We empower youths with knowledge, connections and voice across the tourism industry.

 

 MAKE CONNECTIONS

2000+ Educational Institutions and Student Members across the globe.

PATA provides the opportunity for the youth to collaborate with youth members from several educational institutions across the globe while contributing on key issues within the travel and tourism sector.

 
 
 

LEAD CONVERSATIONS

10+ International signature events and virtual webinars happening every year.

PATA holds a number of mentorship sessions and networking events each year. These events will help you get the most out of the broader industry and provide the opportunity to network with student peers and industry leaders.

 

 GAIN KNOWLEDGE

Diversify your industry knowledge with PATA Youth workshops and programs.

PATA offers diverse platforms for gaining industry knowledge and accessing youth-targeted resources, ranging from the Youth Symposium, webinars, workshops, the PATA Internship Program, sponsored awards and more.

 

Youth Members ❤️ PATA

Share your story, tag us @pata_hq in social media and get featured in our website!

  • “PATA offers us a lot of opportunities to attend webinars hosted by various industry leaders who are very passionate about sustainability and tourism. These webinars have taught me a lot on how I can play my part in ensuring how I can enjoy traveling while protecting the environment.”

    Kelly Ang. Vice-chairperson, PATA Singapore Temasek Polytechnic Student Chapter

  • “My favorite moment would be the student organized events. The initiatives that students take to hold events and collaborate with other student chapters around the world not only helps us broaden our reach but it also helps us overcome our limitations and realize that sky is the limit.”

    Eunkyu Chun. Chairperson, PATA Philippines Enderun Colleges Student Chapter

  • “I have met so many amazing people in the travel industry, got to learn a lot more about sustainability which inspired me to pursue another degree in sustainable tourism. PATA has opened so many doors for me and helped me to network and connect with other businesses. It is such a great opportunity for students, graduates or even entry-level employees who are looking to advance in this field.”

    Datchanee Thernphrakiat. Internal Affair & Administration Intern, University of Surrey - United Kingdom.

  • “My favorite moment with PATA is I get to meet all the PATA Student Chapter members from different countries and the virtual interactions that we had this year during COVID is the best part for me this year.”

    Rejina Upreti, Chairperson, PATA Nepal Student Chapter

  • “PATA isn’t just about travel, but it is about how you change the world while you travel. Come and join the most diverse internship programme at PATA! You will have an extraordinary experience and gain so much knowledge.“

    Rio Fernando Bong. Membership Intern, Taylor's University, Malaysia

Become a PATA Youth Member.

Invest in your career.
Invest in yourself.

Join the PATA community.

 
Monthly ($9/mo)Yearly ($100/year)
Access to PATA Youth Members-only platform✓✓
Access to online resources, video recordings, blogs, etc✓✓
Get access to signature PATA Youth members-only webinars, workshops, training, networking events✓✓
Access to job board (soon!)✓✓
Network to over 2000+ students and educational institution members✓✓
Receive certificates and awardsx✓
Early bird access to PATA Internship Programmex✓
Sponsorship and Scholarship Opportunitiesx✓
Get featured in PATA social media platformsx✓
Speaking engagement and opportunitiesx✓
 

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FAQs

  • Yes, definitely! PATA Youth is not just for students. There are fresh graduates and young professionals who are part of the community.

  • Yes, we do! Just make sure you join our yearly membership plan to get certificates from our signature events. It’s unlikely we provide it to monthly members.

  • Yes, you can. Just make sure your university or institution has a Student Chapter. Contact them on how you can join for free. Please note that EDU members with Student Chapters are the only ones who can join for free.

  • Yes, of course! Although PATA is an association with a headquarter in Bangkok, Thailand, the youth membership is global. Therefore, anyone— wherever you are located can be part of the PATA network.

  • At the moment, we don’t have. We’re working on a much more student-friendly payment methods. Please subscribe to our free newsletter to get updates.

  • Please ask us at ytp@pata.org on how to become an EDU member.

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