IATA opens nominations for its 2025 Diversity and Inclusion Awards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) formally opened nominations for the sixth edition of the IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards on Thursday, 20th February.
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Untamed Borders’ women tour guides are changing the game in Central Asia and Africa
As International Women’s Day looms on the horizon, Untamed Borders shares the stories of pioneering women tour guides from Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
Aranui Cruises celebrates female crew members aboard the Aranui 5
Aranui Cruises director of marketing, communication, and operations Romina Wong gathered together a group of female crew members aboard the Aranui 5 in recognition of their contributions to…
IWTA speaks with Wannapha Rattanaphong (Oon), Hotel Manager Island Escape by Burasari
IWTA Chairwomen Michaela Connor speaks with Wannapha Rattanaphong (Oon), Hotel Manager Island Escape by Burasari
IWTA speaks with Natthineethiti (Nikki) Phinyapincha, Founder TransTalents Consulting Group
IWTA Chairwomen Michaela Connor speaks with Natthineethiti (Nikki) Phinyapincha, Founder TransTalents Consulting Group
IWTA speaks with Putu Seruni Pratiwi Sudiharta, Operation and Reservation Leader DISCOVA
IWTA Chairwomen Michaela Connor speaks with Putu Seruni Pratiwi Sudiharta, Operation and Reservation Leader at DISCOVA
IWTA Awards 2024 celebrates women shining in the travel industry
With the theme: “Speak Up. Stand Out. Be the Voice that Inspires Inclusion” the highly anticipated Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia (IWTA) Awards 2024 returned to recognise and celebrate…
Get rolling for the glitz and glamour of the IWTA Awards Gala 2024
With the theme: “Speak Up. Stand Out. Be the Voice that Inspires Inclusion” the highly anticipated Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia (IWTA) Awards 2024 returns to recognise and celebrate…
IWTA speaks with Mary Li, Founder and CEO, Atlas
In conversation with the IWTA Committee, Mary Li, Founder and CEO, Atlas shares more about her transformative journey through travel. Going ahead from tough Covid times to build an inclusive…
IWTA speaks with Angkana Yukkaseamwong – Head of Global Shared Services, Discova
The experience to be able to travel and work with teams in different country has been a critical part for Angkana Yukkaseamwong – Head of Global Shared Services, Discova to deliver…
Save the date! Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia (IWTA) Awards 2024 is happening on 27 April 2024
Brand TD, Asia's leading travel industry news platform, has announced that the highly anticipated Inspiring Women in Travel - Asia (IWTA) Awards 2024 will take place on 27…
IWTA speaks with Nguyen Thi Hai Oanh, Founder & CEO Amazing English Tour
IWTA Committee connects with Nguyen Thi Hai Oanh, Founder & CEO Amazing English Tour, she shares more about women in travel, sustainable tourism and growth in the workplace.
