Michaela Connor
Redefining MICE: Driving Impact Through Authentic Local Connection
In a recent Inspirational Women in Travel Asia (IWTA) interview, Michaela Connor sat down with Gili Back, founder of Team Spirit Thailand, to explore how purpose-driven leadership and localized experiences are reshaping Asia’s MICE and travel sectors.
From Micro-Details to Macro-Impact: How Goco Hospitality’s Josephine Leung Links Urban Design with Authentic Wellness
In the global hospitality sector, wellness is frequently treated as a sub-department or a series of isolated spa amenities; however, Josephine Leung, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Goco Hospitality, is demonstrating that authentic wellness must be woven directly into the architectural fabric and community landscape of a destination.
IWTA: Female executives call for mentorship as women hold fewer than 20% of industry leadership posts
The women behind the Inspiring Women in Travel Awards (IWTA) Asia joined female executives at a special luncheon during yesterday’s TDM Global Summit at the Amari Bangkok.
IWTA interviews Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes Reflects on Progress and Possibilities for Women in Travel
IWTA interviews Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes Reflects on Progress and Possibilities for Women in Travel
IWTA interviews Jenna Xue’s Journey as a Woman in Travel and Tech
IWTA interviews Jenna Xue’s Journey as a Woman in Travel and Tech
IWTA interviews Lina Abdullah on Powering Women’s Leadership in Hospitality
IWTA interviews Lina Abdullah on Powering Women’s Leadership in Hospitality
IWTA Roundtable – Women leaders push boundaries despite structural, personal barriers
IWTA Roundtable with Michaela Connor: Sumi Soorian, Natcha Charoenwai & Dr. Nisha Abu Bakar – Women Shaping Tourism
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 Laos with their two young daughters. Today, she is one of the Regional People & Culture Leaders for Discova, a global DMC, and lives in Phuket. Listen to the interview to find out what got them to this decision and challenges along the way!
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 ongoing series will be next week and feature Suyin Lee, MD of Discova.
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