ROBERT Khoo has stepped down from his post as CEO of the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS).
In a letter addressed to travel industry partners, NATAS president William Tan announced Khoo’s request for an early retirement in order to pursue his PhD.
Khoo had ealier intended to take a six-month sabbatical from March 1 to August 31 before his retirement (TTG Asia e-Daily, January 30, 2013).
Patricia Auyeong, currently deputy CEO, will be acting CEO for NATAS in the interim.