AWARD CATEGORIES

Women in Travel Asia have been defying norms and driving their own way in the Travel Industry.

This is what the IWTA is all about - honoring women in the travel sectors - airlines, airports, cruise, hospitality, HR and careers, luxury travel, MICE (meetings, incentives, conferencing, exhibitions), tourism, travel tech, and travel agencies.

The IWTA awards 14 major awards celebrating women and men who have made a difference in Asian travel.


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AWARDS DESCRIPTION AND CRITERIA

This award pays homage to an unstoppable force in the realm of Asian travel and tourism. This accolade celebrates her extraordinary influence, kindling hope and faith in others.

 A true disruptor, she reshapes norms and crafts the industry's future. A champion and embodiment of inner strength, she radiates inspiration throughout the travel industry in the region.

This award honours her as a beacon of empowerment, a catalyst for change, and a radiant symbol of resilience, igniting a path for others to follow in the ever-evolving landscape of travel across Asia.


To be eligible for this Award, applicants can be from any level, from new employee to Executive level working within the travel and hospitality industry.
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Most Inspiring Women in Travel Asia 2024

1) This award is open to applicants from all organisational levels working within the travel and hospitality industry.

2) Provide her career overview with detailing of professional achievements.

3) Give reasons why she should be chosen as the MOST INSPIRING WOMAN IN TRAVEL (ASIA) 2024 Award recipient.

4) Describe how she is a role model for other professionals.

5) Detail positive contributions that are truly inspirational and ignite change in the travel industry in Asia.

This lifetime achievement award celebrates a true luminary in the travel industry. With an exceptional career spanning over two decades, this woman has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to shaping and enriching the landscape of travel.

Her profound impact is evident in her contributions, which has not only propelled the industry forward but she has also left an indelible mark in travel in Asia through visionary leadership, pioneering initiatives, and an unyielding passion for excellence.

This award is a testament to her remarkable journey, which has inspired many others.


To be eligible for this Award, applicants must have minimum of twenty (20) years of work experience in the travel and hospitality industry.
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IWTA Hall of Fame Asia 2024

1) This award is open to applicants with at least 20 years of work experience in travel and hospitality industry.

2) Provide her career overview with detailing of professional achievements.

3) Give reasons why she should be chosen as the IWTA Hall of Fame Award recipient.

4) Describe how she is a role model for other professionals.

5) Detail positive contributions and innovations that made a major impact in the travel industry in Asia.


RISING STAR IN TRAVEL 

This award celebrates young women with 1-3 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industry and have made a significant mark in their workplace.

Recognising their impactful contributions, this accolade honors their role in driving business growth and shaping the industry's positive future. These emerging talents embody dedication, inspiring others while spearheading transformative change.


To be eligible for this Award, applicants must have less than three (3) years’ experience in their respective travel sector.
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Travel Agent, DMC or Tour Operator

To be eligible for this Award, applicants must have less than three (3) years’ experience in their respective travel sector.

1) Provide her career overview detailing her professional achievements.

2) Give reasons why she should be chosen as the Rising Star in Travel (Travel Agent, DMC or Tour Operator, Hotel or Hospitality, Cruise, Car, Rail or Airline, Technology provider, or Tourism Board or NTO) Award recipient.

3) Describe how she is a role model for other professionals.

4) Detail positive and impactful contributions and innovations that she has made to her current organisation and beyond her job role that drive business growth.

This award celebrates young women with 1-3 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industry and have made a significant mark in their workplace.

Recognising their impactful contributions, this accolade honors their role in driving business growth and shaping the industry's positive future.

These emerging talents embody dedication, inspiring others while spearheading transformative change.


To be eligible for this Award, applicants must have less than three (3) years’ experience in their respective travel sector.
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Technology provider

To be eligible for this Award, applicants must have less than three (3) years’ experience in their respective travel sector.

1)Provide her career overview detailing her professional achievements.

2) Give reasons why she should be chosen as the Rising Star in Travel (Travel Agent, DMC or Tour Operator, Hotel or Hospitality, Cruise, Car, Rail or Airline, Technology provider, or Tourism Board or NTO) Award recipient.

