{"id":7325,"date":"2025-08-11T08:40:35","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T08:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/global-travel-news\/srinakharinwirot-university-to-host-the-pata-youth-symposium-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-08-11T08:40:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T08:40:35","slug":"srinakharinwirot-university-to-host-the-pata-youth-symposium-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelindex.org\/media\/global-travel-news\/srinakharinwirot-university-to-host-the-pata-youth-symposium-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Srinakharinwirot University to host the PATA Youth Symposium 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"Srinakharinwirot<\/a>Bangkok, Thailand, August 11, 2025 \/ TRAVELINDEX \/ The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)<\/strong> is set to organise the PATA Youth Symposium 2025 at Srinakharinwirot University<\/strong> in Bangkok, Thailand on Monday, August 25, before the start of PATA Travel Mart 2025<\/strong>. The event is generously hosted by the International College for Sustainability Studies, Srinakharinwirot University (SWUIC)<\/strong>\u00a0in collaboration with Bangkok University International<\/strong> (BUI)<\/strong>.
\nThe symposium \u2013 featuring interactive panel discussions, inspiring student-led dialogues, and exciting opportunities to connect with industry leaders from across the Asia Pacific tourism industry \u2013 is set to equip young professionals with the tools to become \u201ccareer-ready\u201d in a rapidly evolving industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cEmpowering youth is not just an investment in their future, it is an investment in the future of the tourism industry. Together, as an industry, we must build the bridges that lead them from aspiration to achievement.\u201d stated PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid. \u201cIt is one of PATA\u2019s proudest works to guide the new generation of tourism professionals, both those who have only begun their journey and those who are excelling towards their goals, and ensure that they are ready to overcome obstacles and seize the opportunities once they join the workforce.\u201d<\/p>\n

He continued, \u201cPATA is, of course, grateful to our host, the International College for Sustainability Studies, Srinakharinwirot University, and all participating organisations for joining us in supporting the rising stars of our industry. Without them, this event would not be possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thanakorn Thongprayoon, Dean of the International College for Sustainability Studies, Srinakharinwirot University, commented: \u201cSWUIC is truly honoured to host this inspiring and forward-looking event. The PATA Youth Symposium 2025 aligns closely with our mission to foster globally minded graduates who are not only career-ready, but also committed to creating a sustainable and inclusive future for the tourism industry. We believe in the power of youth, and by connecting them with industry leaders, we can ignite new ideas and drive meaningful change in our shared future.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the host of the PATA Youth Symposium 2025, SWUIC will warmly welcome all participants to its campus. The institution is committed to shaping students into global citizens with a deep understanding of sustainability and diversity, while equipping them with the knowledge and skills essential for today\u2019s world. It offers the ideal setting to explore current career pathways in travel and tourism and examine the trends shaping the industry\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

Brief Overview of the Programme<\/strong><\/p>\n

On August 25, the Symposium is set to commence with two inspiring keynote speakers: Sophia Montgomery, Physics Student at Harvard University and Paris 2024 Olympian in Women\u2019s Dinghy Sailing, and Jonathan Low, CEO, Global Success Learning Academy.<\/p>\n

The programme will continue with an interactive panel discussion featuring graduates who have successfully transitioned into the tourism workforce. Participants are encouraged to engage in this two-way dialogue that bridges experience with ambition.<\/p>\n

On practical career insights, the symposium will hold two additional panel sessions. During, \u201cUncovering the Unseen: Discovering Hidden Careers in Tourism,\u201d experts from the Thailand Incentive and Convention Association TICA, Intrepid Travel, and iSanook Hotels & Resorts will highlight niche and lesser-known career paths in the tourism sector that students may not have previously considered. Later on in, \u201cCareer-Ready: How to Impress Recruiters,\u201d human resource professionals from Dusit International and other leading companies will share actionable tips to help students better prepare for the job market.<\/p>\n

The day will conclude with a Student Chapter workshop, to be co-organised by PATA Thailand SWUIC Student Chapter and the PATA Thailand Bangkok University Student Chapter.<\/p>\n

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