IWTA speaks with Joana Button, Board Member of Australian Thai Chamber of Commerce and Director of Simple Scalable Solutions
Like many Asian women, Joana Button has faced challenges in her career such as sexual harassment, bullying, and discrimination, coupled with the ever-persistent self-doubt…
IWTA speaks with Nguyen Thi Huong Lien, CEO of I Love Hue Tour Company
Nguyen Thi Huong Lien was a girl with big dreams. With 100USD in hand, she put up a small tour company knowing that it will provide a lot of opportunities to practice her…
IWTA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in a workplace round table with Naureen Ahmed, Mike Stewart, Katharine Ng , Komal Darira and Avinash Menon
In the 3rd roundtable discussion the panel of these fantastic 4 leaders in travel asia, moderated by Naureen covers the very important topic of how actively implementing and driving…
IWTA mentorship round table with Naureen Ahmed, M.L Laksasubha Kridakon, Sumitha Soorian and Juthamas Carranco
Naureen is hosting the 2nd roundtable with 3 incredible women in the tourism industry. They talk warmly and passionately about the importance of mentors throughout not just career but life…
IWTA Round Table – Topic: Mentorship
‘Never be too afraid to ask for a mentor and be clear of what you want out of the mentor/mentoree relationship’
IWTA speaks with Alexa Pham Founder Chai Lai Orchid
Alexa Pham moved from NYC to Thailand to start the Chai Lai Orchid, an eco-resort in Chiang Mai. Alexa believes that travel can also be a force for good and have a positive impact on the…
IWTA speaks with Elena Orru GM Pavilions
Elena is a young, passionate, high energy hospitality professional with 13+ years of hands-on luxury property management experience. Her German and Italian heritage has shaped her…
IWTA speaks with Ruth Franklin Co-Founder of Secret Paradise Maldives
On her travels, Ruth fell in love with Maldives as a destination and revisited 3 months a year over a period of time, where she would immerse herself in the local communities and follow her…
IWTA speaks with Sophie Chen Founder & Coach LEAP by Sophie Chen
She spent 15 years in Macau working in different roles in the hospitality industry and then relocated to Singapore with her husband. With a little bit of encouragement and push from him, she…
IWTA speaks with Michelle Gao Booking.com Regional Manager, Mekong region
With over 15 years experience in online travel media and online travel agencies, Michelle is now the Regional Manager of Mekong Region, Booking.com based in Bangkok and oversees Thailand,…
Women’s participation in travel & tourism critical to growth of global sector
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reiterated the importance of women’s engagement in Travel & Tourism to catapult its growth and achieve a thriving and resilient sector at…
Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia calls for inspirational women to participate in IWTA Stories
Inspiring Women in Travel - Asia (IWTA), a journey that highlights the incredible stories of women in travel who are successful in their own right, is calling for inspiring women to…
TD-IWTA Awards 2023 gathers inspiring women in travel at a night of celebration, recognition, and empowerment
The inaugural Travel Daily Media – Inspiring Women in Travel (Asia) Awards 2023 has made the travel industry buzzing with excitement and inspiration. The prestigious event brought…
TD-IWTA Awards 2023 winners announced
The inaugural Travel Daily Media – Inspiring Women in Travel (Asia) Awards 2023 honoured some of the amazing women in the travel industry. The awards were presented at a gala…
TD-IWTA Awards 2023: A catalyst for change in the Asian travel industry
The TD-IWTA Awards 2023 are set to celebrate the achievements of exceptional women in the travel and tourism industry across Asia. The awards, which will be held on 24 June…
Jetstar Asia CEO Barathan Pasupathi to keynote at TD-IWTA Awards 2023
Barathan Pasupathi, CEO of Jetstar Asia, has been announced as the keynote speaker for the upcoming Travel Daily Media (TD) - Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA) Awards 2023. The…
Meet the top nominees for Travel Daily Media (TD) – Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA) Awards 2023
The top nominees for the highly anticipated Travel Daily Media (TD) - Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA) Awards 2023 have been announced by the judging panel. TD-IWTA Awards recognise…
IWTA speaks with Rosemarie Wong Director at The Ranee Sdn Bhd
With a Bachelor of Arts degree in printed textiles for Fashion and a Diploma in Interior Design, Rosemarie has always had a lifelong passion for indigenous handicrafts and heritage…
Travel Daily (TD) announces Ponant, Shiji, and TAT as major sponsors of Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA) Awards 2023
Travel Daily (TD) Media proudly announces Ponant, Shiji, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) as major sponsors of the Inspiring Women in Travel - Asia (IWTA) Awards.…
IWTA speaks with Naowarat Arunkong (Khun Bee) Cluster General Manager Anantara Hua Hin and Avani+ Hua Hin
Khun Bee was born in Surat Thani and moved to Bangkok to live with her older brother and to start grade 10. After graduating high school, she pursued her education in hospitality at Hotel…
Travel Daily (TD) Media announces partnership with Tourism Authority of Thailand for Inspiring Women In Travel Asia (IWTA) Awards 2023
TD (Travel Daily) Media is pleased to announce that Tourism Authority of Thailand - Amazing Thailand is an official sponsor of the upcoming TD Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA)…
Vanessa Hudson now helms Qantas as its first female CEO
It’s the changing of the guard! An end of an era!
