PATA Foundation

Community-based training in Vietnam wins Foundation support

2010 grant is awarded to Community Tourism Training Exchange Project in the village of Ta Phin, Vietnam. The training will be conducted by Capilano University, Canada in partnership with Hanoi Open University, Vietnam.

MasterCard-U21 Global Scholarship Program

20 Scholarships to be Awarded to Women to Upgrade Skills to Climb Corporate Ladder

The PATA foundation recognizes that the MasterCard-U21 program is of great support to the travel and tourism industry and serves to address an important issue the industry is facing - that of developing a skilled workforce who will bring back their knowledge and expertise to the business.

Silent Auction Showcased in Kuching

The 19th PATA Foundation Silent Auction held recently in Kuching, Malaysia raised nearly US$10,000.

PATA Foundation - 25 years of proud dedication

Turned 25 in November 2009, under the Chairmanship of Mr. Terry Francis has just launched a Donation Campaign consists of various options which everyone can contribute to suite your preference.

He is calling for a continued support from industry colleagues and friends to commemorate this special occasion and to assist the Foundation to achieve its continued effort in giving back to the industry.

For the past 25 years, the industry has felt the generosity of the Foundation who has extended its grants to hundreds of grassroots projects and scholarships to industry executives across Asia Pacific.