Society of IATA Passenger Agents
Society of IATA Passenger Agents Ltd.(SIPA) was formed in 1978, to protect the specific interests of IATA appointed agents in Hong Kong. To this end, it negotiates directly with airline principals on all IATA matters. Society is a founder member of the Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong, an umbrella organisation for the local travel industry, where it can represent its members in issues that effect activities in Hong Kong. Its works with world-wide and regional travel organisations to negotiate issues at an international level with principals such as hotels, airlines and hire-car companies.
The Society is administered by an Executive Committee that is elected by members annually.
Our Mission
To coordinate, promote and enhance the common objective and interests of IATA accredited passenger agents in Hong Kong.
What we do
SIPA keeps a close watch on technological and educational developments at all levels and assists members to meet the changing demands of the travel industry through special training courses and other activities. It also organises overseas conventions to enable its members to gain first-band knowledge of travel products and operations that can help increases mutual business opportunities.
Why choose us
SIPA has been instrumental in securing special discounts and commissions on tour products to enhance business opportunities and stimulate profitability for members. It also endorses comprehensive insurance products that benefit its members and protect their clients.
Committees
Chairman
Mr. Larry Lo
Westminster Travel Ltd.
Vice-Chairman
Mr. Sunil Nanda
G.C. Nanda & Sons Ltd.
Honorary Treasurer & Secretary
Mr. Tommy Tam
Arrow Travel Agency Ltd.
Executive Committee
Mr. David Leung
JJ Explorer Tours Ltd.
Executive Committee
Mr. Andy Wong
A&A Travel Ltd.
Executive Committee
Mr. Jonathan Wong
Corporate Travel Management Ltd.