As a follow-up to last year's educational event, we're bringing back a favorite topic for our members: How to Grow Your Travel Business #202.  Mix and mingle with your travel industry colleagues and preferred suppliers during a mini-trade show.  Enjoy a presentation on 2019 trends in social media, marketing, digital tools and more - aimed at small business agency owners and independent agents.  Following dinner, we will conduct round-tables on various topics such as group travel, how to work…

  The world’s hottest new ships boast innovative hi-tech designs. Robust, powerful and built on the cutting edge of 3D nautical technology, these new ships feature robot bartenders, a sky-pod rising 300’ above the ship and a 90-ton platform allowing guests to fly on a magic carpet. New yachts will feature immersive experiences including submarines, zodiacs, and superyacht tenders. While others step back in time, powered by 35 sails on 5 masts, authentic sailing …     These innovative ships continue…

  You asked for it - we are bringing back the South Pacific - Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea are coming to San Diego!  Get your reservation in early because we expect a "full house" for seminars, trade show and round table presentations. The focus will be on 'hidden secrets', exciting and unusual things to do, activities to appeal to families and those seeking different experiences. Sign up in advance for one of five seminars before the trade…

  This event is SOLD OUT!  Not to worry, if you have already RSVP'd - you are on the list; but we are no longer accepting new RSVPs. PATA San Diego Chapter turns 40 this year!  RSVP now for our celebration with Hawai’i Tourism USA.  A special evening with top Hawaiian suppliers, great prizes, entertainment, memorabilia, and a lovely dinner at Bali Hai Restaurant awaits. Bali Hai Restaurant 2230 Shelter Island Drive San Diego, CA 92106 5 pm - 9…

  Join us this coming June as we head back to the motherland of PATA International: Asia!  Mix and mingle with top industry suppliers promoting travel to Asia as well as your fellow travel agents from around SoCal. We have set up a fun trade show with a complimentary henna artist from 5 - 6 pm hosted by A Classic Tours Collection, followed by an Asian dinner featuring top Asian specialties.  Learn all about Asia cruising with dinner presentations by…

**  THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT! If you already RSVP'd, you are on the list - see you there! ** Heritance Aarah has heard that SAN PATA Members are always “up” for a new product “so let’s come out and meet them!  Mr. Suresh Dissanayake, Assistant Vice President, Sales & Marketing for Heritance Aarah will be coming from Maldives specifically to meet our distinguished members of SAN PATA and share his passion for the Maldives.  Have a sneak peak in to…

Back by Popular Demand: San Diego International Airport familiarization tour! Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Time: 8:30 – 11:00 am Location: San Diego International Airport - Terminal 2  $10 PATA San Diego Chapter Agent Members $20 Non-Members & Guests San Diego Airport Authority is offering our SAN PATA Chapter another rare opportunity to tour the new International Terminal.  This is a 1-hour walking tour of the new arrival facility - please wear comfortable shoes.  After the tour, the San Diego…