2019 Executive Development Institute for Tourism (EDIT)
Date: April 22 – May 3, 2019
Venue: University of Hawai’i at Manoa, School of Travel Industry Management
Location: Honolulu, Hawai’i
The PATA Foundation is offering two Scholarships for the 2019 session of the Executive Development Institute for Tourism (EDIT) programme.
Applications for the 2019 PATA Foundation EDIT Scholarship are now open. This coming year the PATA Foundation will provide one full scholarship, valued at US$3,395, and one partial scholarship valued at US$1,605, for two worthy participants. This scholarship covers tuition fees only.
To be eligible to apply for either of the above mentioned scholarships, the requesting organisation must be a PATA International member in good standing, and the proposed candidate should hold an executive position.
How to Apply:
Candidates must submit the following:
1. A brief essay of 250 words on why you wish to attend the programme, and a brief overview of your future career plans
2. An updated curriculum vitae
3. An official sponsor recommendation letter from your organisation guaranteeing the remainder of the programme costs
4. A completed EDIT application form
5. Send your completed application via email to the PATA Foundation at info@PATAFoundation.org
Please note that the candidate and/or the candidate’s employer or sponsor must bear the balance of the tuition costs, expenses for travel to and from Hawai’i, hotel accommodation and other programme-related expenses that are not covered by the respective scholarships.
Please pass on this information to prospective applicants for their assessment.
Entry Deadline:
February 1, 2019. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Notification:
Successful candidates will be notified by email by February 16, 2019.
The decision to grant either full or partial scholarships is at the discretion of the selection committee. For information about the PATA Foundation scholarships, please contact info@PATAFoundation.org.
To enquire about specifics of the EDIT programme, please contact the TIM school Director, Ms. Rachel Kaiama at rsoma@hawaii.edu.
This programme provides an exceptional development opportunity for industry executives, offering real benefits that make a substantial contribution to leadership growth across the travel and tourism industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet and study with representatives from across our industry and the Asia Pacific region.
We encourage you to consider the value and benefits of these scholarships and we look forward to receiving applications from your organisation.
2018 Hong Kong PolyU Winter School (HKWS)
Date: December 3-15, 2018
Venue: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
School of Hotel & Tourism Management
Hong Kong SAR
The PATA Foundation is offering four (4) sponsorships to member-endorsed candidates to attend the 2018 Hong Kong PolyU Winter School. This is the Executive Development Programme in Hospitality, taking place in Hong Kong from December 3-15, 2018. The Programme is developed by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Hotel & Tourism Management, and co-organised by the Hong Kong Hotels Association and Institute for Entrepreneurship at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
The programme will offer six different modules for senior hospitality industry managers, as follows:
| 1. Leadership and Innovations in Hospitality Management | December 3-4 |
| 2. Digital Marketing and Analytics | December 5-6 |
| 3. Hotel Industry Analytics and Strategic Inferences | December 7-8 |
| 4. Nurturing Human Capital for Hospitality Industry Leadership | December 10-11 |
| 5. Revenue Management – What Every Hotelier Needs to Know | December 12-13 |
| 6. Management of Luxury Hospitality Brand | December 14-15 |
Each module is led by respected academics as well as successful businessmen. For more details, please visit www.polyu.edu.hk/htm/edp/hkws2018
Sponsorship will cover the registration fee of one module, and three nights’ accommodation (inclusive of breakfast) at Harbour Plaza Metropolis Hotel.
