Corporate TravelMario Hardy steps up

PATA appoints new CEO

By Travel Weekly

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Oct 30, 2014

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Mario Hardy

Mario Hardy

Mario Hardy

Mario Hardy

Hardy is currently the COO of PATA, a position he has held since January this year.

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has appointed Mario Hardy as its next chief executive, effective November 1, 2014.

Hardy is currently the COO of PATA, a position he has held since January this year.

He was approved to succeed Martin Craigs.

Hardy’s appointment will be endorsed by the full PATA Board at the next annual meeting.

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