3) Describe how she is a role model for other professionals.

4) Detail positive and impactful contributions and innovations that she has made to her current organisation and beyond her job role that drive business growth.

This award celebrates young women with 1-3 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industry and have made a significant mark in their workplace.

Recognising their impactful contributions, this accolade honors their role in driving business growth and shaping the industry's positive future.

These emerging talents embody dedication, inspiring others while spearheading transformative change.


To be eligible for this Award, applicants must have less than three (3) years’ experience in their respective travel sector.
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Tourism Board or NTO

To be eligible for this Award, applicants must have less than three (3) years’ experience in their respective travel sector.

1) Provide her career overview detailing her professional achievements.

2) Give reasons why she should be chosen as the Rising Star in Travel (Travel Agent, DMC or Tour Operator, Hotel or Hospitality, Cruise, Car, Rail or Airline, Technology provider, or Tourism Board or NTO) Award recipient.

3) Describe how she is a role model for other professionals.

4) Detail positive and impactful contributions and innovations that she has made to her current organisation and beyond her job role that drive business growth.

This award celebrates young women with 1-3 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industry and have made a significant mark in their workplace.

Recognising their impactful contributions, this accolade honors their role in driving business growth and shaping the industry's positive future.

These emerging talents embody dedication, inspiring others while spearheading transformative change.


To be eligible for this Award, applicants must have less than three (3) years’ experience in their respective travel sector.
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Cruise, Car, Rail or Airline

To be eligible for this Award, applicants must have less than three (3) years’ experience in their respective travel sector.

1)Provide her career overview detailing her professional achievements.

2) Give reasons why she should be chosen as the Rising Star in Travel (Travel Agent, DMC or Tour Operator, Hotel or Hospitality, Cruise, Car, Rail or Airline, Technology provider, or Tourism Board or NTO) Award recipient.

3) Describe how she is a role model for other professionals.

4) Detail positive and impactful contributions and innovations that she has made to her current organisation and beyond her job role that drive business growth.

This award celebrates young women with 1-3 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industry and have made a significant mark in their workplace.

 Recognising their impactful contributions, this accolade honors their role in driving business growth and shaping the industry's positive future.

These emerging talents embody dedication, inspiring others while spearheading transformative change.


To be eligible for this Award, applicants must have less than three (3) years’ experience in their respective travel sector.
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Hotel or Hospitality

To be eligible for this Award, applicants must have less than three (3) years’ experience in their respective travel sector.

1) Provide her career overview detailing her professional achievements.

2) Give reasons why she should be chosen as the Rising Star in Travel (Travel Agent, DMC or Tour Operator, Hotel or Hospitality, Cruise, Car, Rail or Airline, Technology provider, or Tourism Board or NTO) Award recipient.

3) Describe how she is a role model for other professionals.

4) Detail positive and impactful contributions and innovations that she has made to her current organisation and beyond her job role that drive business growth.


MANAGEMENT CHAMPION AWARD 

This award celebrates an inspiring woman in middle management who exemplifies exceptional leadership within the travel sector.

This accolade recognises her remarkable capacity to guide teams with vision and determination, driving innovation and excellence.

Nominees demonstrate a deep understanding of industry dynamics, fostering collaboration and growth.

This award honors their pivotal role in shaping the industry's future, setting an inspiring example for colleagues and propelling the organization towards success.


To be eligible for this Award, applicants must be in middle management level within their respective travel sector.
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Travel Agent, DMC or Tour Operator

To be eligible for this Award, applicants must be in middle management level within their respective travel sector.

1) Provide her career overview detailing her professional achievements.

2) Give reasons why she should be chosen as the Woman of Resilience / Woman of Synergy (Travel Agent, DMC or Tour Operator, Hotel or Hospitality, Cruise, Car, Rail or Airline, Technology provider, or Tourism Board or NTO) Award recipient.

3) Describe how she is a role model to her subordinates and other professionals.

4) Detail positive and impactful contributions that she has made in her middle management role to her current organisation and beyond her job description.

This award celebrates an inspiring woman in middle management who exemplifies exceptional leadership within the travel sector. 


