Following the success of the PATA Dream to Travel Festival in 2020, particularly the Dream to Travel Forums, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in partnership with BBC Global News, is pleased to announce the launch of the Destination Insight Series. This webinar series will take a close look at various destinations around the Asia Pacific region as examine how they are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare towards recovery. The panel discussions will provide a 360° local perspective of each destinations’ on-ground activities and preparations (operational, marketing, communications, etc.).
The next episode will focus on Cambodia, a Kingdom of Wonder that offers everything one needs for a wonderful vacation from an incredible amount of history and culture to its amazing nature that ranges from the gorgeous National Parks to the pristine beaches and relaxing islands.
Please note that certificates will not be provided to participants of this webinar.
Speakers include:
H.E THONG Rathasak - Director General of Tourism Development and International Cooperation
Currently serves as Director General of Tourism Development and International Cooperation of the Ministry of Tourism, Cambodia and Vice President of Cambodia Sailing Federation (CSF). Read More
H.E TRY Chhiv - Advisor & Director of the Department of International Cooperation and ASEAN, Ministry of Tourism, Cambodia
TRY Chhiv is the Director of the Department of International Cooperation and ASEAN Department, the Ministry of Tourism in Cambodia. He is also the Advisor to the Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia, while acting as the Director of the Secretariat of National Committee for Tourism Professionals. Read More
John Williams, Vice President Advertising Sales - Singapore & South East Asia, BBC Global News Limited
John Williams is a part of the leadership team for BBC Global News Limited advertising sales team, based in Singapore and reporting into Alistair McEwan, SVP Commercial Development Asia Pacific, based in Sydney. Read More
Liz Ortiguera, CEO, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)
Liz Ortiguera is a senior executive with over 25 years of global experience and expertise in general management, marketing, business development, and partner network management. Liz is passionate about innovation, business transformation, and community building. Read More
Carmen Roberts, Presenter, BBC's The Travel Show
Carmen Roberts is a travel writer and television presenter, predominantly for The Travel Show and previously for the BBC's fast:track programme, broadcast on BBC World News. She has travelled extensively with the show and has filmed in more than 70 countries around the world. Read More
Claude Colombie, Chairman of the Board, Agir pour le Cambodge
Claude Colombie has over 25 years experience in the global hospitality industry with top-level management expertise across all sectors. After completing a Masters Degree in Hotel and Catering Management at Toulouse University, Claude embarked upon his international career with various in-flight catering management positions…. Read More
Herman Kemp Helms, General Manager, Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh
Hyatt has appointed renowned hospitality professional Herman Kemp as general manager of Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh, the largest internationally branded hotel in the heart of Cambodia’s capital. A Dutch national with extensive experience in Southeast Asia, Kemp will oversee the pre-opening of the 247-room property, which will become the first Hyatt Regency hotel in Cambodia when it opens its doors in the first quarter of 2021. Read More