Eligibility Requirements:
| • The organisation must be a PATA member in good standing | |
| • The candidate possess a minimum of seven years working experiences in hospitality related disciplines |
How to Apply: Candidates must submit the following:
| 1. A brief essay of 250-words on why you wish to attend the programme, and your future career plans | |
| 2. An updated curriculum vitae | |
| 3. An official sponsor recommendation letter from your organisation guaranteeing the remainder of the programme costs | |
| 4. A completed application form (Download Application Form) (Download Brochure) |
The candidate or candidate’s employer (PATA member organisation) is expected to bear the following costs:
1. Travel expenses to Hong Kong
2. Visa fee, if any
3. Other living expenses: meals, ground transportation, insurance, and so on.
Application Deadline:
October 19, 2018. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Notification:
Successful candidates will be notified by November 1, 2018
For more information about sponsorship, please contact Ms Kay Kornchalee at foundation@pata.org. To enquire about the programme, please contact Ms Flora Ng at flora.ng-ps@polyu.edu.hk
Executive Development Institute for Tourism (EDIT)
Date: April 23 – May 4, 2018
Venue: University of Hawaii at Manoa
School of Travel Industry Management
Honolulu, Hawaii
PATA Foundation is proud to announce the following 2018 EDIT Sponsorship Recipients:
 Recipient of PATA Foundation ScholarshipMr Rohini Prasad Khanal Officiating Director Nepal Tourism Board Nepal |
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 Recipient of Jerome A. Keller Memorial ScholarshipMrs Noeline Mateariki Marketing Manager Cook Islands Tourism Corporation Cook Islands Note: Jerome A. Keller Memorial Scholarship is donated by Mrs Gloria Henderson, PATA Life Member |
2017 Hong Kong PolyU Winter School (HKWS)
Date: December 4-16, 2017
Venue: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, School of Hotel & Tourism Management, Hong Kong SAR
PATA Foundation is proud to announce the following 2017 HKWS Sponsorship Recipients:
 Ms Makereta Tuitoga QaloHuman Resources Manager Tourism Fiji Fiji |
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 Mrs Stephanie Robinson-FrostWebsite Content Manager Tourism Fiji Fiji |
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 Mr Nguyen Phuong DoProduct Manager Asian Trails Ltd. Vietnam |
Executive Development Institute for Tourism (EDIT)
Date: May 1-12, 2017
Venue: University of Hawaii at Manoa
School of Travel Industry Management
Honolulu, Hawaii
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Programme has been postponed. Accordingly, the PATA Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee has decided, reluctantly, to suspend its deliberations and will not therefore be making an award for 2017.
2016 Hong Kong PolyU Winter School (HKWS)
Date: December 5-17, 2016
Venue: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
School of Hotel & Tourism Management, Hong Kong SAR
PATA Foundation is proud to announce the following 2016 HKWS Sponsorship Recipients:
 Mr Ashequr RasulHead of MIS Dhaka Regency Hotel and Resort Bangladesh |
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 Ms Hoi I CheongExecutive Assistant Nuno M. R. Jorge: Mngt., Arch. & Actg Macau SAR |
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Executive Development Institute for Tourism (EDIT)
Date: June 6-17, 2016
Venue: University of Hawaii at Manoa
School of Travel Industry Management
Honolulu, Hawaii
PATA Foundation is proud to announce the following 2016 EDIT Sponsorship Recipients:
 Recipient of PATA Foundation ScholarshipMs Regina Ann Nedlic Manager – Pacific Market Guam Visitors Bureau Guam |
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 Recipient of Jerome A. Keller Memorial ScholarshipMs Cholada Siddhivarn Director, Asia and South Pacific Marketing Group Tourism Authority of Thailand Thailand |
2015/16 Hong Kong PolyU Winter School (HKWS)
Date: December 7-19, 2015
Venue: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
School of Hotel & Tourism Management
Hong Kong SAR
PATA Foundation is proud to announce the following 2015/16 HKWS Sponsorship Recipients:
 Mr Taufiq RahmanChief Executive Journey Plus Bangladesh |