This accolade recognises her remarkable capacity to guide teams with vision and determination, driving innovation and excellence.


Nominees demonstrate a deep understanding of industry dynamics, fostering collaboration and growth.

This award honors their pivotal role in shaping the industry's future, setting an inspiring example for colleagues and propelling the organization towards success.


To be eligible for this Award, applicants must be in middle management level within their respective travel sector.
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Hotel or Hospitality

To be eligible for this Award, applicants must be in middle management level within their respective travel sector.

1) Provide her career overview detailing her professional achievements.

2) Give reasons why she should be chosen as the Woman of Resilience / Woman of Synergy (Travel Agent, DMC or Tour Operator, Hotel or Hospitality, Cruise, Car, Rail or Airline, Technology provider, or Tourism Board or NTO) Award recipient.

3) Describe how she is a role model to her subordinates and other professionals.

4) Detail positive and impactful contributions that she has made in her middle management role to her current organisation and beyond her job description.

This award celebrates an inspiring woman in middle management who exemplifies exceptional leadership within the travel sector.

This accolade recognises her remarkable capacity to guide teams with vision and determination, driving innovation and excellence.

Nominees demonstrate a deep understanding of industry dynamics, fostering collaboration and growth.

This award honors their pivotal role in shaping the industry's future, setting an inspiring example for colleagues and propelling the organization towards success.


To be eligible for this Award, applicants must be in middle management level within their respective travel sector.
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Cruise, Car, Rail or Airline

To be eligible for this Award, applicants must be in middle management level within their respective travel sector.

1) Provide her career overview detailing her professional achievements.

2) Give reasons why she should be chosen as the Woman of Resilience / Woman of Synergy (Travel Agent, DMC or Tour Operator, Hotel or Hospitality, Cruise, Car, Rail or Airline, Technology provider, or Tourism Board or NTO) Award recipient.

3) Describe how she is a role model to her subordinates and other professionals.

4) Detail positive and impactful contributions that she has made in her middle management role to her current organisation and beyond her job description.

This award celebrates an inspiring woman in middle management who exemplifies exceptional leadership within the travel sector.

This accolade recognises her remarkable capacity to guide teams with vision and determination, driving innovation and excellence.

Nominees demonstrate a deep understanding of industry dynamics, fostering collaboration and growth.

This award honors their pivotal role in shaping the industry's future, setting an inspiring example for colleagues and propelling the organization towards success.


To be eligible for this Award, applicants must be in middle management level within their respective travel sector.
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Technology provider

To be eligible for this Award, applicants must be in middle management level within their respective travel sector.

1) Provide her career overview detailing her professional achievements.

2) Give reasons why she should be chosen as the Woman of Resilience / Woman of Synergy (Travel Agent, DMC or Tour Operator, Hotel or Hospitality, Cruise, Car, Rail or Airline, Technology provider, or Tourism Board or NTO) Award recipient.

3) Describe how she is a role model to her subordinates and other professionals.

4) Detail positive and impactful contributions that she has made in her middle management role to her current organisation and beyond her job description.

This award celebrates an inspiring woman in middle management who exemplifies exceptional leadership within the travel sector.

This accolade recognises her remarkable capacity to guide teams with vision and determination, driving innovation and excellence.

Nominees demonstrate a deep understanding of industry dynamics, fostering collaboration and growth.

This award honors their pivotal role in shaping the industry's future, setting an inspiring example for colleagues and propelling the organization towards success.


To be eligible for this Award, applicants must be in middle management level within their respective travel sector.
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Tourism Board or NTO

To be eligible for this Award, applicants must be in middle management level within their respective travel sector.

1) Provide her career overview detailing her professional achievements.

2) Give reasons why she should be chosen as the Woman of Resilience / Woman of Synergy (Travel Agent, DMC or Tour Operator, Hotel or Hospitality, Cruise, Car, Rail or Airline, Technology provider, or Tourism Board or NTO) Award recipient.

3) Describe how she is a role model to her subordinates and other professionals.

4) Detail positive and impactful contributions that she has made in her middle management role to her current organisation and beyond her job description.


