The PATA Youth Symposium 2026 (PYS 2026), organised by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and co-hosted by the Handong University, will take place alongside the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Pohang, Korea (ROK).
The symposium will feature keynote speeches, interactive panel discussions, and student-led dialogues and activities designed to spark meaningful exchange between industry leaders and youth participants. Aligned with the Summit theme, Navigating Towards a Resilient Future, PYS 2026 will examine how the public and private sectors are collaborating in response to rapidly evolving global realities. Key discussions will highlight best practices in sustainability initiatives, the advancement of heritage tourism through effective stewardship of cultural assets, and how young tourism professionals can actively prepare for and shape their future career pathways.