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BANGKOK, 22 April 2026: The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)<\/a> is now accepting applications for the prestigious PATA Face of the Future 2026<\/a> award, with the deadline set for 15 June, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For almost 25 years, PATA has annually presented its PATA Face of the Future Award to single out exceptional \u2018rising stars\u2019 in the travel and tourism industry. <\/p>\n\n\n

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This honour is granted to selected young professionals who have exhibited initiative and leadership in the advancement of tourism and demonstrate commitment to the sustainable development of the Asia Pacific travel industry in line with PATA\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid explains: \u201cThe PATA Face of the Future is the association\u2019s most prominent award for young talents; a great motivation for the next generation to pursue the path that leads to a difference. This year, as the award also coincides with PATA\u2019s 75th Anniversary, we would be delighted to celebrate a new face of leadership at the beginning of our new chapter, and look forward to seeing how they set the standards for the generation that follows.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Additionally, the winners will be featured in the 2026 Face of the Future Winner E-Booklet. See the 2024 edition of the Winner E-Booklet here: https:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/5f24290fd0d0910ecab2b02e\/t\/6811f883e409cb06185cfe93\/1746008255176\/Face+of+the+Future+2024-Booklet-1Apr..pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For full application details, eligibility requirements, and judging criteria, visit www.pata.org\/pata-face-of-the-future-2026<\/a> or contact Nick Chun, PATA Manager of Membership & Youth Programme, at fof@pata.org.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Source: PATA)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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