Picture: L/R: Ms. Chan Hon Lei Honey, Vice Chair, PATA Hong Kong Metropolitan University Student Chapter; Mr. Abdulla Iyaan Ahmed, Immediate Past Chair, PATA Malaysia Taylor’s Student Chapter; Dr. Thanam Subramaniam, Outgoing Advisor, PATA Malaysia Taylor’s Student Chapter; Mr. Mohamed Sallauddin Mat Sah, Vice Chair, PATA Malaysia Chapter; Mr. Pronab Sarkar, Former Executive Committee, PATA India Chapter; Sit Yan Naing Lucas, Head of Membership Coordination, PATA Thailand Mae Fah Luang University Student Chapter, and Dr. Paithoon Monpanthong, PATA Thailand Chapter at the Award Presentation during the PATA Executive Board & Board Members Networking Reception on Monday, August 17.
PATA India Chapter has received the Spirit of PATA Award 2026, recognising its contribution to membership engagement, industry leadership, collaboration and support of the PATA network.
PATA India Chapter has received the Spirit of PATA Award 2026, recognising its contribution to membership engagement, industry leadership, collaboration and support of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) network.
The award was presented during the PATA Executive Board & Board Members Networking Reception held on Monday, August 17, 2026.
The recognition highlights the chapter’s efforts to build membership value, strengthen industry connections, and support initiatives aligned with the PATA Spirit.
Representatives from PATA chapters and student chapters attended the award presentation, including members from PATA Hong Kong Metropolitan University Student Chapter, PATA Malaysia Taylor’s Student Chapter, PATA Malaysia Chapter, PATA Thailand Chapter and PATA Thailand Mae Fah Luang University Student Chapter.
PATA India Chapter said the recognition reflects its continued commitment to active industry leadership, collaboration and delivering value to the PATA membership community.
PATA Face of the Future Award 2026
Pacific Asia Travel Association also announced the winners of the PATA Face of the Future Award 2026, recognising emerging tourism professionals and future industry leaders.
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The award forms part of PATA’s ongoing efforts to support young talent and encourage the next generation of tourism professionals across the Asia Pacific region.