The Fiji Instances » PATA endorses College of Fiji tourism research program

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has approved the Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism Studies from the University of Fiji.

Founded in 1951, PATA is a not-for-profit member association that acts as a catalyst for the responsible development of travel and tourism in, from and within the Asia-Pacific region.

The head of the Management Department of the University of Fiji, Dr. Navneel Prasad, confirmed the confirmation that this was the first regional confirmation for the program.

“This confirmation stands for the quality and standard of the tourism study program and corresponds to the strategic orientation of the university in order to receive regional and international recognitions and accreditations” Prasad.

He said that for tourism studies students, this endorsement demonstrates the unprecedented standard of the program the university offers, as well as opportunities such as scholarships, sponsorship, mentoring, networking, attending workshops and speaking at PATA events.

“This affirmation is also timely in the sense that it builds the confidence of current and future students in tourism as an area of ​​study that has otherwise been dampened by the industry’s impact of COVID-19,” he added.

In the confirmation letter, PATA CEO Dr. Mario Hardy: “PATA recognizes the importance of investing in education and supporting the University of Fiji program is in line with our commitment to human capital development.”

“I am pleased to see the development of such an interdisciplinary program that focuses on sustainability.”

The Tourism Studies Bachelor of Commerce program was launched in January 2020 with its first cohort of students.

Students who have passed their 13th grade exam or an equivalent exam with 200 points and at least 50 percent in English can apply for the program.

PATA provides members around the world to its more than 800 member organizations, including 95 government, state and urban tourism organizations, 20 international airlines and airports, 102 hotel organizations and 70 educational institutions, and over 4,000 young tourism professionals, coordinated advocacy, insightful research and innovative events.