Engages in Innovation and Sustainability at PATA Future Forward 2025
Bangkok, Thailand, 25 September 2025 – The PATA Thailand Bangkok University Student Chapter was pleased to join PATA Future Forward 2025, which took place at Centara Grand at CentralWorld, Bangkok. The event saw the attendance of tourism and hospitality industry leaders, educators, and students from the region to share ideas and explore the future of the tourism and travel industry with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and leadership.
Event Description
The PATA Thailand Bangkok University Student Chapter members arrived at the venue, Centara Grand at CentralWorld, where attendees underwent an official event registration and sign-in procedure before entering the main event area. Once registered, each student was given a personalized name tag, which had different color codes assigned by the organizers.
The use of the color-coded name tag system was meant to facilitate interaction and networking among students from different universities. Students were asked to sit at their designated tables based on their assigned color codes, ensuring that each table had attendees from different universities and countries. This organized seating arrangement provided an inclusive setting that facilitated communication, collaboration, and networking among students from Thailand, the Philippines, and other attending institutions.
The event program then proceeded with industry speaker sessions, where tourism and hospitality industry professionals shared their knowledge and insights on innovation, sustainability, and leadership in the industry. The speaker sessions were followed by workshop sessions, where students were able to engage actively in discussion, teamwork, and problem-solving exercises with other students from different academic and cultural backgrounds.
The event program ended with an award presentation ceremony, where outstanding student performance and innovative ideas were recognized. Students were awarded with prestigious awards such as Best Trailblazer, Best Sustainability Award, and Grand Prize Winner, symbolizing excellence in creativity, leadership, and dedication to sustainable tourism development.
Impact of the Event
The PATA Future Forward 2025 event has contributed to students’ improved knowledge and understanding of industry trends, sustainability practices, and industry expectations. The event has contributed to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). Students have acquired knowledge, expanded their professional networks, and improved their preparedness for future careers in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Event Documentation
Promotional posters, on-site photos, and video documentation are available via BU’s official social media. These visuals reflect both the competition's formal energy and the behind-the-scenes teamwork that brought it to life.
Event Recap Video :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18wkDpRwyZTbqwHG72-W5Nh71BKlMijUj/view?usp=sharing
Conclusion
The PATA Future Forward 2025 event has been a significant and enriching experience for the PATA Thailand Bangkok University Student Chapter. The event has reinforced the significance of industry engagement, international networking, and sustainability oriented education. The chapter is eager to apply the acquired knowledge and continue its active participation in future PATA events.
About PATA Bangkok University Student Chapter
The PATA Bangkok University Student Chapter empowers students through engagement with global tourism networks, events, and leadership development. Guided by the motto "EmpowerYouth, Save the World" and committed to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we cultivate future leaders dedicated to positive change and a sustainable global impact. By organizing industry-relevant projects, the chapter fosters creativity, collaboration, and professionalism in tourism and hospitality.
Student Chapter Social Media:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/PATAThailandBangkokUniversityStudentChapter
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/patathbangkokuniversitysc?igsh=eWl6aWZwNXZscTU2
LinkedIn:
YouTube:
https://youtube.com/@pata-th-busc?si=nrssVDYWCTuf1iZK
For more information
Gyung Maw Seng(President of PATA Thailand Bangkok University Student Chapter)
Email: gyungmaw.seng@bumail.net
