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IWTA mentorship round table with Naureen Ahmed, M.L Laksasubha Kridakon, Sumitha Soorian and Juthamas Carranco

Chris Head Sep 19, 2023
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…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Alexa Pham Founder Chai Lai Orchid

Sumi Soorian Sep 18, 2023
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…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Elena Orru GM Pavilions

Chris Head Sep 5, 2023
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…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Ruth Franklin Co-Founder of Secret Paradise Maldives

Chris Head Aug 23, 2023
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…
TDIWTA

Save the date! TD – Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia (IWTA) Awards 2024 is happening on 9 March 2024

Kristin Mariano Aug 15, 2023
Travel Daily Media (TD), Asia's leading travel industry news platform, has announced that the highly anticipated Travel Daily Media – Inspiring Women in Travel - Asia (IWTA) Awards 2024…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Sophie Chen Founder & Coach LEAP by Sophie Chen

Michaela Connor Aug 14, 2023
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…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Michelle Gao Booking.com Regional Manager, Mekong region

Michaela Connor Aug 7, 2023
With over 15 years experience in online travel media and online travel agencies, Michelle is now the Regional Manager of Mekong Region, Booking.com based in Bangkok and oversees Thailand,…
TDIWTA

Women’s participation in travel & tourism critical to growth of global sector

Kristin Mariano Jul 24, 2023
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reiterated the importance of women’s engagement in Travel & Tourism to catapult its growth and achieve a thriving and resilient sector at…
TDIWTA

Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia calls for inspirational women to participate in IWTA Stories

Kristin Mariano Jul 17, 2023
Inspiring Women in Travel - Asia (IWTA), a journey that highlights the incredible stories of women in travel who are successful in their own right, is calling for inspiring women to…
TDIWTA

TD-IWTA Awards 2023 gathers inspiring women in travel at a night of celebration, recognition, and empowerment

Kristin Mariano Jun 26, 2023
The inaugural Travel Daily Media – Inspiring Women in Travel (Asia) Awards 2023 has made the travel industry buzzing with excitement and inspiration. The prestigious event brought…
TDIWTA

TD-IWTA Awards 2023 winners announced

Kristin Mariano Jun 25, 2023
The inaugural Travel Daily Media – Inspiring Women in Travel (Asia) Awards 2023 honoured some of the amazing women in the travel industry. The awards were presented at a gala…
TDIWTA

TD-IWTA Awards 2023: A catalyst for change in the Asian travel industry

Kristin Mariano Jun 22, 2023
The TD-IWTA Awards 2023 are set to celebrate the achievements of exceptional women in the travel and tourism industry across Asia. The awards, which will be held on 24 June 2023 at the…
TDIWTA

Jetstar Asia CEO Barathan Pasupathi to keynote at TD-IWTA Awards 2023

Kristin Mariano Jun 21, 2023
Barathan Pasupathi, CEO of Jetstar Asia, has been announced as the keynote speaker for the upcoming Travel Daily Media (TD) - Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA) Awards 2023. The…
TDIWTA

Meet the top nominees for Travel Daily Media (TD) – Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA) Awards 2023

Kristin Mariano Jun 17, 2023
The top nominees for the highly anticipated Travel Daily Media (TD) - Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA) Awards 2023 have been announced by the judging panel. TD-IWTA Awards recognise…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Rosemarie Wong Director at The Ranee Sdn Bhd

Chris Head Jun 12, 2023
With a Bachelor of Arts degree in printed textiles for Fashion and a Diploma in Interior Design, Rosemarie has always had a lifelong passion for indigenous handicrafts and heritage…
TDIWTA

Travel Daily (TD) announces Ponant, Shiji, and TAT as major sponsors of Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA) Awards 2023

Kristin Mariano May 30, 2023
Travel Daily (TD) Media proudly announces Ponant, Shiji, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) as major sponsors of the Inspiring Women in Travel - Asia (IWTA) Awards. This…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Naowarat Arunkong (Khun Bee) Cluster General Manager Anantara Hua Hin and Avani+ Hua Hin