Vanessa Hudson is taking over Australia’s national carrier Qantas in November as Alan Joyce, who was supposed to retire in 2020,…
IWTA speaks with Nidhi Gupta Global Head- Supplier Partnership & Activities at Travelbullz.com
Nidhi started her career in hospitality in New Delhi and her career since has brought her to Thailand today. In her teens she really wanted to be an air hostess but her friend convinced her…
IWTA speaks with Geraldine B. Gomez, General Manager, Hotel 101 Group
With her extensive knowledge and experience in hotel sales and marketing, GM Gomez is a great asset to the Hotel101 Group, as it expands its hotel brands in key cities both within the…
IWTA speaks with Stephanie Strunk Manager Corporate Innovation & Partnerships at Xpdite Capital Partners
Stephanie thought she might have wanted to be a lawyer following in her father’s footsteps but decided it wasn’t for her. She wanted to do something that was hands on and that’s when she…
IWTA round table with Naureen Ahmed, Founder of Inspiring Women in Hospitality
Welcome to IWTA’s first roundtable with committee members of IWTA hosted by Naureen Ahmed. We cover how IWTA started, why we joined the committee, the purpose of IWTA, what we have learnt,…
ILTM Asia Pacific returns with a vengeance in June 2023
ILTM Asia Pacific is set to reach pre-pandemic levels of attendance with an expected 1000 delegates looking to gather at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore on June 19 – 22
TD announces the Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia Awards 2023
Travel Daily Media (TD) has officially launched the Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia (IWTA) 2023 travel awards.
IWTA speaks with Laura Houldsworth Managing Director, Asia Pacific Booking.com
Laura joined Booking.com in 2021, following 10 successful years at SAP Contour where she last served as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China.…
IWTA speaks with Anh-Thu Van Do General Manager Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines and Mekong Region Lufthansa Group
Born and raised in Saigon, Vietnam, travel has always been part of her life. her dad was a tourguide before and specialized in European destinations. Her dad always spoke to her about…
Celebrating women in travel: Nominate an inspiring woman for the TD IWTA (Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia) Awards
Travel Daily Media (TD) and Inspiring Women in Travel - Asia (IWTA) have been working together to celebrate the achievements of women in the travel industry all year round, not just on…
How to book tickets, nominate, and sponsor the TD IWTA (Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia) Awards
It is high time to celebrate women’s achievements and significant contributions in the travel industry, and attending the TD IWTA (Inspiring Women in Travel - Asia) Awards on 24 June…
IWTA speaks with Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi – President Thai Hotel Association & Executive Vice President Sukosol Hotels
Meet Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi – President Thai Hotel Association & Executive Vice President Sukosol Hotels, Marisa leads the organisational development, operational and marketing…
Beyond pink marketing: How companies can show their support for women
As more and more women are taking the centre stage in the travel industry, gender equality has become a pressing issue. It is no longer just a moral imperative; it is also a smart…
Calling for nominees: TD IWTA to honour inspiring women in a prestigious award ceremony
We know women in the travel industry whom we admire and feel inspired by. Perhaps it is someone who has succeeded against all odds, someone whose courage defied biases or whose…
IWTA speaks with Katharine Ng Director of Training OneCrew
Born and raised in Malaysia, her aviation journey started as a flight attendant for Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airways, when she moved to Hong Kong and sent 8 years with Cathay…
IWTA speaks with Nattareutai Thanapoomikul (Khun Aimmy) General Manager Staybridge Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit
Khun Aimmy started her career as an Intern in InterContinental Bangkok. After finishing her 400 hours of training she continued to work as an Guest Relation Agent in Holiday Inn Shanghai…
IWTA speaks with Vitna Achour Flight Attendant, Life Coach and Trainer Cebu Pacific Air
