PATA’s Human Resource Advisory Committee has eight functions:

1) To address ongoing human resource development (HRD) needs of PATA members

2) To consider educational opportunities and new HRD initiatives

3) To assess the current supply of relevant HRD programmes that serve PATA members and promote excellence among them

4) To evaluate the capabilities of universities within Asia Pacific

5) To create strategic relationships with prominent institutions in the region and globally

6) To vet education and training programmes and proposals requesting sponsorships and alliances with PATA

7) To review and recommend PATA educational recognition schemes, including certification and co-branding possibilities

8) To increase educational awareness among PATA members.

The Committee is made up of a broad mix of PATA membership, representatives of organisations involved in education and training and individuals who can contribute high levels of professional expertise in the area.

The appointment of Committee Chairman and members are made by the PATA Chairman in consultation with the PATA President and CEO.

The current Committee is as follows:

Chair:

Dr Walter Jamieson

University of Hawaii, at Manoa 

Hawaii, USA

Chair-Elect: 

Mr Anthony Wong

Asian Overland Services Tours & Travel

Malaysia

Staff Liaison:

Mr Oliver Martin

Associate Director-Strategic Intelligence Centre

Pacific Asia Travel Association

Thailand

Tel: (66-2) 658-2000

Fax: (66-2) 658-2010

E-mail: education@PATA.org