Sumi Soorian
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 destination. Chai Lai Orchid ecolodge was founded with the goal of providing job opportunities and support to marginalized women in the region
Sumi Soorian · Sep 18, 2023
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 to join her for an interview when applying for a job in a hotel.
Sumi Soorian · May 08, 2023
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 Vista for around 8 Months.
Sumi Soorian · Jan 26, 2023
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 would be a way for her to see her Syrian dad. She initially got rejected to become a flight attendant and felt her dreams had been shattered.
Sumi Soorian · Jan 16, 2023
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 returned to her country, all the sudden seen as over-qualified.
Sumi Soorian · Dec 29, 2022