Pats on the back from PATA
In 1996, Jones embarked on a new journey. He founded and became the Guardian of Sanctuary Resorts, a resort management company that pioneered responsible and sustainable tourism experiences where people balance their body, mind, and spirit in an environmentally friendly space long before it became a ‘kicky’ thing to do. The PATA Chair’s Award was presented to Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) director. It recognizes an individual for their help, support, loyalty, and dedication during the chair’s tenure. She joined the Marketing Department of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) in 1988, and in September 1998, she became deputy director, leading up to her appointment as MGTO director in December 2012.
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) honoured two of its members for their contribution to the Association’s activities in the Asia Pacific region. PATA awarded life membership to Andrew Jones, Guardian, Sanctuary Resorts, Hong Kong SAR and China. Over the past 50 years in the hospitality industry, he has worked in numerous senior management and corporate positions for hotels, resorts and management companies in London, Bermuda, Canada, Hong Kong SAR, China, and Asia.
L/R: Andrew Jones, Guardian, Sanctuary Resorts, Hong Kong SAR, China and Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director, Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Macao, China.
