Date
- Jul 19 2025
Time
Jakarta Time- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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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 Adjunct Associate Professor at Griffith University and James Cook University, and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Brawijaya. She is also a postgraduate academic at Trisakti Institute of Tourism and founder of Muslim Women in Tourism & Hospitality (M.WiTH). She holds a Ph.D. from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and CHE (Certified Hospitality Educator) from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute. She has served as Head of Tourism and Hospitality at several institutions. Her research focuses on tourist behaviour, Muslim tourists, Halal tourism, and tourism education, with several of her works receiving academic awards. She has also been a speaker at various national and international tourism events, including for PATA Indonesia and UN Women. Hera has various publications and receives awards for her research and publications, including from the Indonesia’s Ministry of Research and Technology in 2020 and John & Wiley Publication in 2022. She is on Editorial Board of several international tourism journals. She is now the Regional Vice President of the International Tourism Studies Association (ITSA) and a visiting professor at University of Education (Tourism Faculty) Indonesia. |
![]() | 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
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