Chris Head May 29, 2023
Khun Bee was born in Surat Thani and moved to Bangkok to live with her older brother and to start grade 10. After graduating high school, she pursued her education in hospitality at Hotel…
Events

Travel Daily (TD) Media announces partnership with Tourism Authority of Thailand for Inspiring Women In Travel Asia (IWTA) Awards 2023

Kristin Mariano May 17, 2023
TD (Travel Daily) Media is pleased to announce that Tourism Authority of Thailand  - Amazing Thailand is an official sponsor of the upcoming  TD Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA)…
Appointment announcement

Vanessa Hudson now helms Qantas as its first female CEO

Kristin Mariano May 8, 2023
It’s the changing of the guard! An end of an era! Vanessa Hudson is taking over Australia’s national carrier Qantas in November as Alan Joyce, who was supposed to retire in 2020,…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Nidhi Gupta Global Head- Supplier Partnership & Activities at Travelbullz.com

Sumi Soorian May 8, 2023
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…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Geraldine B. Gomez, General Manager, Hotel 101 Group

Chris Head Apr 25, 2023
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…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Stephanie Strunk Manager Corporate Innovation & Partnerships at Xpdite Capital Partners

Chris Head Apr 20, 2023
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…
TDIWTA

IWTA round table with Naureen Ahmed, Founder of Inspiring Women in Hospitality

Chris Head Apr 11, 2023
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,…
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

ILTM Asia Pacific returns with a vengeance in June 2023

Kanchan Nath Apr 5, 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
Awards

TD announces the Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia Awards 2023

Chris Head Apr 4, 2023
Travel Daily Media (TD) has officially launched the Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia (IWTA) 2023 travel awards.
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Laura Houldsworth Managing Director, Asia Pacific Booking.com

Chris Head Apr 3, 2023
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.…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Anh-Thu Van Do General Manager Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines and Mekong Region Lufthansa Group

Chris Head Mar 29, 2023
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…
TDIWTA

Celebrating women in travel: Nominate an inspiring woman for the TD IWTA (Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia) Awards

Kristin Mariano Mar 28, 2023
Travel Daily Media (TD) and Inspiring Women in Travel - Asia (IWTA) have been working together to celebrate the achievements of women in the travel industry all year round, not just on…
TDIWTA

How to book tickets, nominate, and sponsor the TD IWTA (Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia) Awards

Kristin Mariano Mar 23, 2023
It is high time to celebrate women’s achievements and significant contributions in the travel industry, and attending the TD IWTA (Inspiring Women in Travel - Asia) Awards on 24 June…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi – President Thai Hotel Association & Executive Vice President Sukosol Hotels

Caroline Tapken Mar 22, 2023
Meet Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi – President Thai Hotel Association & Executive Vice President Sukosol Hotels, Marisa leads the organisational development, operational and marketing…
TDIWTA

Beyond pink marketing: How companies can show their support for women

Kristin Mariano Mar 16, 2023
As more and more women are taking the centre stage in the travel industry, gender equality has become a pressing issue. It is no longer just a moral imperative; it is also a smart…
TDIWTA

Calling for nominees: TD IWTA to honour inspiring women in a prestigious award ceremony

Kristin Mariano Mar 9, 2023
We know women in the travel industry whom we admire and feel inspired by. Perhaps it is someone who has succeeded against all odds, someone whose courage defied biases or whose…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Katharine Ng Director of Training OneCrew

Michaela Connor Feb 6, 2023
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…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Nattareutai Thanapoomikul (Khun Aimmy) General Manager Staybridge Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit

Sumi Soorian Jan 26, 2023
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…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Vitna Achour Flight Attendant, Life Coach and Trainer Cebu Pacific Air

Sumi Soorian Jan 16, 2023
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…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Arpatip Reancharoen Chief Business Officer of the ITC Group

Chris Head Jan 9, 2023
She started her profession in the tourism industry as a junior reservations officer. She was always very interested in the industry and eagerly asked her colleagues to teach her and give her…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Amelia Roziman Chief Executive Officer at Business Events Sarawak

Sumi Soorian Dec 29, 2022
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…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Delphine Guillon Deputy Managing Director & Head of Sales and Operations at Asian Trails – Thailand

