PATA launches PATA Human Capacity Building Programme in Maldives

The event, with the theme ‘Exploring the Art of Storytelling’, takes place on July 12-13, 2017 at Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) in Dharubaaruge, Maldives. It delivers an intensive and interactive training programme incorporating a series of classroom interactions conducted by leading travel industry experts coupled with practical activities, group assignments and networking opportunities. Programme content is based upon the successful PATAcademy-HCD event held in December at the Association’s Engagement Hub in Bangkok.
“PATA’s strategy for human capital development is a key strand in the Association’s mission, striving constantly to provide opportunities for local communities to share in the benefits of tourism. It is also an effective method of broadening the horizons of tourism industry professionals beyond their day-to-day tasks,” said PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy. “We are delighted to partner with MATATO in organising this programme for their members in the Maldives. This topic was well received by our participants at the December PATAcademy-HCD and I am convinced that it will be a huge success in the Maldives as we look in detail at the art of storytelling.”
“We are very excited about this partnership programme with PATA. The Human Capacity Building Programme and the lineup of facilitators are impressive, and this definitely gives us a great opportunity for our industry to explore their creative potential and get their marketing teams refreshed for new ideas. Being the first of its kind held in Maldives I look forward to a keen response from the industry, and continue this partnership with PATA through more joint endeavours,” said Abdulla Ghiyaz, President - MATATO.