This webinar presents research carried out between December 2020 and March 2021 by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and focusright, a Swiss consultancy dedicated to human rights in tourism. Supported by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Switzerland, the project examined the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on informal workers in the Thai tourism value chain. The research identified necessary actions to support the Thai informal supply chain until international tourism again reopens.
What you'll learn:
Survey results from local tourism suppliers focusing on work, financial and other effects during the crisis.
What kind of supports Thai tourism supply chain needs before reopening the country.
How are tour operators, tour guides and civil society are dealing with the COVID-19 impacts?
Please note that certificates will not be provided to participants of this webinar.
Speakers
Chonrudee Karndee, Tour guide, Khiri Travel
Chonrudee Karndee is a tour specialist with experience at the world's first adventure travel company designed exclusively for people 50 and over and also an inbound tour operator for Thailand and Southeast Asia.
James Leyson, Managing Director, Scholars of Sustenance Foundation, Thailand
James is leading the SOS Thailand team to success in mission and operation and working closely with both international sponsor and local partnerships to rescue the food before it goes to waste and serve it to the communities in need.
Reena Sandhu, Travel Consultant, EXO Travel
Supervising Inbound team for various kinds of requests from classic highlight experiences and culinary outings to intimate cultural encounters and adventurous trekking adventures, experience the very best that Thailand has to offer.
Sibylle Baumgartner, Director, Co-Founder of focusright
Sibylle has ten years of experience in the field of responsible business with a specific focus on social aspects. She has worked with companies from various industries focusing on elaborating responsible business strategies, implementing sustainable supply chain management and developing human rights due diligence frameworks.
Moderator
Napason Wetchapram, Sustainability Project Coordinator, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)
4 years in the tourism industry along with Master of Cultural Resource Management Study and volunteer activities participating, Napason (Wai) has joined PATA as Sustainability and Social Responsibility Associate (intern) and currently support team on projects throughout internal and external coordinating.
Host
Phimphika Artthakhan, Strategic Partner Relations Manager, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)
Phimphika is the Manager of Strategic Partner Relations. She joined PATA in 2019 and is responsible for Partnership and Sponsorship, including PATA Chapter. Currently, Phimphika is supporting SSR Team for specific projects.