Gary Bowerman Dec 19, 2022
Travel has already been a big part of her life. Growing up in France she would often travel with her especially around Europe. She loved meeting people and discovering new cultures, getting…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Anchalika Kijkanakorn, Managing Director & Founder, AKARYN Hotel Group

Michaela Connor Dec 12, 2022
Khun Anchalika grew up in Texas where she achieved a Bachelor in Business Administration and later a Master in International Business Studies. She started her career for GE Capital and the…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Ha Lam Founder of The Happy Firm Saigon, Vietnam

Chris Head Dec 6, 2022
Ha Lam grew up with her family in Saigon Vietnam and quickly found her passion learning about people in the local communities. She was a tour guide for many years which matched her passion…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Supawadee Chaisongkram – Room Division Manager Tawaravadee Resort BW Signature Collection by Best Western

Michaela Connor Nov 28, 2022
Khun Nu Dee grew up on a farm but early on dreamt of learning English and using it in her career. She ‘fell’ into hospitality in Pattaya as a hotel operator to help support her studies at…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Nopparat Aumpa – Senior Assistant Vice President and General Manager Banyan Tree Bangkok

Michaela Connor Nov 21, 2022
Growing up in Northern Thailand, she found her passion to be history and thought she’d be an historian. However her love for service and people steered her into the hospitality industry.
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Christine Olivares Cunanan – Publisher and Editor Travelife Magazine and Owner of La Esperanza Granada

Chris Head Nov 15, 2022
In 2007 Christine decided she wanted to create a Travel Magazine and with her great discipline and positive mindset did exactly that, literally the next day.
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Sukeerti Raikwar – Founder Soulful Safaris

Sumi Soorian Nov 7, 2022
Sukeerti has been working in the travel and tourism industry for almost 20 years in different roles and capacities. An explorer, product developer and travel designer, Sukeerti has also…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Monchanok Adhyanasakul – Board Member at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel and Consultant for Grand Asset Hotels and Property

Sumi Soorian Nov 3, 2022
Monchanok Adhyanasakul – Board Member at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel and Consultant for Grand Asset Hotels and Property
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Gai Tyrrell – Managing Director Australasia at Globus family of brands

Gary Bowerman Oct 10, 2022
Born and raised in Melbourne, Gai Tyrrell is living proof that grit and hard work pay off. She wanted to get into the travel industry after leaving school. Thus, she ditched uni and worked…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Carmela Bocanegra – Vice President, Sales and Marketing at Chroma Hospitality

Sumi Soorian Oct 3, 2022
Born and raised in the Philippines, Carmela brings over 30 years of impressive experience and wealth of knowledge in the hospitality industry. She was no stranger to hard work and moving…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Liz Ortiguera – CEO of PATA

Michaela Connor Sep 26, 2022
Liz is from a Philippine heritage and grew up in the states. Early in her career she wanted to be a scientist but quickly learnt she was more passionate about people than molecules.
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Xuan Xu – Managing Director, Xuan Xu Co Ltd

Gary Bowerman Sep 23, 2022
born in China and raised in Germany. Having an artistic upbringing with both her parents in the field, she experienced an artistic life closely.
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Lily Udomkunnatum Founder and Managing Director of the Burasari Group

Michaela Connor Aug 29, 2022
Lily was born in Thailand and early in her life moved to Singapore where she stayed til in her late teens. She returned to Thailand for university and upon graduation moved to Japan. Her…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Sina Lorn Assistant Country Manager, Discova Cambodia

Michaela Connor Aug 15, 2022
Growing up on the countryside, outside Siem Reap, Sina had dreams of getting a good job and making money to support her family. She knew she had to study to be able to fulfill this dream.
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Huong Dang, Founder of Hopebox VN

Michaela Connor Aug 10, 2022
As a little girl she dreamt of following their career path and saw how travel help people connect and how much you can learn about someone else.Growing up in a small farming community…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Ayu Kristiana, Country Manager – Discova Indonesia

