Officials of the Ƶ Manila – Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (ITHM) recently hosted a visit by new officials from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). New PATA Youth Ambassador Mr. Eunkyu “Nick” Chun and Ms. Aletheia Tan, the new International Membership Engagement Manager, arrived in Ƶ last July 12, 2022, and were welcomed by Dean Joy Sheelah B. Era, PATA Philippines Ƶ Student Chapter adviser Atty. Aurelle Marie Gonzalez and ITHM academic managers.

The PATA international group initiated the meeting to reconnect with partner schools in the Philippines. Discussion revolved around creating more international opportunities for Ƶ students and faculty. Over the years, PATA has consistently supported Ƶ through youth empowerment, travel summits, industry benchmarking for excellence and innovation as well as sustainability and tourism social responsibility.