The
Pacific Asia
Travel Association (PATA) Face of the Future
award is open for
submission until February 28, 2013.
The
winner will
receive exposure global
media exposure via PATA Communications
channels, a round-trip economy flight
to Frankfurt with accommodation
to visit the IMEX, May 21- 23, 2013, and an
opportunity to attend the PATA Annual
Summit in Bangkok, Thailand.
PATA
builds your travel
industry people, so each year a special award
is presented to an exceptional young leader intravel
and tourism who has exhibited initiative and
leadership in the implementation of tourism. He or she has also
demonstrated commitment to the sustainable development of the Asia
Pacific travel industry in line with PATA's mission. The
award is known as the PATA Face of the Future.
“PATA
enhances collaboration with academics and educational institutions
and provides a motivating factor for the future dynamic leadership of
the travel and tourism industry” – PATA Face of the
Future 2010, Thomas Toney Kulampalil, Senior Lecturer and Programme
Director, School of Tourism, Taylor's University, Malaysia.
“The
PATA Face of the Future award programme has been an amazing learning
experience. With events and forums provided by PATA and IMEX, I have
been fortunate to meet and learn from industry leaders who are
passionate about sustainable tourism. Through Face of the Future, I
was also able to showcase my beautiful homeland Samoa, and its unique
people and culture. Thank you PATA and Face of the Future for such a
wonderful experience” -- Tavalea Nilon, PATA Face of the Future
winner 2011.
“Winning
the PATA Face of the Future award has not only been wonderful
industry-led recognition, but it has connected me directly with
inspiring travel and tourism leaders across the globe. I've
been able to engage in meaningful and relevant discussions on topics
in our industry, as well as provide input on cross-border committees
with the view of provoking a ‘next gen' thought-driven approach.
The Face of the Future is a truly unique opportunity to have a voice
and hear from today's leading experts. It can only contribute
positively to anyone's career journey” – PATA Face of the Future
2012, Justin Malcolm, General Manager, Aloft Bangkok – Sukhumvit
11.
The
2013 PATA Face of the Future Award will be presented to one
outstanding individual at the Association's next PATA Annual
Summit, April 25 - 28, 2013 at the Centara Grand & Bangkok
Convention Centre, Bangkok, Thailand.
For
further information on how to enter, please
visit http://www.pata.org/face-of-the-future or
contact Parita Niemwongse at fof@PATA.org"> fof@PATA.org
