Inspiring Women in Travel (IWTA)
Conscious Capital and Regenerative Travel: Rewriting the Strategic Tourism Blueprint
The paradigm of destination marketing is undergoing a seismic shift. As global travel hubs grapple with the ecological degradation of natural ecosystems, traditional commercial metrics like room occupancy rates and raw visitor headcounts are being challenged by progressive economists. Leading this thought revolution in Southeast Asia is Khun Sirikil "Nui" Laukaikul, founder of the Bangkok-based boutique strategic consultancy The Brand Being.
The Ultimate Return on Human Connection: How Trisara Phuket’s Sabina Ahuja is Rewriting Luxury Guest Relations
In an era increasingly dominated by numerical hierarchies and predictive algorithms, luxury hoteliers face a complex question: what does true hospitality look like when standard corporate metrics are stripped away? For Sabina Ahuja, the Director of Guest Experience at Trisara Phuket, the answer did not come from climbing a traditional real estate ladder, but by stepping off it entirely.
Redefining the Corporate Matrix: Naureen Ahmed on Gender Balance and the Future of Hospitality Leadership
In an era where structural agility and talent retention dominate the strategic discourse of the global travel sector, the traditional templates of hospitality leadership are facing intense scrutiny. For Naureen Ahmed, founder of Inspiring Women in Hospitality, the path to solving the industry's talent crunch requires more than just standard diversity initiatives.
Beyond the Basics: Navigating the Nuances of the $310B Muslim Travel Market
The global halal tourism sector is no longer a niche industry—it is a macroeconomic powerhouse. By 2030, international Muslim arrivals are projected to reach 262 million globally, commanding an estimated annual expenditure of $310 billion.
Navigating the Non-Linear Landscape: How Preferred Travel Group’s Seema Roy is Redefining Global Soft Branding
In an era where regional market shifts, geopolitical variations, and digital disruptions happen on a daily basis, the hospitality sector requires highly agile leadership. Seema Roy, the Area Managing Director for South Asia, Middle East, and Africa at Preferred Travel Group, stands at the center of this commercial evolution.
“Don’t be scared to say yes”: Saima Hamidi shares secrets to massive career pivots
In the latest episode of Inspiring Women in Travel Asia, hosted by Sumi Soorian, Advisor to the Phuket Hotels Association, Saima Hamidi, Regional Director of Supply Relations at Flight Centre Travel Group Asia, shared a compelling career journey that highlights resilience, adaptability and the power of embracing the unknown.
Leading with Heart: How Angelina Koay is rewriting the hospitality blueprint
In the competitive landscape of Asia-Pacific hospitality, ascending to a first-time general manager role represents a significant career milestone. For Angelina Koay, newly appointed General Manager at Novotel Living Singapore Orchard, this milestone is uniquely historic: she is navigating her inaugural GM position by launching the very first Novotel Living property in Asia.
IWTA interviews Gloria Ma on “People, Culture, and the Power of Wellness”
IWTA interviews Gloria Ma on "People, Culture, and the Power of Wellness: A Masterclass from Mandarin Oriental Macao"
Dynamic Leadership and Mentorship: Conrad Manila’s Joanne Golong-Gomez Shares Strategies for Hospitality Success
The Conrad Manila's Joanne Golong-Gomez shared actionable insights on managing through crises and nurturing the next generation of industry talent.
“A convention bureau cannot work in silos”: Noredah Othman on Building Sabah’s Business Events Future
After more than three decades championing tourism in Sabah, Malaysia, Noredah Othman could have considered her legacy complete; instead, she chose to begin again.
From Heritage to Human Connection: How Sirada Pichayapaiboon is Redefining Cultural Tourism in Thailand
For many entrepreneurs, tourism is about destinations; for Sirada Pichayapaiboon, it is about people.
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.
Balancing Numbers and Nuance: How Andaz One Bangkok’s Alisa Promphuth is Redefining Hospitality Finance
In the fast-paced world of hotel pre-openings, success is traditionally measured by strict balance sheets, rigid timelines, and optimized cost structures.
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.
‘Don’t stop dreaming’: First female pilot cadet shares lessons from a grueling 7-year journey
IWTA interviews Mariyam Malaak on "women can thrive"
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