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 Mr Shukun ZhangAssociate Professor / Dean Tourism and Hotel Management School of Hubei Vocational-Technical College China |
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 Mrs Rosemarie GaciasConsultant Adjunct Faculty Enderun Colleges Philippines |
Executive Development Institute for Tourism (EDIT)
Date: May 4-15, 2015
Venue: University of Hawaii at Manoa
School of Travel Industry Management
Honolulu, Hawaii
PATA Foundation is proud to announce the following 2015 EDIT Sponsorship Recipients:
 Recipient of PATA Foundation ScholarshipMs Noredah Othman Senior Marketing Manager Sabah Tourism Board Malaysia |
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 Recipient of Jerome A. Keller Memorial ScholarshipMs Yumei Foong Marketing Executive Catalan Tourist Board Singapore |
2015 Hong Kong PolyU Winter School (HKWS)
Date: February 2-14, 2015
Venue: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
School of Hotel & Tourism Management
Hong Kong SAR
PATA Foundation is proud to announce the following 2015 HKWS Sponsorship Recipients:
 Mr Tim Wan Hazen TangExecutive Director HS Travel International Hong Kong SAR |
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 Mr I Nyoman SudiksaHead of Business Hospitality Program Bali Tourism Institute Indonesia |
 Ms Zolzaya Ulziisaikhan Director of Marketing & Sales Selena Travel Mongolia Mongolia |
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 Ms Selene Goh Lecturer Temasek Polytechnic Singapore |
 Ms Ladawinee Pongswatkul Communications Manager The Landmark Bangkok Thailand |
 Ms Anonglak Satitvorakul Training Manager The Landmark Bangkok Thailand |
Executive Development Institute for Tourism (EDIT)
Date: May 19-30, 2014
Venue: University of Hawaii at Manoa
School of Travel Industry Management
Honolulu, Hawaii
PATA Foundation is proud to announce the following 2014 EDIT Sponsorship Recipients:
 Recipient of PATA Foundation ScholarshipMr Halatoa Fua CEO Cook Islands Tourism Corporation Cook Islands |
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 Recipient of Jerome A. Keller Memorial ScholarshipMs Kathy Koyamaibole Marketing Manager Tourism Fiji Fiji |
2014 Hong Kong PolyU Winter School (HKWS)
Date: February 10-22, 2014
Venue: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
School of Hotel & Tourism Management
Hong Kong SAR
PATA Foundation is proud to announce the following 2014 HKWS Sponsorship Recipients:
 Ms Cary Chan Manager, Talent Development and HR Projects The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited Hong Kong SAR |
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 Ms Angeline Chin Lecturer Temasek University Singapore |
 Ms Thapanee Kiatphaibool Director, Marketing Information Technology Group Tourism Authority of Thailand Thailand |
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 Ms Prompeth Lertratanapreecha International Public Relation Officer Tourism Authority of Thailand Thailand |
 Mr Sunsuk Chongbhitaksawat International Advertising Support Officer Tourism Authority of Thailand Thailand |
Executive Development Institute for Tourism (EDIT)
Date: July 8-19, 2013
Venue: University of Hawaii at Manoa
School of Travel Industry Management
Honolulu, Hawaii
PATA Foundation is proud to announce the following 2013 EDIT Sponsorship Recipients:
 Recipient of PATA Foundation ScholarshipMs Afra Ilham Assistant Sales Manager Dhaka Regency Hotel & Resort Bangladesh |
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 Recipient of Jerome A. Keller Memorial ScholarshipMrs Ujjwala Dali Senior Manager, Tourism Marketing Nepal Tourism Board Nepal |
2013 Hong Kong PolyU Winter School (HKWS)
Date: January 7-19, 2013
Venue: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
School of Hotel & Tourism Management
Hong Kong SAR
PATA Foundation is proud to announce the following 2013 HKWS Sponsorship Recipients:
 Ms Xiaoyan LuoHuman Resources Manager New City Garden Hotel Suzhou, China |
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 Ms Mandy Wong Assistant Manager, Global Customer Service Centre The Peninsula Hotels Hong Kong SAR |
 Ms Ma. Hazel Ramos Assistant to the Dean Lyceum of the Philippines University The Philippines |
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 Ms Racquel Raymundo Chairperson, Hotel and Restaurant Administration Program Lyceum of the Philippines University The Philippines |
