Travel professionals gathered at the PATA Engagement Hub in Bangkok for the first PATAcademy-HCD, December 11-14

Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-12-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Twenty-five rising star travel professionals from 13 destinations gather today for the first PATAcademy-HCD on December 11-14, 2013 at the PATA Engagement Hub in Bangkok. The PATAcademy demonstrates PATA’s next generation commitment to lifetime Human Capital Development (HCD).

Twenty-five rising stars nominated by their organisations, with, on average, five years’ work experience, hail from Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Guam, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Lao PDR, Macau SAR, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore and Thailand. Participants will experience advanced level classroom interaction with leading practitioners and take field visits to see best practices in action in and around Bangkok.

Mr Martin J Craigs, PATA CEO said: “The inaugural PATAcademy-HCD shows PATA’s commitment to human capacity development on behalf of the Asia Pacific travel industry. We have high quality speakers, teachers and participants. It’s a prime example of PATA Next Gen in action.”

Best practice and site visits will be key components of the tourism training course. The PATAcademy-HCD participants will visit the Siam Niramit, a world-class performance of Thailand’s arts and cultural heritage. This must-see spectacular is performed on the gigantic stage now listed in the Guinness Book of World Records, featuring over 150 performers with as many as 500 costumes. Enhanced special effects with the world’s most advanced technology are used to produce a stimulating, very realistic and inspiring experience.

The PATAcademy-HCD group will also visit Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Culinary School which will provide insights and a tour of facilities. Participants will receive a briefing on standards of the Le Cordon Bleu programmes and insights into professional Thai cuisine preparation, which is unique to Le Cordon Bleu Dusit. The best of French and Thai culinary operations in business will be explained.

Mr Peter Semone, Chairman of PATA Education and Training Committee said: “The PATA Academy-HCD shows how the private and public sector both play pivotal roles in human capacity development and the delivery of new ideas that are defining the future of tourism. We have an exciting four days ahead of us.”

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