The PATA International Conference on Women in Travel 2024, happening in Bohol, Philippines, focuses on gender diversity in travel, celebrating women’s achievements and discussing equality advancement strategies.
The PATA International Conference on Women in Travel aims to shed light on the current state of gender diversity in the travel sector, examine empowering initiatives, and discuss strategies for driving progress and promoting equality.
Explore the crucial role of women in the travel and tourism industry, celebrate their achievements, and discuss strategies for driving progress and promoting equality.
Statistically, women have been essential contributors to the tourism industry, representing a significant portion of the workforce. 49.4% of Asia Pacific’s tourism workforce are women,
BUT, female represent:
40% Mid-level Management |
33% Senior Executive Level |
19% C-Suite Level |
In addition, only 24% of major travel, tourism, and hospitality companies’ boards comprise women, while 8% are still governed entirely by male boards.
Programme
Wed, Mar 20: Day 1
- Registration
Thu, Mar 21: Day 2
- Technical Tour
- Welcome Dinner
Fri, Mar 22: Day 3
- Main Conference Sessions
- Opening Remarks by Atty. Mae Elaine T. Bathan, Undersecretary for Legal and Special Concerns & Chief of Staff, Department of Tourism Philippines
- Keynote address by H.E. Christina Garcia Frasco, Tourism Secretary, Philippines
- Panel Discussion – Breaking Barriers: Women’s Empowerment in the Travel Industry
- Women Behind the Scenes
- Gender Equality and Development
- Breaking into Travel Tech
- Tourism Startups
- Leading the Way: Inspirational Women in Travel
- Panel Discussion – Sustainable Travel: Women as Agents of Change
- Closing Keynote
Join the PATA International Conference on Women in Travel 2024, set to take place in Bohol, Philippines, from March 20-22! Thanks to the generous host– Department of Tourism, Philippines.