Talking Tourism Episode 98 - Celebrating Women In Tourism with Emily Hopwood and Tara Howell

Today is International Women's Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. 

In this episode of Talking Tourism, TICT's Emma Azon-Jacometti is joined by Tara Howell and Emily Hopwood to talk about this year's IWD theme, #breakthebias, and to celebrate the role of women in our great Tasmanian tourism industry. 

Tara and Emily discuss unconscious and conscious bias, and how they impact decision-making in business. While today's focus is women, both Tara and Emily agree that real diversity in our businesses relates to a myriad of factors, and provide their insights in to how we can all start to break our own biases. 

They also talk about the barriers to women progressing to leadership and executive roles, and encourage our listeners to open conversations and lean in to discomfort for the sake of change. 

Today’s episode is brought to you by our partner, Moo Brew. Moo Brew is the official beer of the Tasmanian tourism industry. Inspired by the art, creativity and innovation of MONA, the Moo Brew range of contemporary lagers and ales are brewed in Tasmania, and designed to be enjoyed while experiencing all the state has to offer. Thanks to Moo Brew for your generous support of TICT and for helping to make this episode of Talking Tourism possible.