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IWTA speaks with Supawadee Chaisongkram – Room Division Manager Tawaravadee Resort BW Signature Collection by Best Western
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 Suan Dusit Rajabhat University.
IWTA speaks with Nopparat Aumpa – Senior Assistant Vice President and General Manager Banyan Tree Bangkok
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.
IWTA speaks with Christine Olivares Cunanan – Publisher and Editor Travelife Magazine and Owner of La Esperanza Granada
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.
IWTA speaks with Sukeerti Raikwar – Founder Soulful Safaris
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 worked in philanthropy and sustainable tourism.
IWTA speaks with Monchanok Adhyanasakul – Board Member at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel and Consultant for Grand Asset Hotels and Property
Monchanok Adhyanasakul – Board Member at Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel and Consultant for Grand Asset Hotels and Property
IWTA speaks with Gai Tyrrell – Managing Director Australasia at Globus family of brands
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 for Qantas.
IWTA speaks with Carmela Bocanegra – Vice President, Sales and Marketing at Chroma Hospitality
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 through the ranks, growing up with two hard working parents who cheered their children on to succeed in life.
IWTA speaks with Liz Ortiguera – CEO of PATA
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.
IWTA speaks with Xuan Xu – Managing Director, Xuan Xu Co Ltd
born in China and raised in Germany. Having an artistic upbringing with both her parents in the field, she experienced an artistic life closely.
IWTA speaks with Lily Udomkunnatum Founder and Managing Director of the Burasari Group
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 studies and overseas adventures eventually brought her to New York, an opportunity of a life-time, but not without it’s challenges
IWTA speaks with Sina Lorn Assistant Country Manager, Discova Cambodia
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.
IWTA speaks with Huong Dang, Founder of Hopebox VN
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 outside of Hanoi,
IWTA speaks with Ayu Kristiana, Country Manager – Discova Indonesia
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 help people connect and how much you can learn about someone else.
IWTA speaks with Dr Avita Khawas Owner and Director of WalkaroundIndia
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 perfect recipe for her future career.
IWTA speaks with Christina Ho, SOARING HIGH! the airline pilot spreading good vibes
From her training days at Flight Training Adelaide to volunteering at Hong Kong Youth Aviation Academy (HKYAA) as an instructor, she dons many hats
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