PATA UAE Higher Colleges of Technology is Hosting the Upcoming COVID-19: New Digital Solutions for Recovery Webinar
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 28th May 2021 – The Covid-19 pandemic has put global tourism to a standstill with borders closing down and health protocols tightening up to ensure public health safety. The steady decrease of travelers resulted in many tourism destinations and businesses struggling to continue in an economy that depends on tourist receipts.
PATA Australia University of Queensland (UQ) Student Chapter and PATA University of Girona EMTM Student Chapter Learn that Destination Management is No Small Feat
Queensland, Australia; Girona, Spain, 26th May 2021 - On Thursday, 21st May, PATA Australia University of Queensland (UQ) Student Chapter and PATA University of Girona EMTM Student Chapter co-hosted a webinar “How tourism transforms communities”. Three guest specialists, Suyin Lee, Peter Christiansen, and Michaela Connor, from a Singapore-based global destination management company Discova shared their knowledge and experiences with the opportunities that tourism offers for communities and the initiatives they have undergone throughout the 14 countries in which they operate.
PATA Nepal Student Chapter Organized a Virtual Event in Collaboration with PATA Bangladesh Dhaka University Student Chapter
Kathmandu, Nepal, 25th May 2021 - PATA Nepal Student Chapter organized a virtual event in collaboration with PATA Bangladesh Dhaka University Student Chapter where members from both the chapters exchanged their nation's delicacies to promote their nation. The session was a wonderful networking opportunity for both the chapter members. Sharing the cuisine of both nations helped the audience to know about the nation’s cuisine in depth.
Leadership Coaching Session for PATA Malaysia Taylor’s Student Chapter Committee Members
Subang Jaya, Malaysia, 20th July 2021 - On Monday, PATA Malaysia Taylor’s Student Chapter (PATA MTSC) participated in the First Leadership Coaching Session initiated by Mr. Jonathan Low (the CEO, Coach and Speaker of Global Success Learning Academy). This coaching session aimed to enhance the leadership skills of the committee members by recognizing their strengths and weakness.
PATA Malaysia Taylor's Student Chapter Hosting the HEX Talk Tourism 2021: Is Malaysia Ready for the 'Vaccine Passport'?
Subang Jaya, Malaysia, 20th May 2021 - The School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events (SHTE), Taylor's University and PATA Malaysia Taylor's Student Chapter (PATA MTSC) organized their virtual HEX Talk Tourism entitled “Is Malaysia Ready for the 'Vaccine Passport?”. This virtual HEX talk aimed to share and highlight the public awareness and acceptance level of an eventual 'vaccine passport' initiative while discussing its impacts on the Hospitality and tourism industries.
PATA Malaysia HELP University Student Chapter: Newly Elected Executive Members of MAY 2021 - DEC 2021
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 27th APRIL 2021 - PATA Malaysia HELP University Student Chapter formed a new executive committee of MAY 2021 - DEC 2021 through a virtual election on 27th April 2021. The virtual election was conducted from 8:00pm to 9:30pm via Microsoft Teams and led by Ms. Brenda Han Josef (Chairperson).
PATA University of Girona EMTM Student Chapter's First Virtual Event: Master Thesis Tip Talk
Girona, Spain, 21st April 2021 – On Thursday, 15th April, the PATA University of Girona EMTM Student Chapter organized its first virtual event, Master Thesis Tip Talk. The event was led by chapter’s Chairperson, Stella González, who guided first-hand experiences on master thesis challenges and tips by two Alumni of the European Master in Tourism Management (EMTM) program, Birthe Menke and Dominic Gialdini.
PATA Malaysia Taylor’s Student Chapter (PATA MTSC) Elects New Executive Committee (2021/2022)
Subang Jaya, Malaysia, 8th April 2021 - PATA Malaysia Taylor’s Student Chapter formed a new executive committee of 2021/2022 through a virtual election last 19 March 2021. The virtual election was conducted from 2 pm to 3.30 pm via a zoom application and chaired by Dr. Thanam Subramaniam (the advisor of PATA MTSC).
PATA Capilano University Student Chapter Released New Podcast Episode About International Travel Writing
Vancouver, Canada, 29th March 2021 - Travel writing during a global pandemic can be nearly impossible but our guest has shown that it can be done. Despite Capilano University’s current asynchronous learning setting due to COVID-19, The What in the World in Travel podcast continues to release monthly episodes. The PATA Canada Vancouver Student Chapter’s dedicated executive members are still working diligently to produce the podcasts. This podcast is the third episode to be released during the 2021 series. More podcast episodes are scheduled to release monthly this year.
