Can destinations evolve beyond sustainability?
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India — January 23, 2026: The Department of Tourism Management at Christ University, in collaboration with the PATA India Christ University Student Chapter, successfully hosted a Panel Discussion on Tourism Sustainability. Centered on the theme “Can destinations evolve beyond sustainability?”, the session explored how tourism destinations can shift from impact minimization toward regeneration, value creation, and long-term resilience.
The discussion brought together academicians, industry experts, and students to deliberate on regenerative tourism practices, community empowerment, and resilient destination development. The panel provided meaningful insights into emerging tourism paradigms and encouraged future professionals to view destinations as systems capable of creating sustained positive environmental, social, and economic impact.
About PATA India Christ University Student Chapter:
Founded in 2020, PATA India CHRIST University Student Chapter is India’s first PATA Student Chapter. The organization is run by students of the tourism discipline of CHRIST (Deemed to be University) to benefit more than 250 members spanning across undergraduate and postgraduate tourism programmes in the university. The members are encouraged to participate in activities hosted by the chapter, focusing on various industry concerns, including sustainability and industry development.
Reach out to PATA India CHRIST University Student Chapter:
Instagram: @pata_cu_
Facebook: @patachristuniversity
LinkedIn: @patachristuniversity
Email: patacustudentchapter@gmail.com
For more information, please contact:
Aashi Kedia, Chairperson
Email: aashi.kedia@bbattmh.christuniversity.in
Diyaa Thakur, Vice-Chairperson
