Delivering Sustainability & Inspiration for 2023 PATA Gold Awards

Catch up with Winners of PATA Gold Awards 2022! For everyone with the intention to participate in PATA Gold Awards this year, and for anyone who needs inspiration and guidance for your future sustainability plans, this intimate interview session plus the announcement for PATA Gold Awards 2023 is not to be missed.

We’re highlighting two Sustainability Winners who have led the way with the mission to keep us on track for the resssponsible development of the Travel & Tourism industry. Proudly featuring PATA Grand Award Winner 2022 for the Sustainability and Social Responsibility category, Wynn Sustainability Initiatives by Wynn Macau and PATA Gold Award Winner 2022 for the Tourism Destination Resilience (Global) category, Marianas Tourism Resumption Investment Plan, by Marianas Visitors Authority.

Speakers:

Judy Torres, Acting Managing Director, Marianas Visitors Authority
Judy C. Torres is Deputy Managing Director of the Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA), the state tourism office of the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) in the western Pacific.

Randy Durband, CEO, GSTC
Randy Durband has had two careers in travel and tourism – twenty-plus years in senior leadership positions at some of the finest U.S. tour operators, having served as President for Travcoa, INTRAV, and Clipper Cruise Lines, (brands within TUI Travel plc).

Ruby O, Executive Director of Sustainability & Environmental, Social and Governance at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace, Wynn Macau Limited
Ruby O, FCIEH, MBA Executive Director of Sustainability and ESG at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace, who integrating sustainability purpose into practices and facilitate sustainability strategy development that balanced with ESG challenges and opportunities. Read more

Pavnesh Kumar, Sustainability & Social Responsibility Programme Head, PATA
Pavnesh is an experienced sustainability specialist and a professional architect with over seven years of experience working in SE Asia, Asia, and Africa. Driven by a passion for a sustainable future and innovation. Read more

Host:

Aletheia Tan, Head of Member Engagement, PATA
Aletheia is a community builder at heart. She is currently based in Bangkok, Thailand as the Head of Member Engagement for the Pacific Asia Travel Association. Aletheia is responsible for the retention and engagement of new and existing members. Read more