PATA Malaysia Taylor's Student Chapter's Virtual Team Building Session
Subang Jaya, Malaysia, 22nd March 2021 - Malaysia Taylor's Student Chapter organized a virtual team building session with the members last 21st February 2021. The session was aimed to know each member (existing and new members) closely. The COVID 19 pandemic does not permit these students to meet face-to-face, and most of the activities were conducted virtually.
PATA Student Chapters Singapore Temasek Polytechnic X Philippines LPU-Manila X Korea (ROK) Woosong University: Exploring Asia
Singapore, 22 March 2021 - Three PATA Student Chapters came together to forge new bonds and learning experiences. Titled Exploring Asia, a three-part collaboration between Singapore Temasek Polytechnic, Philippines LPU-Manila and Korea (ROK) Woosong University Student Chapters took place from 16th of March 2021 to 22nd of March 2021. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, this collaboration was done online through Zoom. Through these three-part events, all student chapters hoped to expose members to each country’s different cultures - Singapore, Korea and the Philippines.
PATA Philippines LPU-Manila Student Chapter in the Year of 2020
Manila, Philippines 26/02/2021 - Looking back, the Pacific Asia Travel Association Philippines Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila is the first student chapter in the country, but it was only just the beginning. For every planned activity that the chapter provides, we always look at the things that can impact not only within the organization but throughout the university, possibly to other student chapters in the Philippines and even globally.
PATA Capilano University Student Chapter Holds Webinar in Collaboration with Contiki Holidays
Vancouver, Canada, 17th March 2021 - With eco-friendly travel and ecotourism popularity rising across the globe, consumers are looking for more sustainable ways to partake in tourism. Despite Capilano University’s current asynchronous learning setting due to COVID-19, the student chapter continues to host virtual events. The PATA Canada Vancouver Student Chapter’s dedicated executive members are still working diligently to produce quality events.
PATA Capilano University Student Chapter Released New Podcast Episode About Women in Tourism
Vancouver, Canada, 1st March, 2021 - The PATA Canada Vancouver Student Chapter’s dedicated executive members are still working diligently to produce the podcasts. This podcast is the second episode to be released during the 2021 series.
PATA Vietnam RMIT Student Chapter: Bringing back the green for RMIT Vietnam’s 20th anniversary
Hanoi, Vietnam, 8th February, 2021 - Representing PATA Vietnam RMIT Student Chapter, RMIT Tourism and Hospitality (THM) Club, in collaboration with RMIT Charity & Environment (CEC) Club in Hanoi, had held the meaningful “GreenEdge” event to mark RMIT Vietnam’s 20th anniversary.
India’s first PATA Student Chapter: Seizing Opportunity Amidst Adversity
Bangalore, India, 29th January, 2021 - PATA India CHRIST University Student Chapter came into existence during a time filled with uncertainty, both in professional and daily life, owing to the prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the university closing and planned events halted, the chapter had to rise to the new challenge of planning and managing activities in new, innovative ways.
PATA Capilano University Student Chapter Released New Podcast Episode About Ethical Animal Voluntourism in South Africa
Vancouver, Canada, 25th January, 2021 – One of the tourism sectors most effected by the COVID-19 pandemic is Voluntourism. Despite Capilano University’s current asynchronous learning setting due to COVID-19, The ‘What in the World in Travel’ podcast continues to release monthly episodes.
Gallon Corner as An Effective Campaign in Reducing Plastic Waste
Central Lombok, Indonesia, 25th January, 2021 - Indonesia Gallon Corner is one of the long-term projects from PATA Lombok Tourism Polytechnic Student Chapter, which has been conducted as the campaign to diminish plastic waste by using tumbler since 2019.
Christmas for All United to spread good this holiday season
Bangalore, India, 16th January, 2021 - PATA India CHRIST University Student Chapter initiated the “Christmas for All” campaign in November. This event aimed at uplifting lesser fortunate communities with the help of donations.
PATA Nepal Student Chapter Elects New Executive Committee 2021-22
PATA Nepal Student Chapter formed a new executive committee with the chairpersonship of Ms. Rejina Upreti (a student representing Global College International) in a virtual election on Sunday 10th January 2020.