Youth for a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Tomorrow
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, June 13, 2025 – The Department of Tourism Management at Christ (Deemed to be University), Bannerghatta Road Campus, in collaboration with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) India Student Chapter, successfully hosted a dynamic workshop titled "Youth for a Diverse, Equitable & Inclusive Tomorrow." The workshop featured Unity, as the keynote speaker. The session drew active student participation and focused on the importance of embracing diversity, understanding equity, and promoting inclusion in the tourism industry and beyond.
The interactive session emphasized key concepts such as the Golden Rule vs. the Platinum Rule, recognizing personal and social identities, and exploring conscious and unconscious biases. Discussions also tackled themes of tokenism, identity-based assumptions, and how individual backgrounds impact behavior in travel and professional environments. Through breakout discussions using the “Identity Wheel,” participants reflected on their own identities and biases, making the workshop a meaningful step toward fostering a more empathetic and inclusive future in the global travel space.
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
Email: diyaa.thakur@bbattmh.christuniversity.in