Half Filipino and half Syrian, Vitna started her career with Cebu Pacific Air after she finished her studies. She dreamt of becoming a flight attendant in elementary school as she thought it…
IWTA speaks with Arpatip Reancharoen Chief Business Officer of the ITC Group
She started her profession in the tourism industry as a junior reservations officer. She was always very interested in the industry and eagerly asked her colleagues to teach her and give her…
IWTA speaks with Amelia Roziman Chief Executive Officer at Business Events Sarawak
Amelia is from one of the indigenous tribes in Borneo called the Bidayuh (Land Dayak) and growing up in a rural area there are limited opportunities. She went off to the States to study and…
IWTA speaks with Delphine Guillon Deputy Managing Director & Head of Sales and Operations at Asian Trails – Thailand
Travel has already been a big part of her life. Growing up in France she would often travel with her especially around Europe. She loved meeting people and discovering new cultures, getting…
IWTA speaks with Anchalika Kijkanakorn, Managing Director & Founder, AKARYN Hotel Group
Khun Anchalika grew up in Texas where she achieved a Bachelor in Business Administration and later a Master in International Business Studies. She started her career for GE Capital and the…
IWTA speaks with Ha Lam Founder of The Happy Firm Saigon, Vietnam
Ha Lam grew up with her family in Saigon Vietnam and quickly found her passion learning about people in the local communities. She was a tour guide for many years which matched her passion…
IWTA speaks with Supawadee Chaisongkram – Room Division Manager Tawaravadee Resort BW Signature Collection by Best Western
Khun Nu Dee grew up on a farm but early on dreamt of learning English and using it in her career. She ‘fell’ into hospitality in Pattaya as a hotel operator to help support her studies at…
IWTA speaks with Nopparat Aumpa – Senior Assistant Vice President and General Manager Banyan Tree Bangkok
Growing up in Northern Thailand, she found her passion to be history and thought she’d be an historian. However her love for service and people steered her into the hospitality industry.
IWTA speaks with Christine Olivares Cunanan – Publisher and Editor Travelife Magazine and Owner of La Esperanza Granada
In 2007 Christine decided she wanted to create a Travel Magazine and with her great discipline and positive mindset did exactly that, literally the next day.
IWTA speaks with Sukeerti Raikwar – Founder Soulful Safaris
Sukeerti has been working in the travel and tourism industry for almost 20 years in different roles and capacities. An explorer, product developer and travel designer, Sukeerti has also…
IWTA speaks with Monchanok Adhyanasakul – Board Member at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel and Consultant for Grand Asset Hotels and Property
Monchanok Adhyanasakul – Board Member at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel and Consultant for Grand Asset Hotels and Property
IWTA speaks with Gai Tyrrell – Managing Director Australasia at Globus family of brands
Born and raised in Melbourne, Gai Tyrrell is living proof that grit and hard work pay off. She wanted to get into the travel industry after leaving school. Thus, she ditched uni and worked…
IWTA speaks with Carmela Bocanegra – Vice President, Sales and Marketing at Chroma Hospitality
Born and raised in the Philippines, Carmela brings over 30 years of impressive experience and wealth of knowledge in the hospitality industry. She was no stranger to hard work and moving…
IWTA speaks with Liz Ortiguera – CEO of PATA
Liz is from a Philippine heritage and grew up in the states. Early in her career she wanted to be a scientist but quickly learnt she was more passionate about people than molecules.
IWTA speaks with Xuan Xu – Managing Director, Xuan Xu Co Ltd
born in China and raised in Germany. Having an artistic upbringing with both her parents in the field, she experienced an artistic life closely.
IWTA speaks with Lily Udomkunnatum Founder and Managing Director of the Burasari Group
Lily was born in Thailand and early in her life moved to Singapore where she stayed til in her late teens. She returned to Thailand for university and upon graduation moved to Japan. Her…
IWTA speaks with Sina Lorn Assistant Country Manager, Discova Cambodia
Growing up on the countryside, outside Siem Reap, Sina had dreams of getting a good job and making money to support her family. She knew she had to study to be able to fulfill this dream.
