Meet Our New Interns In Q2 2023!
We have had the pleasure of welcoming new team members who joined us as Intern Associates and have been helping us support our objectives throughout the second quarter of 2023. We invite you to get to know them and their experience at PATA!
Chi Lan Nguyen - Events Intern
Hello everyone! I’m Chi Lan from Vietnam. I graduated from the Spanish Department at Hanoi University. I’m a Q2 Events Intern of PATA. Since I was a student, I have always been fascinated by the dynamics of every event I have joined, both onsite and online. Therefore, I have been passionate about being an event manager. I began my journey by being a part of the organising board for my school’s events, and now I’m proud to be an intern of PATA’s Event Team. Being with PATA allows me to fulfil my dream in a fast-paced and professional environment. Not only do I have more practical experience in event management, but I also gain knowledge about the tourism and hospitality industries. At the same time, the PATA family helps me to expand my networking and to meet up with and learn from talented friends and colleagues from different cultures. As an event associate, I’m looking forward to contributing to the development of PATA, increasing our team productivity, honing my skills and talents in both the event and tourism fields, and meeting wonderful people. Thanks PATA for giving me this invaluable opportunity.
Dyah Ayu – SIC intern
Hello wonderful people! I’m Dyah Ayu from Indonesia and I have just finished my Tourism Bachelor Degree from Bandung Polytechnic of Tourism. Throughout my studies, I have had the opportunity to travel to various destinations and gain first-hand experience in the field of tourism development. This has not only broadened my perspective but has also given me a deeper appreciation for the diversity and beauty of different cultures. I also possess extensive knowledge in areas such as tourism planning and development, destination management, and community-based tourism. I also have a fond interest in tourism research, as I believe research data is a powerful tool to produce tourism planning and development strategies. That’s why I joined the SIC team in PATA, to develop my skills in research data techniques internationally. I’m very happy to be given the opportunity to work with wonderful people from different countries and cultures. I hope I could bring a valuable contribution to both the organisations and myself. I’m looking forward to experiencing another great opportunity with PATA families.
Elena Leparova – Membership Intern
Hallo everyone! My name is Elena, and I am a graduate of Vitality and Tourism Management at the HZ University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. I have always been fascinated by the tourism industry and all the ways I could contribute to its development. Tourism is one of the major economic engines in most countries and its support and progress are vital. That is why I have chosen to become a part of PATA, an organisation that gives us the chance to learn from the best teams and get first-hand knowledge on various parts of the industry from its most esteemed representatives. Being a membership associate has been an amazing opportunity for me to learn and broaden my horizons, hone my professional skills and work towards supporting the tourism sector that is vital for the Asia-Pacific region. Working at PATA helped me sharpen my team building, research and communication skills. Having access to the endless resources of the association helped me re-evaluate my professional goals and gave me new prospects about my future professional development and career goals.
Ian – Marketing Intern
Hi, my name is Ian. I graduated from the Department of Hotel Tourism Management in Korea (ROK). Tourism is one of the means for everyone to enjoy regardless of their job and to enrich their lives, so I liked it since I was young and I was interested in it. I applied for the PATA internship because I wanted to learn and experience various things while meeting various companies and workers in the tourism field. In addition, I applied to the marketing team because I thought the role of marketing is the most important in the tourism field. While working in the marketing team, I will try to be a big help to the team by identifying my shortcomings and building practical skills and work sense. I'm so happy to be an intern at PATA, and thank you so much for giving me this opportunity.
Iris Lee – Events Intern
Hello! This is Iris from Korea (ROK). I just graduated and I am taking my internship in PATA Events team. As a graduate, I have studied in multiple countries, mostly focused on Thailand and Korea, which both hold themselves to be mainstay tourism destinations for most heading to Asia. This experience helped me gain opportunities to interact with others in a multicultural setting, where having the ability to adapt to differing viewpoints and understand others. So, I think this internship can be another great opportunity to interact with people and share some thoughts and experiences. As a person who works in the tourism industry, I am very excited to join PATA family and to support various tourism events.
Jiwoo Hwang (Jerry) – Membership Intern
Hey there! I'm Jiwoo Hwang, but you can call me Jerry. As a tourism major, I've always been interested in working for an international organisation related to the industry. So it's truly an honour to have the opportunity to work at PATA! I'm excited to be a part of a team that shares my values of responsible tourism and sustainability. By working with PATA, I hope to develop my knowledge and skills in the tourism industry and make a positive impact by promoting ethical and sustainable practises. I'm eager to contribute to the team's mission and learn from the talented individuals at PATA. Let's make a difference together!
Minji Cho – Youth Intern
Hello, my name is Minji Cho, and I studied tourism management. I'm also interning at the PATA Youth department. I have a passion for exploring different cultures, meeting new people, and working in international environments. That's why I'm excited to be at PATA, which offers the perfect opportunity for me to pursue my interests. As an intern in the Youth department, I feel proud to work for young people an essential resource for the future of the tourism industry. My main responsibilities include supporting PATA's Youth Ambassador, Nick, managing youth programmes and digital marketing, and empowering young people to play a leading role in the responsible and sustainable development of the tourism industry in the Asia Pacific region. I find this work incredibly meaningful and inspiring, and I'm thrilled to contribute to the department's biggest event, the Youth Symposium. I hope to make a positive impact through my contributions. In addition, I'm excited to attend PATA's largest annual event, the PATA Annual Summit (PAS), where I'll have the opportunity to meet and communicate with industry experts and participate in shaping the future of the tourism industry. Overall, I believe that working at PATA will be an incredible experience, and I'm thrilled to be a part of it.
About the PATA Internship Programme
The PATA Internship Programme provides students with the opportunity to learn about PATA and the travel & tourism industry on an international scale. Interns will be required to perform operational, support, and administrative tasks in various parts of the organisation.
Applications for Jul - Oct internship are now open, find more information about the programme here!