Please Note: Participation is By Invitation Only
19th November, Dubai
Our thought-leading event comes to the Gulf region
“Building a Gender-Inclusive, Economically Empowering Travel and Tourism Industry”
Hosted by Google – Innovation Hub, Dubai Internet City – Dubai
Supported by Intrepid Travel, DiamondAir International, Jumeirah
We are excited to announce the first-ever International Women in Travel and Tourism Forum Gulf [IWTTF GULF], scheduled to take place on 19 November in Dubai, hosted by Google at their offices in Dubai and supported by prestigious companies including Intrepid Travel, Diamondair International and Jumeirah.
The event is the brainchild of leading UK-based social enterprise Women in Travel CIC and has run in London for 5 years, during which it has become an essential gathering of thought leaders, travel and tourism professionals, entrepreneurs and innovators committed to advancing gender equality and fostering inclusive practices across industries.
The theme for this year is “Building a Gender-Inclusive, Economically Empowering Travel and Tourism Industry”. Throughout the event, we will explore key topics such as:
- Promoting gender diversity in leadership
- Inclusive practices in the workplace
- Female entrepreneurship enablers and international case studies
We are honoured to have an outstanding lineup of speakers, attendees and supporters fostering interactive discussions and mentoring designed to inspire, educate, and equip you with actionable insights for driving change in your organisation and community.
Advisory Board
Agenda
The forum will present and debate important topics related to gender inclusion, talent development, and leadership. Highly interactive opportunities during breaks and after the event.
AGENDA
13:00 onwards Registration and Networking
14:00 Welcome by Anthony Nakache, Managing Director MENA, Google & Alessandra Alonso, Managing Director, Women in Travel CIC
14:15 – 14:45 Keynote Zainab Al-Eqabi, Content Creator and Motivational Speaker
14:45 – 15:00 Case study with Jenny Gray, Senior Product Manager, Intrepid
15:00 – 15:45 Panel Discussion
HOW CAN TRAVEL AND TOURISM BE A TRANSFORMATIONAL FORCE FOR GENDER EMPOWERMENT IN THE GULF REGION?
Job Creation, Entrepreneurship, the promotion of local artisans as well as leadership, role modelling and gender-responsive tourism can all be ways to facilitate the contribution of women to the industry. We will hear from women who are pioneers in the industry and companies actively enabling it in the region.
Speakers:
Jenny Gray, Senior Product Manager, Intrepid
Abeer Abu Shmeis, Managing Director, Originative Capital
Shurouq Lashkri, Content Producer & Creator
Amal AlBarout, Senior Sales Director, Miral
Moderator:
Sarah Kopit, Editor in Chief, Skift
15:45 – 16:00 Audience Interaction
16:00 – 16:30 Break
16:30 – 16:45 Case Study & Interview with Mahwussh Alam, Founder, One Perfect Group
16:45 – 17:30 Panel Discussion
HOW CAN TRAVEL AND TOURISM ATTRACT RETAIN AND DEVELOP LOCAL FEMALE TALENT TO SECURE ITS LONG-TERM VITALITY AND PROSPERITY?
The travel and tourism industry plays a crucial role in the Gulf economies. Attracting, retaining, and developing local female talent is therefore essential for the long-term vitality and prosperity of the sector.
But what are the enablers? From creating inclusive work environments, providing career development opportunities and promoting Gender Diversity in Leadership.
Speakers:
Jaime Emiley Simpson, General Manager, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam
Elham Booloki, Senior Manager, Dubai College of Tourism
Mohamed Jassim Al Rais, Executive Director & Partner, Al Rais Travel & Shipping Agencies LLC
Mahwussh Alam, Founder, One Perfect Group
Moderator:
Marie de Ducla, MENA Sector Lead for Travel Tourism Retail and Consumer Goods, Google
17:30 – 17:45 Audience Interaction
17:45 – 18:00 Closing Remarks – Christina Lawford, Founder & CEO, DiamondAir International
18:00 – 18:30 Networking
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