The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Mr Chui Sai On, has returned from Thailand after leading a delegation to attend the 55th Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Annual Conference held in the beach resort of Pattaya between 23-27 April. During his visit, Mr Chui met with the Deputy Director of China National Tourism Administration, Mr Gu Zhaoxi, and the President of PATA, Mr Nobutaka Ishikure. Mr Chui and the delegation attended the opening ceremony and hosted a luncheon on behalf of the Macao Government for delegates from all over the world. At a speeh during the luncheon, Mr Chui said tourism is one of the most important economic pillars of Macao and having been named Historical City in the World Heritage List by UNESCO last year had further strengthened Macao's tourism brendname. Matching the theme of "Changing Lifestyles -- New Opportunities" for the conference this year, Mr Chui highlighted how to capitalise on new opportunities after human living patterns had changed and affected the travelling ways and manners -- an important study topic for the tourism industry. Mr Chui also attended the ministerial breakfast meeting where he exchanged views and updated the attendees on the latest development in Macao.. He also met with the Cambodia's Minister of Tourism, Mr Lay Prohas, when they agreed to strengthen co-operation and exchange. Mr Chui also invited Mr Lay to visit Macao. The Macao Government Tourist Office became a member of PATA in 1966: in 1983 a branch of PATA was set up in Macao. With the support of the Government and the tourism industry, the 54th PATA Annual Conference was held in Macao last year.
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