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Excellence in Governance
An exclusive award category honouring governments and public leaders driving sustainable tourism,
culture and heritage through progressive policy, strategic vision and innovation.
Recognising:
• Heads of State & Ministers
• Governors, Mayors & Policy Makers
• International, National, Regional & City - Level Leadership
PATWA is the first organisation globally, to have awards dedicated to Excellence in Governance.
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Secretary General
Mr. Yatan Ahluwalia
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Email:
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Director - Operations & Features Editor
Mr. Pulkit Sharma
Mobile:+ 91 - 9654690760
Email:
[email protected]
September 17th 2026
H.E. Liina Vahtras,
Congratulations! We are delighted to inform you that Estonia has been confirmed by the PATWA
International Travel Awards Council and Board of Members for the prestigious honour of:
“Destination of the Year - Smart Tourism”
Further, you have been unanimously confirmed for the exclusive Excellence in Governance
recognition:
“Minister of the Year - Digital Tourism & Innovation Leadership”
The 27th edition of the PATWA World Tourism Leaders Summit on the theme “Tourism in the New
World Order” shall be followed by the PATWA International Travel Awards ceremony at ITB, Berlin
on Wednesday, March 17th 2027 from 2.30pm to 5.00pm.
We would be honoured to have you join us as one of our keynote speakers during the summit.
A detailed speakers’ brief shall be shared with you in due course.
Kindly note that there is presently an embargo on any public or media announcement regarding the
PATWA World Tourism Leaders Summit & PATWA International Travel Awards 2027.
For more information about PATWA and our initiatives, please visit: www.patwainternational.com
We would appreciate receiving your confirmation, as per the attached participation details, within the
next 10 days.
Warm Regards,
Yatan Ahluwalia
Secretary General
Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA)
PATWA is an Affiliate Member of UN Tourism
Saatja: "Yatan Ahluwalia Secretary General" <
[email protected]>
Saaja: "info - MKM" <
[email protected]>
Teema: Estonia - PATWA International Travel Awards, ITB Berlin 2027
Kuupäev: 2026-09-17 04:47
Tähelepanu! Tegemist on välisvõrgust saabunud kirjaga.
Tundmatu saatja korral palume linke ja faile mitte avada.
H.E. Liina Vahtras,
Greetings from the Secretariat of the Pacific Area Travel Writers
Association (PATWA). PATWA is an affiliate member of UN Tourism.
PATWA organises the PATWA World Tourism Leaders Summit and the PATWA
International Travel Awards annually during ITB, Berlin.
Please find attached:
1. PATWA Award Confirmation (PDF) – Official communication from the
Secretary General, Mr. Yatan Ahluwalia, confirming your PATWA International
Travel Award(s) for our 2027 edition and extending an invitation for you as
a keynote speaker at the PATWA World Tourism Leaders Summit.
2. PATWA Deck 2027 (PDF) – Containing details on PATWA, the awards, summit,
and participation formalities.
For any further queries, please feel free to contact our office or Mr.
Pulkit Sharma, Director – Operations & Features Editor, at
<mailto:
[email protected]>
[email protected]
We look forward to receiving confirmation of your participation at your
earliest convenience.
Warm Regards,
The office of the Secretary General
Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA)
PATWA is an Affiliate Member of UN Tourism
PATWA Secretariat
5608, Ground Floor
Orchid Crescent, DLF Phase IV
Gurgaon 122001
Haryana, India
Handphone: 91 - 9811115519