This page features highlights from the many activities undertaken by our Student Chapters over the past year. To submit a Student Chapter update, please review this guideline (PDF). To establish a PATA Student Chapter, please email YTP@PATA.org.
Hanoi, Vietnam, February 1, 2024 - PATA BUV Student Chapter, the student-led organization at British University Vietnam, hosted the "CreaTET: The Flow of Ink Workshop" event to promote the special activity at Lunar New Year for Vietnamese people.
India, February 15th, 2024 - On January 25th, 2024, IIM Sirmaur commemorated National Tourism Day by hosting the Industry Advisory Board (IAB), composed of industry leaders from firms such as IndiGo, American Express GBT, Cordelia Cruises and many more. Over the course of two days, the IAB members actively engaged with faculty and students, offering invaluable insights and expertise to assist in career development.
Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, India, 29th November 2023 - Indian Institute of Management Sirmaur (IIM) Sirmaur, a premier B-school situated in Himachal Pradesh, India, proudly announces the establishment of its own Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Student Chapter, becoming only the second institute in South Asia to do so.
Hanoi, Vietnam, 9th November 2023 - PATA BUV Student Chapter, the student-led organization at British University Vietnam, hosted "Welcome to T.H.E World" event to promote the establishment of PBSC and find potential members who can apply for the upcoming membership recruitment.
Karnataka, India, 4th August 2023 - PATA India Christ University Chapter organized Garbage Hunter on the occasion of World Environment Day 2023.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 21st May 2023 - PATA Malaysia HELP University Student Chapter visited Seri Pacific Hotel KL to attend a tourism career fair event organized by PATA Malaysia.
Karnataka, India, 8th March 2023 - PATA India Christ University Chapter in collaboration with the Center of Social Action organized the e International women’s day event on the campus.
Girona, Spain, December 15th, 2022 - On Thursday, December 15th, 2022, the third executive committee of the University of Girona EMTM PATA Student Chapter filled with fresh ideas and utmost excitement- held their first-ever event of the current academic year
Bengaluru, India, 12th August,22 - PATA India CHRIST University Student Chapter held an event to welcome Student Exchange Program 2022 International Students at Christ University Bannerghatta Road Campus.
Bangalore, India, 16th Sep 2022 - PATA India Christ University Student Chapter organized Folklore day, connecting with World Folklore day. The program’s objective was to commemorate and highlight the unique folk culture of our country.
Girona, Spain, 2nd September 2022–On Friday, September 2nd, the University of Girona EMTM PATA student chapter hosted the official EMTM Industry and Alumni Day.
Bangalore, India, 23rd July 2022 - PATA India Christ University Student Chapter conducted a seminar based on the 11th and 12th UNWTO sustainable goals. The seminar was based on sustainable cities and communities and responsible production and consumption.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 30th June 2022 - PATA Malaysia HELP University Student Chapter introduces webinar which was conducted on the 2nd of April 2022 via google meet and did Facebook .
Lombok, Indonesia, March 2022 – Lombok Tourism Polytechnic as a part of a vocational higher institution under the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has the responsibility in supporting and promoting sustainable tourism. Thus, this institution becomes one of the signatories of the “Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI)”.
Malaysia, 29th April 2022 - PATA Malaysia Taylor’s Student Chapter elected a new executive committee of 2022/2023 through a virtual election on 29 April 2022.
Malaysia, 29th March 2022 - Taylor's School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events (SHTE) in collaboration with PATA Malaysia Chapter (PMC) and PATA Malaysia Taylor's Student Chapter (PATA MTSC) hosted its HEX Talk Tourism Series 2022 on 29 March 2022 where the tourism experts discussed the necessity and strategies of 'Rebranding Domestic Tourism'.
Bangalore, India, March 08 2022 – PATA India CHRIST University Student Chapter conducted a panel discussion ‘Break the Bias’ on the occasion of International Women’s Day on 8th March 2022. The panel discussion was on the topic ‘Gender Equality for a Sustainable Tomorrow’. It focused on women from tourism and other sectors of the corporate world and their achievements in the same, as well as raising awareness against the bias faced by them in their journey.
Bangalore, India, January 25, 2022 – National Tourism Day is celebrated across the country on January 25 every year. This is the celebration of a country’s beauty and the rich resources it has for tourism. The day aims to spread awareness of tourism’s importance and potential on a national level and how it impacts the economy at a large.
Girona, Spain, 22nd December 2021 – On Friday, December 17th, with a brand new set of officers and members, the PATA University of Girona EMTM Student Chapter organized its first-ever event for this academic year, Mastering the Art of Communicating: Merry Network and a Happy New You!
Bangalore, India, December 3rd, 2021 - We are all aware that networking is essential in any industry, whether it is for a student or a professional. Networking allows people to interact with one another and aids in future connections, communication, more career aspects, confidence building, and exploration of various other fields.
Malaysia, 27th September 2021 - In conjunction with the celebration of World Tourism Day with the theme “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”, PATA Malaysia Taylor's Student Chapter (PATA MTSC) collaborated with PATA Student Chapter Temasek Polytechnic Singapore, PATA Student Chapter Lombok, PATA Student Chapter Philippines Enderun and the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events (SHTE) organizing a virtual Forum on ‘Tourism in Post Pandemic Era’ on 27th September 2021.
Malaysia, 15th November 2021 - PATA Malaysia Taylor’s Student Chapter (MTSC) and the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Events (SHTE) organised a forum on Budget 2022 and the Revival of Tourism Sector: Are we heading in the right direction? Last 15 November 2021.
Nepal, 21th November, 2021 - PATA Nepal Chapter and PATA Bangladesh Chapter partnered on the "Nepal-Bangladesh Tourism Promotion and B2B Exchange" initiative, which ended on November 21, 2021.
Singapore, 9th November, 2021 - Our final instalment of the fireside chat series took place on the 9th of November 2021, with guest speaker Mr Aloysius Arlando Past President of SAECOS (The Singapore Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1st of October 2021 - PATA Malaysia HELP University Student Chapter introduces our very own World Tourism Webinar Event 2021 in conjunction with this year's theme which is Tourism for Inclusive Growth and was conducted on the 1st of October 2021 via Google Meet and did a Facebook Live on our Facebook Page.
Bangalore, India, September 27, 2021 – PATA India CHRIST University Student Chapter initiated “Qreta ~ Breathe New Routes”, a World Tourism Day event series in September. This event aimed at following the theme for World Tourism Day by UNWTO that is “Tourism For Inclusive Growth”.
Vancouver, Canada, September 28, 2021 – An international panel of industry leaders discussed the theme of Tourism for Inclusive Growth as part of World Tourism Day.
Girona, Spain, 13th September 2021 – On Friday, 3rd September, the PATA University of Girona EMTM Student Chapter organized its first on-site event, EMTM Industry Day, in collaboration with the EMTM Consortium.
Singapore, 16th September, 2021 - The second instalment of the fireside chat series took place on the 16th of September 2021, with guest speaker Mr Peter C. Draminsky. Mr Draminsky is the current Regional Vice-President & General Manager at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts.
Subang Jaya, Malaysia, 5th March 2021 - PATA Malaysia Taylor's Student Chapter (PATA MTSC) organized a virtual coffee session with PATA student chapters last 5th August 2021. The session aimed to build networking and collaboration among PATA student chapters. Previously they were connected through general PATA activities; however, this session provides them with an excellent opportunity to know each other more closely. This session was conduction via the zoom application.
