Dr Catheryn Khoo
Special Advisor, World Women Tourism
A Gender Expert
Catheryn is a Gender Consultant on the Global Report on Women in Tourism (UNWTO, UN Women, World Bank, GIS, Amadeus). She serves on the advisory board of the International Tourism and Investment Conference as a gender expert, is the founder of Women Academics in Tourism (WAiT).
“Women are the future.”
— Dr Catheryn
Leading Women in the Future
Catheryn is a gender expert and thought leader, training women with the skills required to excel in their careers. In 2020, she designed and delivered digital competency training to women entrepreneurs in Ecuador and Mexico with funding from the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Tourism Management & Training
With her vast international experience of working with destinations across the globe, Catheryn advises governments, destination management organisations (DMOs) and tourism stakeholders on the inclusive and holistic development of products and services.
Catheryn also consults individual businesses on developing women-focused tourism products.
Tourism Research
Catheryn is associated with tourism research in various capacities. She is a Professor at the Torrens University, Australia; Editor-in-Chief of Tourism Management Perspectives; and Series Editor for the “Perspectives on Asian Tourism” published by Springer. Catheryn has co-published two books on women in tourism (Asian Genders in Tourism and Women and Travel: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives) and many other articles in international journals.
Keynote & Panel Appearances
Catheryn can speak on the following topics or topics related to:-
Women's empowerment and gender equality
Feminising urban spaces
Diversity and inclusivity
Managing diverse workplaces
Consultancies
Catheryn can consult on the following topics or topics related to:-
Gender in Tourism Action Plan
Inclusivity implementation
Inclusive tourism strategy
Tourism consumer insights
New tourism product development
Tourism marketing plan
Social Media Links
“The final case-study report that was received was of high quality and will make and excellent contribution to the final report. The perspective that your insights into the cultural differences that exist in Asia and the Pacific towards gender-equality issues is an area where your contribution will be particularly valued.”