DUE Explores Cooperation Opportunities with Pacific Asia Travel Association in Bangkok
13/11/2026
On the morning of November 13, 2026, a delegation from The University of Danang - University of Economics, led by Associate Professor Dr. Dang Tung Lam, Vice Rector of DUE, visited the headquarters of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) in Bangkok, Thailand, for a working meeting.
The delegation was received by Mr. Noor Ahmad Hamid, PATA President, and representatives of the Association.
Discussions focused on potential cooperation in tourism, international event organisation and the development of internationally oriented tourism professionals, with three key areas of collaboration identified:
- Co-hosting international events: The two sides discussed opportunities to jointly organise international conferences, workshops, forums and tourism-related industry events. They also explored the possibility of bringing PATA events to Da Nang and The University of Danang, with a view to strengthening international engagement and promoting Da Nang as a tourism destination.
- Expanding student participation in the PATA Youth Symposium: The discussions highlighted opportunities for DUE students to participate in international youth forums, engage in academic exchanges and connect with experts, businesses and students across the PATA network.
- Developing international internship opportunities: The two sides explored the potential for establishing internship programmes for DUE students at PATA's headquarters in Bangkok, enabling them to gain practical experience in an international working environment, particularly in tourism management and event organisation.
The visit marks a further step in expanding DUE's international partnership network and lays the groundwork for practical cooperation in education and training, human resource development and the organisation of international tourism events. It also offers an opportunity to strengthen ties between PATA, Da Nang and The University of Danang through regional tourism development initiatives.
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is an international organisation headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. It works to advance responsible tourism development and foster connections among organisations, businesses and educational institutions in the Asia-Pacific region.