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) Awards which will be announced at a gala dinner on Saturday, 24 June 2023 at the Montien Bangkok hotel.

TD is a B2B online media platform dedicated to informing, connecting and developing the world’s travel industry professionals across multiple platforms.  This is the first year that TD has hosted these prestigious awards to recognise and honour the remarkable achievements of women in the travel industry.   

The Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (IWTA) inaugural awards are all about honouring women in the travel industry across sectors such as airlines, airports, cruise operators, hospitality, human resources, luxury travel, MICE, travel tech and travel agencies. The IWTA Awards has six major categories and 18 sub-categories celebrating women who have made a difference in the travel industry in Asia. There is also a category for males in the travel industry who are championing the way for gender equality.

Nominating an inspiring woman in the travel industry who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and innovation for an IWTA award is a great way to show appreciation for her hard work and dedication. 

The IWTA awards also has a prestigious line-up of judges for the awards including leading architect and designer Bill Bensley; host of CNBC’s travel programme Monica Pitrelli; television host, model and activist  Cindy Siryinya Bishop; CEO, Jetstar Asia, Mr. Barathan Pasupathi, CCO – Accor Hotels, Ms. Kerry Healy;   Ms. Anita Chon, Compass Edge Management, Ms. Kridakon Laksasubha – Laksasubha Resort; Christine Tan, Yanolja Cloud and Ms. Laura Holdsworth, Booking.com.   For a full list of the IWTA judges, visit HERE

TD is also pleased to work with other major sponsors of the IWTA awards including Ponant Cruises, Shiji, Paulaner, Hotel Beds, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, tbo.com, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, Air Astana, and Cision – PR Newswire. PR Newswire is IWTA Awards’ official news distribution partner. 

Gary Marshall, owner and CEO, TD Media, commented: “We are thrilled to have Tourism Authority of Thailand – Amazing Thailand as our esteemed sponsor. Their unwavering dedication to our cause reinforces and strengthens our vision and conviction that such accolades play a vital role in acknowledging and honouring exceptional women in the travel industry. We deeply appreciate their support in recognising the remarkable contributions, relentless efforts, and unwavering devotion of these outstanding individuals who have enriched and uplifted the industry we all love.”

Tickets to attend the black-tie gala dinner are USD$150 per person or USD$1500 for a table of ten which includes a three-course dinner, beverages, entertainment and the announcement of the winners.  Book your tickets now.

For sponsorship inquiries, contact Gary Marshall at gary@traveldailymedia.com. For more information, contact Chris Head at chris@traveldailymedia.com