In this episode of the Tourism Chat Show, hosted by Michelle Caldwell, the spotlight is once again on women in tourism. Michelle launches with exciting details about the Women in Tourism Accelerator program competition, run in conjunction with Grow Tourism and Powrsuit.   The episode features Kylie Ruwhiu-Karawana, Managing Director of TRC Tourism.   Kylie shares her inspiring career journey, encompassing roles from Tourism New Zealand to managing a multinational, and eventually leading TRC Tourism. She discusses her passion for Aotearoa, helping Māori communities, and sustainable tourism. Kylie also delves into her experiences with multicultural work, leadership lessons, and tips for emerging leaders in the tourism industry. The conversation touches on the strengths of new generations, tourism trends, and Kylie's vision for the future of women in tourism.   00:00 Welcome to the Tourism Chat Show 00:22 Exciting Competition Announcement 01:34 Introducing Kylie Ruwhiu-Karawana 02:58 Kylie's Career Journey 08:38 Challenges and Opportunities 13:31 Leadership Lessons and Advice 28:51 Future of Women in Tourism 30:56 Conclusion and Farewell   _____________________________________________________ Powered by https://www.destinatenz.com  If you, or someone you work with has a great tourism story to share, and would like to come onto the show, please get in touch! This is an independent podcast by tourism strategist Michelle Caldwell. We are absolutely dedicated to bringing you the best tourism business stories and sharing marketing tips and strategies to your ears each week! The best way you can support The Tourism Chat Show is by subscribing, leaving a (rave!) review, (five star!) rating and spreading the word on social media with your friends, family, and colleagues- we love you for that! 🥰 Today's Guest Kylie Ruwhiu-Karawana - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylie-ruwhiu-karawana/  Resources and Links to connect with us: Love the show? You can support us by buying a coffee ☕️ here — https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DestinateNZ Share you thoughts and say hi to us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetourismchatshow Michelle Caldwell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellekcaldwell/ Website: www.destinatenz.com If you'd like to advertise or feature on the show, please check out our media kit - https://www.destinatenz.com/podcast