PATA and SPTO sign Memorandum of Understanding

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding.

The MOU’s objective is to pave the way for streamlined communications between the two organisations, ensuring that they work together as much as possible to deliver maximum benefits to their respective members.

The agreement was signed by PATA President and CEO, Mr. Peter de Jong and SPTO Deputy Chairman, Mr. Bill Gavoka. The signing was witnessed by Tonga’s Tourism Minister, Mr. Mussao Paunga, and Fiji’s Tourism Minister, Mr. Pita Nacuva.

Mr. de Jong said: "PATA and SPTO will both benefit from this new exchange of information resources. The SPTO brings local access and knowledge we wouldn't otherwise have."

Mr. Gavoka added: "The SPTO and its members can benefit from PATA’s global network and its marketing out-reach on behalf of the South Pacific." This MOU continues PATA’s efforts to maximise benefits for its Pacific-based membership.