ITB Asia concludes with the role of women in business

Women in Action

The final day of ITB Asia’s conference session focused on the role of women in business. The discussion opened with the perception of ‘trust’ in women in making pragmatic discussions regarding money and major business decisions. Claire Chiu, Director of Business Development, Warwick Hotels shared the observation that while some of the top positions in travel are now held by women, the alpha females with the ability to make aggressive decisions may still be frowned upon.

According to Aya Aso, CEO & President, Agora Hospitalities Co., Ltd, although women in the corporate sector in Japan may be cushioned from any negative stereotyping, they may face some resistance when they start their own business. Barbara Gallay, President, Frosch Travel commented that there are great women leaders in both the public and private sectors in New York and Suchada Yuvaboon, Chairman, Rose Garden Riverside Resort & Spa, Thailand, added that men may just succeed in looking like they are working harder so they can continue to put women in supporting roles.


Benefits and challenges in holding association meetings in Asia

A panel comprising PCOs and association heads took the stage to discuss various issues concerning the industry at the second edition of Association Day. They comprised Abdul Rahim Abdul Hamid, Vice President, Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA); Oliver Hennedige, Secretary-General, Asia Pacific Dental Federation; Bibiana Lau, Director, Sales, Suntec Singapore; Kitty Wong, President, K & A International of Taiwan; and Marcel Ewals, Managing Director, Kenes Asia.


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