The International Women in Travel & Tourism Forum is set to hold its first overseas event in Dubai.
- Scheduled for November 19, this invitation-only event will focus on networking and learning in the travel sector.
- The Forum aims to bolster leadership, recruitment, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the industry.
- Google and Intrepid Travel continue their long-term partnership with the event.
- Planning for a fully international reach, the Forum also announced its next London event in 2025.
Dubai will see the inaugural international iteration of the International Women in Travel & Tourism Forum this November, marking a significant milestone for the travel industry. The event, organised by Women in Travel CIC, is structured to foster networking and knowledge-sharing among key stakeholders in the travel sector. This debut international forum reinforces the global commitment to empowering women within the travel and tourism industries.
The forum, which takes place on November 19, is designed to be an intimate invitation-only gathering, initially focusing on the Gulf region’s travel sector professionals. Key themes for discussion include leadership enhancement, talent acquisition, allyship, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) — values central to Women in Travel CIC’s mission.
The strategic collaboration with major players such as Google and Intrepid Travel emphasises the event’s significant influence. Google is set to host the event at their regional office in Dubai, and Intrepid Travel continues to support it as a founding sponsor. Such partnerships not only underline the forum’s credibility but also its ambition to drive substantial changes in the industry’s gender dynamics.
Proceeds from the event are earmarked to further Women in Travel CIC’s mission to connect underrepresented and diverse female talent with employment and enterprise opportunities across the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors. This initiative highlights a growing recognition of the need for inclusive growth within these industries.
In addition to the Dubai forum, plans for the next London event have already been set for June 2025, preceded by the IWTTF Awards. This continuation reaffirms the commitment to providing a stage for meaningful dialogue within the industry across various markets.
The forthcoming forum in Dubai represents a pivotal step towards achieving gender equity in the global travel industry.
