PATA Nepal Chapter Wins PATA Award of Excellence 2026

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2026 Aug 17 21:39

PATA Nepal Chapter Wins PATA Award of Excellence 2026

Kathmandu, Nepal. PATA Nepal Chapter has been selected as the winner of the PATA Award of Excellence, presented by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA HQ) during the PATA Chapter and Student Chapter Awards Ceremony held on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Commons Café, Old Court House, Kuching — a day ahead of PATA Travel Mart 2026 in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.

The PATA Award of Excellence is presented annually to PATA Chapters and Student Chapters whose activities over the preceding year best exemplify dedication to the development of the travel and tourism industry within the Pacific Asia region, in a manner consistent with the aims and objectives of PATA.

Mr. Bibhuti Chand Thakur, Immediate Past (IP) Chairman of PATA Nepal Chapter, received the award on behalf of the association. Extending his gratitude and appreciation to PATA HQ for the recognition, he affirmed the dedicated role of PATA Nepal Chapter's Executive Committee and Secretariat team, led by its proactive CEO, without whom the Chapter's significant milestones and achievements over the years would not have been possible.

Mr. Suresh Singh Budal, CEO of PATA Nepal Chapter, said it was a proud moment for both PATA Nepal Chapter and Nepal to be recognized once again with the prestigious PATA Award of Excellence. He noted that PATA Nepal Chapter has consistently demonstrated excellence in its advocacy and engagement roles over the years, positioning itself as one of the most active PATA Chapters worldwide. He added that this recognition from PATA is a source of pride and motivation, inspiring the Chapter to intensify its continued collaboration toward the sustainable and responsible development of tourism in Nepal and beyond.

About PATA Nepal Chapter

Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Nepal Chapter is one of the independent PATA Chapters worldwide, established in 1975 in line with the spirit of PATA HQ. It has since become the only full-fledged tourism association in Nepal, encompassing almost all stakeholders of Nepali tourism from both the public and private sectors, with advocacy and engagement roles for the sustainable development of the travel and tourism industry in Nepal and beyond.