EXECUTIVE WOMEN CHAMPION 

This award celebrates an exceptional female executive whose impact extends beyond her role, driving remarkable contributions in gender equality and diversity awareness.

This accolade celebrates her outstanding commitment to fostering an inclusive corporate landscape.

This award lauds her profound influence, shaping a future where leadership is defined by authenticity, empathy, and diverse perspectives, setting an enduring example of empowerment and change.


To be eligible for this Award, applicants must be in executive level within their respective travel sector.
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Travel Agent, DMC or Tour Operator

To be eligible for this Award, applicants must be in executive level within their respective travel sector.

1) Provide her career overview detailing her professional achievements.

2) Give reasons why she should be chosen as the Executive Woman Champion (Travel Agent, DMC or Tour Operator, Hotel or Hospitality, Cruise, Car, Rail or Airline, Technology provider, or Tourism Board or NTO) Award recipient.

3) Describe how she is a role model for her subordinates and other professionals.

4) Detail positive and impactful contributions and innovations that she has made in her top-level position in her current organisation and beyond her job role that drive business growth.

This award celebrates an exceptional female executive whose impact extends beyond her role, driving remarkable contributions in gender equality and diversity awareness.

This accolade celebrates her outstanding commitment to fostering an inclusive corporate landscape.

This award lauds her profound influence, shaping a future where leadership is defined by authenticity, empathy, and diverse perspectives, setting an enduring example of empowerment and change.


To be eligible for this Award, applicants must be in executive level within their respective travel sector.
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Hotel or Hospitality

To be eligible for this Award, applicants must be in executive level within their respective travel sector.

1) Provide her career overview detailing her professional achievements.

2) Give reasons why she should be chosen as the Executive Woman Champion (Travel Agent, DMC or Tour Operator, Hotel or Hospitality, Cruise, Car, Rail or Airline, Technology provider, or Tourism Board or NTO) Award recipient.

3) Describe how she is a role model for her subordinates and other professionals.

4) Detail positive and impactful contributions and innovations that she has made in her top-level position in her current organisation and beyond her job role that drive business growth.

This award celebrates an exceptional female executive whose impact extends beyond her role, driving remarkable contributions in gender equality and diversity awareness.

This accolade celebrates her outstanding commitment to fostering an inclusive corporate landscape.

This award lauds her profound influence, shaping a future where leadership is defined by authenticity, empathy, and diverse perspectives, setting an enduring example of empowerment and change.


To be eligible for this Award, applicants must be in executive level within their respective travel sector.
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Cruise, Car, Rail or Airline

To be eligible for this Award, applicants must be in executive level within their respective travel sector.

1) Provide her career overview detailing her professional achievements.

2) Give reasons why she should be chosen as the Executive Woman Champion (Travel Agent, DMC or Tour Operator, Hotel or Hospitality, Cruise, Car, Rail or Airline, Technology provider, or Tourism Board or NTO) Award recipient.

3) Describe how she is a role model for her subordinates and other professionals.

4) Detail positive and impactful contributions and innovations that she has made in her top-level position in her current organisation and beyond her job role that drive business growth.

This award celebrates an exceptional female executive whose impact extends beyond her role, driving remarkable contributions in gender equality and diversity awareness.

This accolade celebrates her outstanding commitment to fostering an inclusive corporate landscape.

This award lauds her profound influence, shaping a future where leadership is defined by authenticity, empathy, and diverse perspectives, setting an enduring example of empowerment and change.


To be eligible for this Award, applicants must be in executive level within their respective travel sector.
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Technology provider

To be eligible for this Award, applicants must be in executive level within their respective travel sector.

1) Provide her career overview detailing her professional achievements.

2) Give reasons why she should be chosen as the Executive Woman Champion (Travel Agent, DMC or Tour Operator, Hotel or Hospitality, Cruise, Car, Rail or Airline, Technology provider, or Tourism Board or NTO) Award recipient.

3) Describe how she is a role model for her subordinates and other professionals.

4) Detail positive and impactful contributions and innovations that she has made in her top-level position in her current organisation and beyond her job role that drive business growth.

This award celebrates an exceptional female executive whose impact extends beyond her role, driving remarkable contributions in gender equality and diversity awareness.

