travel and tourism. We are also honoured to be the sponsor of the PATA Gold Award for the 16th consecutive year, especially when PATA is celebrating its 60th anniversary; a remarkable milestone that reflects PATA’s exceptional contributions and achievements in the tourism industry.”

PATA Grand Awards 2011 - Category & Winners List as below

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