Chris Head Jul 26, 2022
Ayu grew up in the paradise of Bali and was surrounded by her family who all worked in the tourism industry. As a little girl she dreamt of following their career path and saw how travel…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Dr Avita Khawas Owner and Director of WalkaroundIndia

Michaela Connor Jul 21, 2022
Growing up in India, part of a family where a rich culture and traditions were proudly shared and celebrated and where education played a big part in her upbringing, Dr Avita found the…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Christina Ho, SOARING HIGH! the airline pilot spreading good vibes

Megha Paul Jul 13, 2022
From her training days at Flight Training Adelaide to volunteering at Hong Kong Youth Aviation Academy (HKYAA) as an instructor, she dons many hats
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Emily Chang, CEO McCann worldgroup China, Shanghai

Gary Bowerman Jul 6, 2022
Meet Emily Chang CEO McCann worldgroup China, Shanghai BACKGROUND: She first studied a degree in biology at the University of Rochester, school of medicine and…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Michaela Connor, DISCOVA

Joana Button Jun 14, 2022
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…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks Natalie Glebova, Russian-Canadian television host, author, dancer, model and beauty queen.

Michaela Connor Jun 6, 2022
IWTA speaks with Natalie Glebova. Russian-Canadian television host, author, dancer, model and beauty queen. She was crowned Miss Universe in 2005 and has since written 2 best-selling books.
TDIWTA

IWTA speak with Ewa Narkiewicz and Michelle Reedy – Elephantstay

Megha Paul May 23, 2022
IWTA gets to speak to Ewa Narkiewicz and Michelle Reedy, the two phenomenonal women doing an ‘elephant’atstic job in Thailand for the last 16 years. What started as a soul seeking journey…
TDIWTA

IWTA speak with Shoba Mohan – Rare India

Caroline Tapken Apr 25, 2022
Shoba fell into the world of tourism almost by accident. She was a science major, who didn’t want to be a doctor or a teacher, and who then studied journalism as a post-graduate.…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Caroline Shen – Director of Sales & Marketing Renaissance Pattaya

Caroline Tapken Apr 11, 2022
Meet Caroline Shen – Director of Sales & Marketing Renaissance Pattaya, Caroline began her hospitality career in London and the USA, having graduated from hotel school in Switzerland.…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Captain Zephina Khanam Mohd Jasbir Khan

Caroline Tapken Apr 5, 2022
Meet Captain Zephina Khanam Mohd Jasbir Khan, Captain Zephina is a commercial pilot in Malaysia who only found her passion and drive after a teacher told her to ‘be realistic’ when she…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks Monika Anggreni – Captain for AirAsia Indonesia

Caroline Tapken Mar 28, 2022
Monika Anggreni is a Captain with AirAsia Indonesia, with 13,000 flying hours under her belt since 2005. She joined AirAsia Indonesia in 2005 as a pilot after several false starts, and is…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Cynthia Usui – Country Manager for LOF Hotels, Tokyo & published author

Cynthia Dammerer Mar 21, 2022
Cynthia came into hospitality later in life, finding her first job in hospitality after 17 years of raising her daughter, moving up from working in a school cafeteria in Bangkok to managing…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Chooleng Goh – General Manager Athenee Hotel Bangkok

Caroline Tapken Mar 14, 2022
Chooleng is a Singaporean living in Thailand, working with Marriot for over 20 years and as general manager for more than 10 years. She is also mother of 2 daughters.
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Rachel O’Shea and Susie Martin – founders of Laos Buffalo Dairy

Caroline Tapken Mar 7, 2022
Tourism and hospitality is not only about hotels, airlines and travel agents – it is about the myriad of small businesses that support the industry, adding to the variety and local colour in…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Minu Chawla – Founder of RoadsWellTravelled, a boutique tourism development consultancy

Caroline Tapken Feb 28, 2022
Minu has only been in the tourism industry since 2016, entering with a background as a business analyst and strategist, and a passion for travel. Her first role in tourism was with the Ras…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Gloria Bui – Director Exotica Asia

Caroline Tapken Feb 21, 2022
Gloria is the director and co-founder of Asia Exotica Travel, one of the fastest growing travel agencies in South East Asia. A luxury boutique tour operator, specializing in Spanish,…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Phuong Doan, Education Manager at DISCOVA Asia

