Pata Denmark Chapter

Name

Pata Denmark Chapter

Legal name

PATA Denmark Chapter

Website

https://pata.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PATA Denmark Chapter is a non-profit membership association serving as the Danish arm of the Pacific Asia Travel Association. It runs approximately 12 annual events — networking, workshops, and its flagship Worldwide Workshop — for Danish travel agencies, airlines, hotels, and destinations, funded by membership dues and airline sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel Trade Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Travel industry networking
• Industry association membership
• Trade association events
• Travel trade workshops
• Business networking events

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederiksberg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: The organization generates revenue primarily through membership fees. Members pay annual dues to access the network, events, and professional community of the travel industry.
2. Event participation fees: Some events may have participation fees or limited free access for members, contributing to revenue generation.
3. Sponsorship revenue: Corporate sponsors such as Qatar Airways, Emirates, Air India, and Billund Lufthavn sponsor events and activities, providing additional revenue streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PATA Denmark Chapter is a non-profit membership-based industry association that operates Denmark's largest travel industry network. It sells annual memberships and recurring event access to travel agencies, airlines, hotels, destinations, and travel industry partners, delivering approximately 12 yearly events including the flagship Worldwide Workshop, workshops, seminars, networking gatherings, and social events. Revenue is generated from membership dues, event participation fees, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

PATA Denmark Chapter is Denmark's largest travel industry network organization, representing the entire travel sector including travel agencies, airlines, hotels, destinations, and partners. The organization operates as a unified membership platform offering approximately 12 annual events including the flagship Worldwide Workshop, networking events, seminars, workshops, and social gatherings. The core offering consists of membership services that provide access to networking events, exhibitor/buyer matching, and professional development opportunities across the Danish travel industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PATA Denmark Chapter Membership
• PATA Worldwide Workshop
• PATA Denmark Networking Events Program

Quantifiable outcome

• ~12 annual events providing networking and learning opportunities

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EmiratescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEmirates sponsors PATA Denmark events, including the Sommerhygge (summer gathering) event in Copenhagen Harbor. The partnership provides visibility to the airline among Danish travel industry professionals.
• Qatar AirwayscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerQatar Airways sponsors PATA Denmark events, providing marketing visibility and brand exposure to the Danish travel industry network.
• Air IndiacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAir India sponsors PATA Denmark events, gaining access to the Danish travel industry professional network for brand promotion and B2B relationships.
• Billund LufthavnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBillund Airport sponsors PATA Denmark events, supporting the travel industry network in Denmark.
• EmiratescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEmirates sponsors the Bar SKOR Dart Tournament event, providing event support and brand visibility.
• Qatar AirwayscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerQatar Airways sponsors the Keramik-kursus (ceramics course) event in Skanderborg.
• Billund LufthavnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBillund Airport co-sponsors the Keramik-kursus event in Skanderborg.
• EmiratescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEmirates sponsors the Sommerhygge i Københavns Havn event, providing welcome remarks and quiz activities during the boat tour.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• PATA Sweden Chapter: Direct Nordic sister chapter of PATA, operating the same membership-based network model for travel-trade professionals in Sweden. Same parent brand, same revenue model (membership + sponsorship), and same event-driven value proposition.
• ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents): UK travel trade association that runs membership programmes, industry events, and advocacy for travel agents and tour operators. Direct analogue at national-association scale with a similar member-fee and event-sponsorship revenue model.
• Skål International: Global professional association of travel and tourism industry leaders, organised through local clubs. Comparable model — membership dues, regular networking events, sponsor-driven activities — and overlapping membership base (airlines, hotels, destinations, tour operators).
• Danmarks Rejsebureau Forening (DRF): The Danish Travel Agents Association, the primary national trade body for Danish travel agencies and tour operators. Closest direct competitor in Denmark for travel-trade membership and representation, with overlapping member base and event calendar.
• PATA Norway Chapter: Norwegian sister chapter of PATA, structured as a membership-based travel-trade association in a neighbouring Nordic market. Operates the same brand, business model, and event-led value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• IATA (International Air Transport Association): Global airline trade association that runs industry events, training, and standards. While not a direct national-club peer, PATA Denmark's airline sponsors (Emirates, Qatar Airways, Air India, Thai Airways) participate in IATA, and the membership/event/standards model is analogous.
• ECTAA (European Travel Agents' and Tour Operators' Association): European umbrella body for national travel-agent associations, of which PATA Denmark operates in parallel. Comparable on the membership-association model and event convening, but at a broader regional/policy level rather than local trade networking.
• World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC): Global forum for the travel and tourism industry that convenes members (including airlines, hotels, destinations) at events and through advocacy. Overlaps with PATA Denmark on the convening/membership role and on the cross-value-chain member base.
• CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association): Global cruise industry trade association that runs membership-based events, training, and trade shows for travel agents. Comparable membership-and-event business model, though focused on cruising rather than land/air travel.

Regional players

• USTOA (United States Tour Operators Association): US-focused association representing tour operators, with member dues, events, and advocacy. Same association business model as PATA Denmark but operating in a different geography and with a tour-operator (rather than full travel value chain) focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pata-denmark-chapter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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