PATA Recognises Outstanding Chapters and Student Chapters
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has recognised outstanding achievements across its global network of Chapters and Student Chapters through the 2026 PATA Chapter and Student Chapter Awards, celebrating excellence, leadership, engagement and sustainability across the Pacific Asia tourism community.
Key Award Winners
- Best Newcomer → PATA Hong Kong Metropolitan University Student Chapter
- Outstanding Industry Engagement → PATA India Chandigarh University Student Chapter
- Best Engagement with Young Tourism Professionals → PATA Malaysia Chapter & PATA Thailand Chapter (joint award)
- Best Sustainability Initiative → PATA Thailand Mae Fah Luang University Student Chapter
Major Honors
- Award of Excellence → PATA Malaysia Chapter, PATA Nepal Chapter, PATA Malaysia Taylor’s Student Chapter
- Spirit of PATA Award → PATA India Chapter (for consistent commitment over five years)
Special Recognition (75th Anniversary)
Acknowledged for long-term dedication:
- Chapters: Chinese Taipei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Macau, Maldives, Micronesia, New York, Philippines, Singapore, UK & Ireland
- Student Chapters: Hong Kong SHTM, India Christ University, Japan Wakayama University, Malaysia HELP University, Thailand Bangkok University, UAE Higher Colleges of Technology
Context
- Awards presented during the PATA Executive Board & Networking Reception in Kuching, Malaysia, ahead of PATA Travel Mart 2026.
- PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid emphasized that Chapters and Student Chapters are “at the heart of our global community, creating opportunities for connection, learning, leadership and collaboration.”
This year’s awards highlight how local chapters and student networks are driving sustainability, industry engagement, and youth leadership across Asia-Pacific tourism.
