Pacific Asia Travel Association

San Francisco, CA · Founded 1952

International tourism association promoting travel and tourism development

Primary audience
Community
Work area
Programs
Topic
Services
Contact
Noor Ahmad Hamid
Website Contact

About Organization

The association promotes responsible tourism development and facilitates partnerships among travel industry stakeholders across the Asia Pacific region. Based internationally with operations spanning the Pacific, the organization connects travel professionals, destinations, and businesses. With operations supporting tourism, the association has served the industry since 1951.

What They Focus On

Mission Delivery

Implementing programs and services supporting organizational mission

Community Impact

Creating positive outcomes through programming and partnerships

Excellence

Maintaining effectiveness and sustainability

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$2.2M

-6.4% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$2.1M

-2.9% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$1.4M

-7.3% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

27

+0% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $2,248,641 $2,108,628 $1,419,500 27
2023 $2,402,237 $2,171,359 $1,530,466 27
2022 $2,267,121 $2,363,202 $1,388,699 28
2020 $2,004,190 $2,352,519 $1,130,823 0
2019 $2,739,150 $2,809,634 $1,587,591 0
2018 $2,681,881 $2,676,921 $1,664,484 0

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Program Design

    Develop initiatives addressing community needs and mission objectives

  • 02

    Implementation

    Deliver programs and services through staff networks

  • 03

    Engagement

    Connect with stakeholders and partners advancing goals

  • 04

    Assessment

    Evaluate outcomes ensuring programs achieve results

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Pacific Asia Travel Association

Programs

Provides programs supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Services

Provides services supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Initiatives

Provides initiatives supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Activities

Provides activities supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Pacific Asia Travel Association.

NA

Noor Ahmad Hamid

Chief Executive Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $144,920
PK

Pairoj Kiatthunsamai

CFO
Full-time
Compensation: $125,528
PS

Peter Semone

Chairman
1 hrs/week
SP

Suman Pandey

Vice Chairman
1 hrs/week

Milestones

2024

Current Operations

2024

Operating programs serving community

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

BM
Ben Montgomery Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
BA
Bermance Aldis Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
BC
Bibhuti Chand Thakur Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
CH
Cheryl Hurlbut Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
CI
Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
CM
Chuwit Mirtchob Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
CL
Ciyi Lim Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
DC
Dmitri Cooray Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
EF
Eric Fong Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
EW
Erica Wong Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
FO
Fabrizio Orlando Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
GP
Gerald Perez Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
HO
Henry Oh Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
JC
Jennifer Chun Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
JP
Jongwong Park Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
JK
Junichi Kumada Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
KP
Ke-Wei Peh Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
KL
Khem Lakai Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
KK
Kumi Kato Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
LM
Luzi Matzig Secretary/Treas 0.50 hrs/week
MP
Maria Paz Alberto Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
MP
Mayur Patel Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
MY
Musa Yusof Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
NA
Neethiahnanthan Ari Ragavan Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
NO
Noredah Othman Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
SL
Sangeetha Liyanapathirana Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
S
Sanjeet Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
SS
Sharzede Salleh Askor Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
SL
Simon Lloyd Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
ST
Su Thiri Maung Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
VV
V Vidyavathi Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
VM
Vikram Madhok Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
XM
Xin Mok Board Member 0.50 hrs/week
YC
Yung-Hui Chou Board Member 0.50 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$294K

Highest Paid

$148K

Pairoj Kiatthunsamai

Compensated Officers

2

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Pairoj Kiatthunsamai CFO $125,528 $22,054 $147,582 40
Noor Ahmad Hamid Chief Executive Officer $144,920 $1,979 $146,899 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Related Organizations

1 affiliated entity reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

1

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

1
Pata Foundation Inc
San Francisco, CA
Further Edu.&Training Progs. For Tourism
501(c) 501(C)(3)

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Contact

Get in touch with Pacific Asia Travel Association

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(415) 291-0330

Social

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50 California St Suite 2750 San Francisco, CA 94111