IWTA speaks with Huong Dang, Founder of Hopebox VN
As a little girl she dreamt of following their career path and saw how travel help people connect and how much you can learn about someone else.Growing up in a small farming community…
IWTA speaks with Ayu Kristiana, Country Manager – Discova Indonesia
Ayu grew up in the paradise of Bali and was surrounded by her family who all worked in the tourism industry. As a little girl she dreamt of following their career path and saw how travel…
IWTA speaks with Dr Avita Khawas Owner and Director of WalkaroundIndia
Growing up in India, part of a family where a rich culture and traditions were proudly shared and celebrated and where education played a big part in her upbringing, Dr Avita found the…
IWTA speaks with Christina Ho, SOARING HIGH! the airline pilot spreading good vibes
From her training days at Flight Training Adelaide to volunteering at Hong Kong Youth Aviation Academy (HKYAA) as an instructor, she dons many hats
IWTA speaks with Emily Chang, CEO McCann worldgroup China, Shanghai
Meet Emily Chang
CEO McCann worldgroup China, Shanghai
BACKGROUND:
She first studied a degree in biology at the University of Rochester, school of medicine and…
IWTA speaks with Michaela Connor, DISCOVA
Michaela grew up in Sweden and always dreamt of traveling the world. After graduating she left Sweden and hasn’t looked back since. In 2018 her and her husband made the decision to move to…
IWTA speaks Natalie Glebova, Russian-Canadian television host, author, dancer, model and beauty queen.
IWTA speaks with Natalie Glebova. Russian-Canadian television host, author, dancer, model and beauty queen. She was crowned Miss Universe in 2005 and has since written 2 best-selling books.
IWTA speak with Ewa Narkiewicz and Michelle Reedy – Elephantstay
IWTA gets to speak to Ewa Narkiewicz and Michelle Reedy, the two phenomenonal women doing an ‘elephant’atstic job in Thailand for the last 16 years. What started as a soul seeking journey…
IWTA speak with Shoba Mohan – Rare India
Shoba fell into the world of tourism almost by accident. She was a science major, who didn’t want to be a doctor or a teacher, and who then studied journalism as a post-graduate.…
IWTA speaks with Caroline Shen – Director of Sales & Marketing Renaissance Pattaya
Meet Caroline Shen – Director of Sales & Marketing Renaissance Pattaya, Caroline began her hospitality career in London and the USA, having graduated from hotel school in Switzerland.…
IWTA speaks with Captain Zephina Khanam Mohd Jasbir Khan
Meet Captain Zephina Khanam Mohd Jasbir Khan, Captain Zephina is a commercial pilot in Malaysia who only found her passion and drive after a teacher told her to ‘be realistic’ when she…
IWTA speaks Monika Anggreni – Captain for AirAsia Indonesia
Monika Anggreni is a Captain with AirAsia Indonesia, with 13,000 flying hours under her belt since 2005. She joined AirAsia Indonesia in 2005 as a pilot after several false starts, and is…
IWTA speaks with Cynthia Usui – Country Manager for LOF Hotels, Tokyo & published author
Cynthia came into hospitality later in life, finding her first job in hospitality after 17 years of raising her daughter, moving up from working in a school cafeteria in Bangkok to managing…
IWTA speaks with Chooleng Goh – General Manager Athenee Hotel Bangkok
Chooleng is a Singaporean living in Thailand, working with Marriot for over 20 years and as general manager for more than 10 years. She is also mother of 2 daughters.
