PATA Youth Symposium and Career Fair 2024 Connects Future Tourism Leaders with Industry Experts

(IN SHORT) The PATA Youth Symposium and Career Fair 2024, hosted by Dusit Thani College, welcomed over 200 students and industry delegates from 12 destinations. Organized by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), the event featured presentations on the future of tourism, the role of AI, and the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the industry. The symposium provided students with insights into essential skills for the tourism workforce and opportunities to network with top industry players during the career fair. The event aims to prepare the next generation of tourism leaders for the evolving industry landscape.

(PRESS RELEASE) Bangkok, Thailand, 2024-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The inaugural PATA Youth Symposium and Career Fair 2024, hosted by Dusit Thani College and organized by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), gathered over 200 students and industry delegates from 12 destinations. The event featured presentations, panel discussions, and roundtable talks that explored key trends in tourism, technological advancements, and essential skills for the workforce.

Notable speakers highlighted the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the industry, while students had the chance to network with leading tourism organizations during the Career Fair segment. The event emphasized the importance of equipping the next generation with tools to drive innovation and sustainability in tourism.

PATA and its partners are committed to fostering new talent and ensuring that youth play an integral role in shaping the future of global tourism.

About the Pacific Asia Travel Association

Founded in 1951, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is a not-for-profit membership association that acts as a catalyst for the responsible development of travel and tourism to, from and within the Asia Pacific region.

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