We’re kickstarting the PATA Youth Symposium with a panel discussion that pits dreams vs. reality, and the battle for the future of tourism.
Many youths join the travel industry because of a deep-seated love for travel, but there is also a firm belief within the PATA Youth community that this industry has significant potential to become a positive catalyst for sustainable and responsible development. What must we do to ensure that we do not repeat the mistakes of the past as we move forward in the post-COVID-19 future? How do the youth envision the future of travel? How realistic are our dreams to rebuild the industry in a more sustainable and more responsible manner?
Speakers
Datuk Musa Hj. Yusof, Deputy Director-General, Promotion, Tourism Malaysia
Datuk Musa Yusof is currently holding a position as the Deputy director General (Promotion) of Tourism Malaysia. He spearheaded multiple divisions at Tourism Malyasia with over 30 years of working experience in domestic as well as international marketing and promotion for Southeast Asia, Europe, Asia and Africa. Read more
Jason Lusk, Managing Partner, Clickable Impact Consulting Group
Jason is a regional pioneer in fostering cooperation between development agencies, large corporations, and technology innovators to accelerate social and environmental impact. He brought the Asian Development Bank into a partnership with PATA and corporate innovation accelerator Plug and Play to promote cleantech innovation in Asia’s hospitality sector. Read more
Pauline Yang, PATA Youth Member
Pauline Yang is a recent graduate with an emphasis in Hospitality and Tourism from the School of Travel Industry Management at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. She currently serves as an AmeriCorps Volunteer in Service to America (VISTA), Economic Revitalization Research Analyst with the City & County of Honolulu. Read more
Suyin Lee, Managing Director, Discova
As the Managing Director of Discova, a global destination management company employing 400 people in Asia and the Americas, Suyin is passionate about the creation of sustainable livelihoods and the empowerment of local communities in emerging economies. Read more
Moderator
Aletheia Tan, PATA Youth Ambassador, PATA
Aletheia has a very strong background in community management, as well as digital marketing and project management. Currently, as the PATA youth Ambassador, she is based in Bangkok, Thailand. Aletheia spearheads PATA Youth initiatives and takes care of an international youth community that is made up of more than 2000 youths, 25 Student chapters and 80 Educational institutions. Read More
Co-Hosts
Asset-H&C
RMIT University
Daffodil International University
Woosong University
Global Academy of Tourism & Hospitality Education
PATA India Christ University Student Chapter