PATA appoints Andrew Jones as Chair of the Foundation
Andrew Jones, FIH. CHA., Guardian of Sanctuary Resorts,
Alongside Jones, Simon Lloyd, Dean, Dusit Thani College, was appointed Vice Chair of the Foundation. Hiran Cooray, Chairman, Jetwing Symphony/Lighthouse Hotel PLC; Sarah Mathews, CEO, e-Tourism Frontiers and Stephen Pearce, Partner, Tourism and Leisure, GainingEdge also joined as PATA’s Board of Trustees.
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Foundation has announced the appointment of a new Board of Trustees, the governing body entrusted with guiding the organisation’s strategic efforts to ensure that the next generation across Asia Pacific is equipped with the skills needed to build sustainable and thriving careers in tourism and hospitality.
Andrew Jones, FIH. CHA., Guardian of Sanctuary Resorts, has been named Chair of the Foundation. Prior to this role, Jones previously served as Vice Chair and Trustee of the Foundation, Chair of the PATA and has been designated as a PATA Life Member.
Upon his appointment, Jones said, “Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the PATA Foundation experienced a hiatus of activity, however we are now fully operational and moving forward with renewed passion and purpose as our industry transitions from recovery to sustainable growth.”
He added, “Our vision and mission to safeguard the livelihoods of the underprivileged communities, and support the responsible and sustainable environmental efforts of our industries remain as relevant as ever during this critical period. As the industry evolves, progress must be inclusive, and no one should be left behind.”
With over five decades of experience in the travel and tourism industry, Jones has held numerous senior management and advisory positions with prestigious hotels, resorts, management companies, educational institutions, and a variety of esteemed organisations across London, Bermuda, Canada, Hong Kong SAR, and wider Asia. He is Chairman Emeritus of the KELY (Kid’s Everywhere Like You) Support Group in Hong Kong, a Member of the Advisory Peer Group (APG), Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, and a supporter of myriad other charitable organisations and social ventures in Hong Kong SAR.
Alongside Jones, Simon Lloyd, Dean, Hospitality Management and Business Administration, Dusit Thani College, was appointed Vice Chair of the Foundation. Three other members of the Board of Trustees include Hiran Cooray, Chairman, Jetwing Symphony/Lighthouse Hotel PLC; Sarah Mathews, CEO, e-Tourism Frontiers and Stephen Pearce, Partner, Tourism and Leisure, GainingEdge.
