PATA Conducts “The Future of Tourism” Interview Series to Provide COVID-19 Recovery Insights
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the interviews are those of the interviewee and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position or views of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) or any of its employees. The aim of the interviews is to assist with the rapid, robust and responsible rebuilding of the Asia Pacific travel industry.
The “CRC”, as a digital resource launched by PATA in response to our member’s needs, seeks to lead, coordinate and sustain a comprehensive world-class digital resource for crisis response, management, and recovery for the Asia Pacific Travel Industry. While in the immediate term “CRC” works to provide rapid, robust and responsible tourism recovery from COVID-19, in the long term we believe Asia Pacific will be a leading force for the future of sustainable tourism. The “CRC” therefore provides advocacy, research and publications to provide insights on the future of sustainable tourism.
In this series of audio interviews conducted by our past SSR associate, Trang Nguyen, PATA explores “The Future of Tourism” through multiple, interrelated sustainability challenges that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis. The series includes:
The Invisible Burden of Tourism & Sustainable Financing: Megan Epler Wood, Principal of Eplerwood International
Plastics in Tourism: Virginia Fernández-Trapa, Coordinator of the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative
Tourism and Habitat Protection: Suwanna Gauntlett, Founder & CEO of Wildlife Alliance
Gender Inclusive Tourism Development: Sophie Hartman, Regional Platform Coordinator of Association of Southeast Asian Social Enterprises for Training in Hospitality & Catering (ASSET-H&C)
Impact Investing & Clean Technology: Jason Lusk, Partnerships and Communications Manager of ADB Ventures
Sustainability Certification: Dr. Mihee Kang, GSTC Program Director Asia-Pacific
Food Waste in Tourism: Daniel Bucher, Senior Executive Sous Chef at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park
Wildlife and Animal Welfare Protection: Jedsada Taweekan, Regional Manager for Illegal Wildlife Trade of the World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF)
Sustainability Tourism and Community Development During COVID-19: Wanvipa Phanumat, Office of Community-based Tourism, Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA)
Read more and listen to the interview series through Crisis Resource Center Website: “The Future of Tourism” Interview Series