Inspiring Women in Travel (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
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.
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 country and globally, as Hotel101 is set to be the first Filipino global hotel brand.
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 decided to opt for media design instead, changing her career focus
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, important topics we are passionate about and what our industry can do more of for gender equity. And what is the vision and dream for IWTA in the future.
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 Lufthansa and after he was finished tour guiding he started a travel agent and booked a lot of Lufthansa.
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
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
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 strategies for Sukosol Hotels, a family owned and operated hotel group.
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
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
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 Pacific’s Human Factors Department as project leader.
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