 Mrs Pareesa Jiannitithorn Human Resources Manager The Landmark BangkokThailand |
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 Ms Wannaphan Chantruthai Front Office Manager The Landmark Bangkok Thailand |
Executive Development Institute for Tourism (EDIT)
| Date: | July 9-20, 2012 |
| Venue: | University of Hawaii at ManoaSchool of Travel Industry ManagementHonolulu, Hawaii |
PATA Foundation is proud to announce the following 2012 EDIT Scholarship Winners:
 Recipient of PATA Foundation ScholarshipMr Christian ManiOnline Marketing Manager Cook Islands Tourism Corporation, Cook Islands |
2012 Hong Kong PolyU Winter School (HKWS)
| Date: | February 6-18, 2012 |
| Venue: | The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversitySchool of Hotel & Tourism ManagementHong Kong SAR |
PATA Foundation is proud to announce the following 2012 HKWS Sponsorship Recipients:
 Ms Sokleng Do Financial Controller Mekong Discovery Co., Ltd. Cambodia |
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 Ms Vivien ManRevenue Specialist Expedia Partner Service Group Australia |
Executive Development Institute for Tourism (EDIT)
| Date: | July 11-22, 2011 |
| Venue: | University of Hawaii at ManoaSchool of Travel Industry ManagementHonolulu, Hawaii |
PATA Foundation is proud to announce the following 2011 EDIT Scholarship Winners:
 Recipient of PATA Foundation Scholarship Mr Dileep Mudadeniya Head of Standards, Quality Assurance, Legal and Special Projects Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, Sri Lanka |
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 Recipient of the Jerome A. Keller Memorial Scholarship Mr Diwakar Bikram Rana Senior Manager, Tourism Marketing & Promotion Nepal Tourism Board, Nepal |
PATA Foundation sponsored Dileep Mudadeniya who works at Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority to attend this year’s Executive Development Institute for Tourism (EDIT) programme at the University of Hawaii at Manoa in Honolulu, Hawaii on 11-22 July. The Foundation scholarship of US$5,000 covers registration/tuition fees and accommodation costs.
The Foundation is also grateful to the support of the Jerome A. Keller Memorial Fund in sponsoring a further place at EDIT for Diwakar Bikram Rana, Senior Manager, Tourism Marketing & Promotion at the Nepal Tourism Board. The Foundation would like to express special thanks to Gloria Henderson (middle in picture) for continuing her sponsorship for over 20 years.
It has been my pleasure to support the Annual EDIT Program at the UH TIM School by offering the “Jerome A Keller Scholarship Grant” to an applicant from the Asia/Pacific. The recipient is from a PATA member organisation, specialising in Marketing and Public Relations. I have been doing this this for over 20 years, which is my way of giving back to an industry that has been so good to me for the past 37 years. By using the PATA Foundation through education support, I hope to continue my contribution to help those who otherwise could not attend the EDIT Program. Henderson said.
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2011 Hong Kong PolyU Winter School (HKWS)
| Date: | January 17-29, 2011 |
| Venue: | The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversitySchool of Hotel & Tourism ManagementHong Kong SAR |
PATA Foundation is proud to announce the following 2011 HKWS Sponsorship Recipients:
 Mr. Filipe Miguel Canavarro Ramos Director of Food & Beverage Sheraton Chengdu Lido Hotel, China |
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 Mrs. Xueyao LiManager China Travel Service Head Office (Beijing) Co., Ltd. |
 Ms. Khanittha Phanworawat Chief of System Development Section Tourism Authority of Thailand |
Executive Development Institute for Tourism (EDIT)
| Date: | July 12-23, 2010 |
| Venue: | University of Hawaii at ManoaSchool of Travel Industry ManagementHonolulu, Hawaii |
PATA Foundation is proud to announce the following 2010 EDIT Scholarship Winners:
 Recipient of PATA Foundation ScholarshipMs. Heidi R. Andrews Market Servicing Coordinator Tourism Australia, Australia |
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 Recipient of the Jerome A. Keller Memorial ScholarshipMr. Kashi Raj Bhandari Director – ResearchNepal Tourism Board, Nepal |