- Jul 19 2025
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Dr. Zilmiyah Kamble is a Senior Lecturer in Hospitality and Tourism Management at James Cook University, Singapore. With over 13 years of international academic and industry experience across five countries (UK, Seychelles, India, Malaysia, and Singapore), she specialises in teaching and curriculum development at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She holds a PhD in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Taylor’s University, Malaysia, and a Higher Education Teaching Certificate from Harvard University. A qualitative researcher, her work focuses on tourism planning, destination management, and the socio-cultural impacts of tourism, with a strong emphasis on social sustainability. Her research advocates for community-based approaches, particularly involving marginalised communities, and explores themes such as equitable benefit distribution, cultural preservation, and social justice. She has published on tourism policy, social impacts, tourism planning and development in post-conflict destinations. |
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Dr. Nisha Abu Bakar offers 25 years of expertise in sustainable tourism as a consultant, academic, and trainer. Her work connects theory with practice across tourism sectors, helping organisations develop economically viable strategies that respect environmental and social responsibilities. She has strengthened Singapore's sustainability leadership through training programs including GSTC certification. A recognised halal tourism authority, she has created sustainable frameworks across multiple countries. As a global keynote speaker for organisations like UNWTO and PATA, she was honoured with the 2024 Most Inspiring Woman in Travel (Asia) award. |
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Laksmi Anggraeni is the Director of Human Resources at the five-star hotel, The Dharmawangsa Jakarta, Indonesia. With over 30 years of experience in human resources, she has led numerous initiatives to enhance talent development, organisational performance, leadership, and performance management. She has held human resources leadership roles in multinational hospitality and retail companies, including The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Nikko Bali Resort & Spa, Padma Hotel Bali, Whitbread Indonesia (Premier Inn), IKEA Indonesia, and Sun Life Indonesia Services. |
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Hera Oktadiana is an Associate Professor at the Postgraduate Program of Trisakti Institute of Tourism, Indonesia, an Adjunct Associate Professor at Griffith University and James Cook University, and an Adjunct Professor at Universitas Brawijaya. She holds a Ph.D. from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and is a Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE). She founded Muslim Women in Tourism & Hospitality (M.WiTH) and the Halal, Sustainability and Inclusive Tourism (HaSIM) Forum. Her research focuses on tourist behaviour, Muslim tourists, Halal tourism, tourism sustainability, and tourism education. She has published extensively in leading international journals and books, including her recent book, “Halal and Islamic Tourism: Exploring the Landscape and the Muslim Traveller's Journey”. She has received several awards, including the Halal Travel Scholar of the Year Award 2026 from CrescentRating and the Outstanding Literary Award for Social Scientist in 2026. She also serves on the editorial boards of several international tourism journals and frequently delivers keynote addresses at international conferences. |
![]() | Zilmiyah Kamble Moderator |
![]() | Nisha Abu Bakar Panelist |
![]() | Laksmi Anggraeni Panelist |
![]() | Hera Oktadiana Panelist |
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- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: Jul 19 2025
- Time: 2:00 am - 3:30 am
Volume 70
The stereotyping of Muslim women as a subordinate group has resulted in widespread discrimination and gendered Islamophobia. This webinar addresses the challenges faced by Muslim women in the tourism industry, both as tourists and professionals. Through personal stories and expert insights, the webinar will discuss the impact of discrimination and gender bias in workplaces and when traveling; strategies to overcome access, visibility, and participation challenges and to create a more inclusive empowerment environment; how Muslim women themselves can advocate for inclusivity within the tourism industry; and types of proactive steps the tourism industry can take to ensure that Muslim Women’s needs and identities are acknowledged and respected.
Kazem Vafadari
Laksmi Anggraeni
Hera Oktadiana
Kazem Vafadari
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