Caroline Tapken Feb 14, 2022
Phuong leads Educational Travel for Discova in 12 countries so far (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Costa Rica)
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Komal Darira – Courageous Change Maker, & Founder Women for World

Caroline Tapken Feb 7, 2022
In 2014, at the age of 19, Komal became the first female tour leader for Urban Adventures, Delhi, challenging stereotypes and expectations placed on young women in India, winning awards and…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Sumi Soorian – Phuket Hotels Association

Caroline Tapken Jan 31, 2022
Sumi is a great example of how careers can grow and develop over time. She has a business management background and has worked in education before joining the Phuket Hotels Association…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Chitra Gurnani Daga – co-found Thrillophilia.com

Caroline Tapken Jan 24, 2022
Chitra started with a Bachelors in Information Technology, and turned her back on a steady well-paid career to follow her passion for travel, which she has since built into a thriving…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Mari Tomoda – Captain, Moxy Osaka Shin Umeda

Caroline Tapken Jan 17, 2022
Mari is the first female Captain (hotel manager) for Marriott in Japan with aspirations to become general manager, Mari Tomoda moved from Japan to Thailand as a young adult with her…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Vicki Parris – VP Customer Success FCM Travel Solutions Asia

Caroline Tapken Jan 3, 2022
Vicki is a New Zealander who joined Flight Centre as a Travel Consultant in her home country, as ‘just a job’ and something to do whilst she settled back into home life after a few years of…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Celia Lao, GM Greater China Air Asia Digital

Caroline Tapken Dec 28, 2021
Meet Celia Lao, GM Greater China Air Asia Digital, since graduating from the University of Macau with a BBA (Hons) in International Marketing, Celia has immersed herself in the aviation…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Vinita Rashinkar – Tourism Marketing Entrepreneur

Caroline Tapken Dec 21, 2021
Meet Vinita Rashinkar – Tourism Marketing Entrepreneur, Vinita Rashinkar is a published author, and has built a business working with different Indian states to promote tourism to the…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Surayyal Hizmi – PATA 2021 Face of the Future

Caroline Tapken Dec 13, 2021
Meet Surrayyal Hizmi, Surayyal is a lecturer at the Lombok Tourism Polytechnic, under the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy Republic of Indonesia and the PATA 2021 Face of the Future
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Carissa Nimah, Guardian of the Brand for Soneva

Caroline Tapken Nov 29, 2021
We are delighted to introduce you to Carissa Nimah, Guardian of the Brand for Soneva in our newest interview in the series from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA).
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with M. Laksasubha Kridakon, Owner Laksasubha Hua Hin

Caroline Tapken Nov 22, 2021
We are delighted to introduce you to M. Laksasubha Kridakon, Owner Laksasubha Hua Hin in our latest interview in the series from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (TDIWTA).
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with K. Juthamas Carranco (Kwan), Director of Business Development SO/ Bangkok

Caroline Tapken Nov 15, 2021
We are delighted to introduce you to K. Juthamas Carranco (Kwan), Director of Business Development SO/ Bangkok in our newest interview in the series from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Bonnie Leung, Operations Leader – FCM Hong Kong

Caroline Tapken Nov 1, 2021
We are delighted to introduce you to Bonnie Leung, Operations Leader for FCM Hong Kong in our latest interview series from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (TDIWTA).
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with K. Rujirapun Juangroongruangkit (Mook), Executive Vice President Pattana Sports Resort, Chonburi, Thailand

Caroline Tapken Oct 21, 2021
We are delighted to introduce you to K. Mook Juangroongruangkit – Executive Vice President Pattana Sports Resort, Chonburi in our newest interview in a series from TDs Inspiring Women in…
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Suyin Lee, Managing Director – Discova

Caroline Tapken Sep 13, 2021
Please be introduced to Suyin Lee – Managing Director, Discova and our first in a series of interviews from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA).
TDIWTA

TD aims to inspire women in travel

Kristin Mariano Sep 10, 2021
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…

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