PATA Announces Newly Elected Board Members at Annual Summit 2026

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) announced the ratification of newly elected Board members during the PATA Annual General Meeting on May 12, during the PATA Annual Summit 2026 in Gyeongju, Korea (ROK).

Governance Update
- On May 12, 2026, PATA ratified its newly elected Board members during the Annual General Meeting.
- These members will serve alongside ongoing Board members, strengthening representation across public and private sectors, academia, chapters, and youth.
- The announcement followed the unveiling of PATA’s new Chair and Executive Board line-up earlier in the Summit.

Newly Elected Board Members
- Bangkok University – Ms Duangthida Nunthapirat
- Crescentrating Pte Ltd. – Mr Fazal Bahardeen
- Global Success Learning Academy Sdn Bhd – Mr Jonathan Low
- Global Tourism Economy Research Centre – Mr Jason Wang
- Graduate School of Tourism Management, NIDA – Dr Paithoon Monpanthong
- Hotelbeds Pte. Ltd. – Mr Justin Ong
- Intrepid Travel – Mr Mike Stewart
- Jetwing Hotels Ltd. – Mr Dmitri Cooray
- PATA Face of the Future 2025 – Ms Yeji Cho
- PATA Hong Kong SHTM Student Chapter – Mr Thomas Wan
- PATA Nepal Chapter – Mr Khem Lakai
- Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) – Dr Supawan Teerarat
- Tourism Malaysia – Datuk Musa Yusof
- TripAdvisor – Mr Fabrizio Orlando
- Wakayama University – Dr Kumi Kato

Ongoing Board Members
Includes representatives from Booking.com, Cinnamon Hotels, Dusit Thani College, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Korea Tourism Organization, Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation, Saudi Tourism Authority, Taiwan Tourism Administration, Tourism Authority of Thailand, and more.

Strategic Role
- The Board guides PATA’s strategic direction, advancing responsible, inclusive, and resilient tourism.
- CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid emphasized the Association’s strength in its diversity and commitment.

This refreshed leadership reflects PATA’s ambition to bridge industry, academia, and youth voices across Asia Pacific, ensuring tourism adapts to global challenges with innovation and collaboration.