Explore Himalaya President Suman Pandey Elected Secretary/Treasurer of PATA
Secretary/ Treasurer of PATA
Suman Pandey, Explore Himalaya President and former Chairman of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Nepal Chapter (2013-2018), now serves as the Secretary/Treasurer of PATA. This organization promotes responsible travel and tourism development to, from, and within the Asia-Pacific region. On 12th October, members voted for Mr. Pandey over his Malaysian counterpart through virtual voting. The newly appointed Executive Board is led by Chairman Soon-Hwa. As a member of the Executive Board, Mr. Pandey, together with his team, is responsible for developing strategies to support tourism boards across Asia Pacific with focus on post-Covid future and beyond. The PATA Annual General Meeting, held online on October 14, 2020, confirmed the new Executive Board members.
Background of Mr. Suman Pandey
Suman Pandey, the President of Explore Himalaya, CEO of Fishtail Air and Directors of Summit Air, Aloft Kathmandu Hotel & Chhaya Center, is an acclaimed tourism professional with 30 years of experience in Nepali Tourism. Notable for his innovative approach and expertise in Himalayan Adventure, he has led various organizations with remarkable success. For example, he has held leadership roles in PATA Nepal Chapter, Nepal Tourism Board, Trekking Agents’ Association of Nepal, and Airline Operators’ Association of Nepal. Moreover, his diverse engagements highlight his commitment to advancing Nepal’s tourism sector. He gained recognition for initiating various historical events, including Everest Skydive (since 2008), the Kala Patthar Cabinet Meeting (2009), and the First Himalayan Travel Mart (2017).
Mr. Pandey’s remarkable contributions in Nepali Tourism is complimented by various accolades including “Suprasidha Gorkha Dakshin Bahu” from the King of Nepal in 2004; “Tourism Icon” by the Nepal Association of Tourism Journalists in 2018; a “Lifetime Achievement Award” by tourism publication Gantabya Nepal in 2017; “Tourism Man of the year” by Gantabya Nepal in 2010; and a “Lifetime Achievement Award” for contributions in tourism by the “American Biographical Institute” (ABI) based in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA in 2008, to name a few.
Mr. Pandey said, “I feel great honor in serving as the new Secretary/Treasurer”. My focus will be both on the synergetic management of the team and the continual development of the region’s travel industry. In taking on this role, I commit to work together with the Executive Team, management team and our all members for the responsible growth of PATA and the whole tourism communities.”
We would like to congratulate Mr. Pandey and the newly appointed Team! We wish the Team every success for all the challenges that lie ahead.
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Apr 2023 I had an incredible experience trekking to Everest Base Camp with Explore Himalaya. Our guides were absolutely amazing. They provided us with exceptional support and guidance throughout the journey. The porters deserve special recognition too for their hard work and dedication. The entire journey was filled with breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences. From the start until the conclusion , every moment was filled with awe and wonder.I highly recommend Explore Himalaya for anyone seeking an unforgettable trekking experience in the Himalayas. Thank you to all the the staff, for making our journey truly exceptional!
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