IWTA speaks with Rachel O’Shea and Susie Martin – founders of Laos Buffalo Dairy
Tourism and hospitality is not only about hotels, airlines and travel agents – it is about the myriad of small businesses that support the industry, adding to the variety and local colour in…
IWTA speaks with Minu Chawla – Founder of RoadsWellTravelled, a boutique tourism development consultancy
Minu has only been in the tourism industry since 2016, entering with a background as a business analyst and strategist, and a passion for travel. Her first role in tourism was with the Ras…
IWTA speaks with Gloria Bui – Director Exotica Asia
Gloria is the director and co-founder of Asia Exotica Travel, one of the fastest growing travel agencies in South East Asia. A luxury boutique tour operator, specializing in Spanish,…
IWTA speaks with Phuong Doan, Education Manager at DISCOVA Asia
Phuong leads Educational Travel for Discova in 12 countries so far (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Costa Rica)
IWTA speaks with Komal Darira – Courageous Change Maker, & Founder Women for World
In 2014, at the age of 19, Komal became the first female tour leader for Urban Adventures, Delhi, challenging stereotypes and expectations placed on young women in India, winning awards and…
IWTA speaks with Sumi Soorian – Phuket Hotels Association
Sumi is a great example of how careers can grow and develop over time. She has a business management background and has worked in education before joining the Phuket Hotels Association…
IWTA speaks with Chitra Gurnani Daga – co-found Thrillophilia.com
Chitra started with a Bachelors in Information Technology, and turned her back on a steady well-paid career to follow her passion for travel, which she has since built into a thriving…
IWTA speaks with Mari Tomoda – Captain, Moxy Osaka Shin Umeda
Mari is the first female Captain (hotel manager) for Marriott in Japan with aspirations to become general manager, Mari Tomoda moved from Japan to Thailand as a young adult with her…
IWTA speaks with Vicki Parris – VP Customer Success FCM Travel Solutions Asia
Vicki is a New Zealander who joined Flight Centre as a Travel Consultant in her home country, as ‘just a job’ and something to do whilst she settled back into home life after a few years of…
IWTA speaks with Celia Lao, GM Greater China Air Asia Digital
Meet Celia Lao, GM Greater China Air Asia Digital, since graduating from the University of Macau with a BBA (Hons) in International Marketing, Celia has immersed herself in the aviation…
IWTA speaks with Vinita Rashinkar – Tourism Marketing Entrepreneur
Meet Vinita Rashinkar – Tourism Marketing Entrepreneur, Vinita Rashinkar is a published author, and has built a business working with different Indian states to promote tourism to the…
IWTA speaks with Surayyal Hizmi – PATA 2021 Face of the Future
Meet Surrayyal Hizmi, Surayyal is a lecturer at the Lombok Tourism Polytechnic, under the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy Republic of Indonesia and the PATA 2021 Face of the Future
IWTA speaks with Carissa Nimah, Guardian of the Brand for Soneva
We are delighted to introduce you to Carissa Nimah, Guardian of the Brand for Soneva in our newest interview in the series from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA).
IWTA speaks with M. Laksasubha Kridakon, Owner Laksasubha Hua Hin
We are delighted to introduce you to M. Laksasubha Kridakon, Owner Laksasubha Hua Hin in our latest interview in the series from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (TDIWTA).
IWTA speaks with K. Juthamas Carranco (Kwan), Director of Business Development SO/ Bangkok
We are delighted to introduce you to K. Juthamas Carranco (Kwan), Director of Business Development SO/ Bangkok in our newest interview in the series from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia…
IWTA speaks with Bonnie Leung, Operations Leader – FCM Hong Kong
We are delighted to introduce you to Bonnie Leung, Operations Leader for FCM Hong Kong in our latest interview series from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (TDIWTA).
IWTA speaks with K. Rujirapun Juangroongruangkit (Mook), Executive Vice President Pattana Sports Resort, Chonburi, Thailand
We are delighted to introduce you to K. Mook Juangroongruangkit – Executive Vice President Pattana Sports Resort, Chonburi in our newest interview in a series from TDs Inspiring Women in…
IWTA speaks with Suyin Lee, Managing Director – Discova
Please be introduced to Suyin Lee – Managing Director, Discova and our first in a series of interviews from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA).
TD aims to inspire women in travel
TD aims to inspire more women (and men) in the travel industry with features highlighting the incredible stories of women in travel. Featuring a new superstar weekly, the first of the…
