Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA)

Inspiring Women in Travel (IWTA)

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

Inspiring Women in Travel (IWTA)

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 diversity, equity and inclusion in a workplace will foster innovation, happier workforce, engaged people and in the end have a positive impact on the bottom line.

Inspiring Women in Travel (IWTA)

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 as well.

Inspiring Women in Travel (IWTA)

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’

Inspiring Women in Travel (IWTA)

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

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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 multi-cultural passion and enabled her to effectively lead cross-cultural teams to realize challenging goals.

Inspiring Women in Travel (IWTA)

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 passion for diving.

Inspiring Women in Travel (IWTA)

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 decided to take the leap and study to be certified to become a coach.