This accolade celebrates her outstanding commitment to fostering an inclusive corporate landscape.

This award lauds her profound influence, shaping a future where leadership is defined by authenticity, empathy, and diverse perspectives, setting an enduring example of empowerment and change.


To be eligible for this Award, applicants must be in executive level within their respective travel sector.
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Tourism Board or NTO

To be eligible for this Award, applicants must be in executive level within their respective travel sector.

1) Provide her career overview detailing her professional achievements.

2) Give reasons why she should be chosen as the Executive Woman Champion (Travel Agent, DMC or Tour Operator, Hotel or Hospitality, Cruise, Car, Rail or Airline, Technology provider, or Tourism Board or NTO) Award recipient.

3) Describe how she is a role model for her subordinates and other professionals.

4) Detail positive and impactful contributions and innovations that she has made in her top-level position in her current organisation and beyond her job role that drive business growth.


This award lauds a woman who with their company promotes cohesion, uniting colleagues in a shared purpose of supporting one another and honours her unwavering devotion to maintaining equality, respect, and inclusivity within the workplace.

The award celebrates her as a champion of inclusivity, her enduring commitment fostering an environment where mutual support and empowerment flourish.


To be eligible for this Award, applicants can be from any level, from new employee to Executive level working within the travel and hospitality industry.
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Woman of Synergy

1) This award is open to applicants from all organisational levels working within the travel and hospitality industry.

2) Provide her career overview detailing her professional achievements.

3) Give reasons why she should be chosen as the Woman Synergy Award recipient.

4) Describe how she is a role model for other professionals.

5) Detail positive and impactful contributions that she has made in her current organisation that advocate equality and inclusivity.

This award honours an exceptional woman entrepreneur driving a transformative start-up in the travel sector.

This award recognises her visionary leadership, fuelling innovation that redefines how people explore the world.

Focused on businesses under two years old, it applauds their pivotal role in advancing travel through technology and their profound impact on the industry's evolution.


To be eligible for this Award, applicants must be with a travel start-up trading for less than two (2) years
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Start-up Trailblazer

1) Applicants must be employed by a start-up that is trading for not more than two (2) years.

2) Provide her career overview detailing her professional achievements.

3) Give reasons why she should be chosen as the Start-up Trailblazer Award recipient.

4) Describe how she is a role model for her colleagues and other professionals.

5) Detail positive contributions and innovations that she has made to her current organisation and beyond her job role.

This award celebrates an empowered woman from all levels driving positive transformations and innovations in the travel sector.

It honors one who fearlessly navigate uncharted waters, reshaping the tourism industry by challenging conventions and inspiring a reconsideration of established practices.

This accolade shines a light on the woman who boldly embrace change, becoming catalysts for reimagining the way we travel.


To be eligible for this Award, applicants can be from any level, from new employee to Executive level working within the travel and hospitality industry.
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Positive Disruptor

1) This award is open to applicants from all organisational levels working within the travel and hospitality industry.

2) Provide her career overview detailing her professional achievements.

3) Give reasons why she should be chosen as the Positive Disruptor Award recipient.

4) Describe how she is a role model for other professionals.

5) Detail positive contributions and innovations that she has made to her current organisation that challenged orthodox practices and inspired change.

This award celebrates a woman who is shaping the future of the travel industry.

She creatively enhances products, services, and efficiency through innovative business models and technology.

She drives industry evolution by introducing fresh ideas and new solutions that future-proof the field.


To be eligible for this Award, applicants can be from any level, from new employee to Executive level working within the travel and hospitality industry.
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Forward Thinking Innovator

1) This award is open to applicants from all organisational levels working within the travel and hospitality industry.

2) Provide her career overview, detailing professional achievements.

3) Give reasons why she should be chosen as the Forward Thinking Innovator Award recipient.

4) Describe how she is a role model for other professionals.

5) Detail positive technological contributions and innovations that she has made to her current organisation that drive business growth and shaped the travel industry

This award honours the woman who exemplifies a profound commitment to nurturing meaningful tourist experiences while fostering a deep appreciation for local cultural, social, and environmental issues.

