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Andrew Nihopara named 2009 PATA Face of the Future

Travel News Asia Latest Travel News Podcasts Thursday, 12 March 2009

Andrew Nihopara has been named as the 2009 PATA Face of the Future. Andrew, Marketing Manager for the South Pacific Tourism Organisation, based in Suva, Fiji Islands, leads a team that embraces 13 national tourism offices in the South Pacific.

His role includes managing joint marketing efforts for 15 Pacific destinations at many global events - including the mammoth ITB Berlin which is taking place this week.

In 2007 he developed and launched a South Pacific specialist online training programme that attracted enrolment applications from 260 travel consultants around the world.

Last year Andrew launched a series of comprehensive Market Access Guides that provide practical advice on how to penetrate key tourism markets.

His current duties include managing the development of the 8,100 square metre Pacific Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo 2010.

He is also working closely with industry consultants on the development of regional marketing strategies and direction for the region and for individual member countries.

Andrew is a native of the Solomon Islands and previously worked for the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau. He graduated from Massey University in New Zealand.

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