The Taj Group of Hotels has won the 2003 Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Award in the environment category. The Taj entry for the award was titled Ecotaj Corporate Environment Programme of Taj Group of Hotels. The PATA Gold Awards recognise exceptional achievements in a variety of endeavours, bringing acclaim to the best the region's travel industry has to offer. The winning projects set industry standards for excellence and environmental concern.

The award will be presented on April 14, 2003, during a special luncheon at the 52nd PATA annual conference, to be held in Bali, Indonesia, and will also be featured in the PATA 2003 conference daily. The winning entries will be on display at the conference for all delegates to appreciate and enjoy.

The PATA is a not-for-profit travel trade association serving government tourist offices, airlines, hotels and other travel-related companies throughout the Pacific Asia region, with a mission to enhance the growth, value and quality of Pacific Asia travel and tourism.