This accolade celebrates her unwavering dedication to safeguarding both natural and cultural heritage through exceptional CSR frameworks that clearly outlines sustainability, stakeholder engagement and values alignment.


To be eligible for this Award, applicants can be from any level, from new employee to Executive level working within the travel and hospitality industry.
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Sustainable Development Advocate

1) This award is open to applicants from all organisational levels working within the travel and hospitality industry.

2) Provide her career overview detailing her professional achievements.

3) Give reasons why she should be chosen as the Sustainable Development Advocate Award recipient.

4) Describe how she is a role model for other professionals.

5) Provide examples of her contributions and innovations and indicate how she has safeguard both natural and cultural heritage through exceptional CSR frameworks that clearly outlines sustainability, stakeholder engagement and values alignment.

This award lauds a woman leader fostering profound connections with local communities, crafting respectful and transformative travel experiences.

This accolade recognises achievers who enhance lives through active community engagement, while preserving tradition. Nominees embody empowerment, merging culture and progress seamlessly.

This award also spotlights a philanthropic woman dedicated to channeling travel for charitable causes.


To be eligible for this Award, applicants can be from any level, from new employee to Executive level working within the travel and hospitality industry.
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Community Champion & Humanitarian Award

1) This award is open to applicants from all organisational levels working within the travel and hospitality industry.

2) Provide her career overview detailing her professional achievements.

3) Give reasons why she should be chosen as the Community Champion & Humanitarian Award recipient.

4) Describe how she is a role model for other professionals.

5) Detail positive contributions on how she engaged the local community and preserved tradition as well as her humanitarian advocacies.

This award honours a woman who encourages and empowers others in their personal development through the creation of a productive, engaged, and skilled workforce through an effective mentoring program.

Nominees harness the potential within others, fostering their evolution into empowered contributors within the travel and tourism sector.

This award spotlights those who shape tomorrow's leaders, paving the way for a thriving industry by nurturing the best versions of those they guide.


To be eligible for this Award, applicants must be from mid-level management to executive level working within the travel and hospitality industry.
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Excellence in Mentoring

1) This award is open to applicants from mid-level management to executive level within the travel and hospitality industry.

2) Provide her career overview detailing her professional achievements.

3) Give reasons why she should be chosen as the Excellence in Mentoring Award recipient.

4) Provide examples of how she guided and mentored her subordinates to be the best versions of themselves and excel in their jobs

5) Describe how she is a role model for her subordinates and other professionals.

This award honours a visionary woman entrepreneur and business owner of at least three years whose pioneering spirit leaves an indelible mark on the tourism landscape.

Her influence ignites a spark, inspiring other women to embark on their own journeys within the industry.

This award celebrates her fearless determination to defy limits, carving a path that showcases the boundless possibilities within the realm of business ownership and inspiring a new generation to embrace the same entrepreneurial zeal.


To be eligible for this Award, the applicant must be with a travel business trading for at least three (3) years.
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Inspirational Entrepreneur

1) Applicants must be with a travel business trading for at least three (3) years.

2) Provide her career overview with detailing of professional achievements.

3) Give reasons why she should be chosen as the Inspirational Entrepreneur Award recipient.

4) Describe how she is a role model for other professionals.

5) Detail her story of how her business made a mark in the travel industry and inspired others.

This award honours a man who champions gender equality and fostering an environment that values women's contributions within the workplace.

This accolade applauds his unwavering commitment to elevating awareness, reshaping perspectives, and fostering fairness.

This award salutes his resolute dedication to dismantling barriers and inspiring a culture where all talents thrive, setting a profound example for their peers and forging a path toward lasting positive change in the professional arena.


To be eligible for this Award, applicants can be from any level, from new employee to Executive level working within the travel and hospitality industry.
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Male Champion of Change

1) This award is open to male applicants from all organisational levels working within the travel and hospitality industry.

2) Provide his career overview with detailing of professional achievements.

3) Give reasons why he should be chosen as the Male Champion of Change Award recipient.

4) Describe how he is a role model for other professionals.

5) Provide examples of impactful contributions of his role in valuing women's contributions within the workplace, and and shaping the industry's positive future throughout his career (or positive change in the professional arena.).