STAFF PROMOTIONS AND TRANSITIONS AT PATA

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce staff promotions and transitions at PATA Operational Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, and at PATA Administrative Headquarters in Oakland, California, USA.

At the Administrative Headquarters in Oakland, Chief Administrative Officer, Ms. Leslie Detter's responsibilities have been expanded to include membership development. She will also supervise all PATA's administrative functions.

Ms. Cheryl Nichols has been appointed Manager-Membership. She will focus on membership development activities for further enhancement of membership benefits.

Ms. Christy Jones has been promoted to Director-North America. Her major role will involve the development of PATA members and Chapter members in North America.

At the Operational Headquarters in Bangkok, Ms. Khanitha "Pook" Jarukirati has been promoted to Assistant Manager-Membership and Publications. She will expand her responsibilities into membership development areas and continue her role in developing marketing strategies for PATA publications.

"Human resources management is a crucial element of PATA's success," said PATA CEO Mr. Joseph A. McInerney. "We like to take the initiative in allocating the right job to the right person to make the most of their expertise. It fulfills our mission and benefits all our members."