Chandigarh University\u2019s Student Chapter of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), world\u2019s largest travel promotional organization, has received the \u201cPATA Best Sustainability Initiative Award\u201d for its exemplary efforts in promoting sustainability and social responsibility.
\nChandigarh University Registrar along with students after receiving Global PATA Award for Excellence in Sustainability & Social Responsibility at Gharuan campus
\nChandigarh University is the first university in India to be awarded the \u201cPATA Best Sustainability Initiative Award\u201d which is given to a Student Chapter whose activities over the past year have demonstrated excellent support for sustainability, social responsibility, the environment and the responsible development of the tourism industry.
\nCongratulating Chandigarh University\u2019s Student Chapter for winning this prestigious award, Deepinder Singh Sandhu, Senior Managing Director, Chandigarh University, said, \u201cWe are immensely proud to become the first university in India whose Student Chapter has been awarded the Best Sustainability Initiative Award. This award acknowledges Chandigarh University’s commitment to sustainable development and community engagement. Over the past year, our students were characterized by diverse and impactful initiatives that promoted sustainability, social responsibility, and community engagement. Through awareness campaigns, outreach initiatives, and innovative events, our students actively participated and contributed to meaningful change, demonstrating the Chapter’s dedication to promoting responsible behavior and impacting both the university and society. This appreciation underscores the Chapter’s significance in facilitating substantial change by integrating sustainability with social and cultural values. It exemplifies Chandigarh University’s commitment to cultivating responsible leaders of the future and promoting sustainable practices among students.\u201d
\n\u201cPATA Student Chapters are the most impactful platform for youth around the world to be changemakers and drive the responsible and sustainable development of the tourism industry alongside PATA which is a not-for-profit membership association dedicated to advancing a meaningful Pacific Asia tourism economy,\u201d he added.
\nBridging the gap between academia and industry practice, Chandigarh University (CU) is only the third varsity in India to have Student Chapter of the prestigious Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) at its campus.
\nThe PATA India Chandigarh University Student Chapter has positioned the CU among the select universities in the in the Asia Pacific region with such a collaboration with PATA, the largest travel promotional organization in the world.
\nBesides providing Chandigarh University students real-world experience with opportunities to participate in research projects, case studies, and industry internships, this Student Chapter provides CU students networking opportunities with access to a network of industry leaders, peers, and potential employers.
\nThis PATA Student Chapter is the cornerstone for Chandigarh University students, from the departments of Tourism, Airlines, Hotel Management, and Culinary Arts, University Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management, aspiring to become tourism professionals. It brings together students, educators, and travel industry leaders to groom the next generation of tourism professionals.
\nWith this Student Chapter, CU students get exclusive access to PATA\u2019s extensive network and resources including professional development workshops, unique industry insights, and networking opportunities with elite professionals in the travel and tourism sector to get valuable insights into current trends, challenges, and new opportunities in the sector.
\nBy facilitating knowledge sharing and networking, PATA India Chandigarh University Student Chapter explores strategies and practices that enable students to conduct research that benefits not only the tourism industry – encompassing companies, DMOs, travelers, and communities – but also enhances their own professional growth.<\/p>\n
The PATA India Chandigarh University Student Chapter helps students benefit from Educational Workshops and Seminars with tailored sessions covering the latest trends, technologies, and best tourism practices.
\nThe PATA India Chandigarh University Student Chapter also provides Chandigarh University students global exposure with participation in international conferences, webinars, and collaborative projects.
\nFounded in 1951, the PATA is a not-for-profit membership association that acts as a catalyst for the responsible development of travel and tourism to, from and within the Asia Pacific region.
\nThe Association provides aligned advocacy, insightful research and innovative events to its member organizations, which include government, state and city tourism bodies, international airlines and airports, hospitality organizations, and educational institutions, as well as thousands of young tourism professional members across the world.<\/p>\n
About Chandigarh University<\/p>\n
Chandigarh University is a NAAC A+ Grade University and QS World Ranked University. This autonomous educational institution is approved by UGC and is located near Chandigarh in the state of Punjab. It is the youngest university in India and the only private university in Punjab to be honoured with A+ Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). CU offers more than 109 UG and PG programs in the field of engineering, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, journalism, animation, hotel management, commerce, and others. It has been awarded as The University with Best Placements by WCRC.
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