Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA)
Behind every great travel experience is a woman with a story to tell.
We invite you to help us celebrate the voices of our industry.
Whether it’s your story or the story of a co-worker who inspires you every day, we want to hear it.
‘Success is about adaptation’: Business leader shares lessons from decade in hospitality sales
IWTA interviews Passaveekorn Trakulkongsmut on "Confidence empowers women to step into leadership"
‘Data is the new oil’: Tech leader Panitchaya Dungprom outlines hospitality’s digital future
IWTA interviews Panitchaya Dungprom on "Women embrace technology to drive tourism innovation"
‘Poverty was my classroom’: Aviation leader on her path to the top
IWTA interviews Lei Apostol on "overcomes poverty to lead in aviation"
‘Culture is our engine’: Cebu Pacific’s Iyog on transforming aviation
IWTA interviews Candice Iyog on "Culture transformation in aviation industry"
‘Experience is our growth engine’: OV Traveller head on scaling up
IWTA interviews Ellice Bugayong on "OV Traveller leader draws on experience to grow firm"
‘Believe in your path’: Elena Lavrushina-Homyakova on empowering women in the travel industry
IWTA interviews Elena Lavrushina Homyakova on "Shaping Ethical Travel"
‘The heart of sales is people’: Amari director on leading in a competitive market
IWTA interviews Sitaporn Jesadavisut (Ann) on "Transforming Adversity into Growth"
‘Travel should shift your perspective’: Lisa Pagotto on the power of authentic connections
IWTA interviews Lisa Pagotto on "Authentic Travel Connections"
‘Sustainability is the only way forward’: EXO Travel director on the future of luxury tourism
IWTA interviews Samantha Lauver-Marion on "Leading Change in Travel"
‘Passion is the key to growth’: Hannah Son on leading Vietnam’s post-pandemic travel recovery
IWTA interviews Hannah Son on ""Innovation in Motion"
‘The power of a positive mindset’: Ayu Handayani on leading luxury hotel pre-openings
IWTA interviews Ayu Handayani on "From Wellness to Leadership"
‘It’s about the person, not just the CV’: Althea Bunce on the future of travel hiring
IWTA interviews Althea Bunce on "Inclusive Tourism Leadership"
‘It’s about the connection’: Jayne McDougall on the future of independent travel planning
IWTA interviews Jayne McDougall on "Empowering Communities Through Hospitality"
‘Adaptability is key’: Wan Pui Cheung on the evolution of Asian luxury cruising
IWTA interviews Wan Pui Rainbow CHEUNG on "Stepping beyond comfort"
‘Travel with a purpose’: Ruth Franklin on empowering local Maldivian communities
IWTA interviews Ruth Franklin on "Empowering communities"
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