WHO WE ARE ?
OUR-MISSION
Unfold the best in you-achieving excellence, together with you integrating 4ps power, purpose, platform, passion.
OUR-VISION
Is to develop confident women and leaders, who are passionate about leading travel & tourism business in Nepal.
OUR-GOAL
To provide training, exposure and mentor ship for women associated with hospitality, travel and tourism in Nepal.
BOARD-MEMBERS
Junu Malekhu
President
"Silent by nature, but intel inside. She is perfectionist with her we don’t have to say twice and settle for nothing less"
Work-Experience
Young dynamic Aviation professional who has more than 2 decades of aviation experience from all top International airlines like Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and currently Cathay Pacific.
During her leadership Cathay Pacific in Nepal grew its market share tremendously and established itself as one of the premium brand.
Education
Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA), Nepal 2009-2011, Pokhara University
Bachelor in Architecture, Nepal Engineering College 1999-2004, Pokhara
Rojina Ranjit
Vice President
"Sharp and Witty she is so pretty. Young professor she believes in creating successors. Give her anything she will make everything. Prompt and precise, she is all-rounder no other than our superstar"
Work-Experience
Ms. Rojina Ranjit has been into Travel industry for more than 2 decades in a leadership role in Rainbow Travels & Tours Pvt Ltd
She is also into academics as a lecturer in different colleges like United College, Texas College, Academy of Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management where she leads Hospitality and HR studies for graduate level
She is actively involved in other Tech and management companies too, like Happy mama, Divya Technologies and Institution of Banking and Management Studies
Education
Master in Business Administrative,Katmandu University School of Management, Nepal
Bachelor in Business Administrative, Katmandu College of Management Lalitpur
Yubika Bhandari
EXECUTIVE MEMBER
"With great sense of responsibility, a woman of Etiquette, very knowledgeable among us, she has a sharp mind and calm working nature indeed an asset to our group"
Work-Experience
Shashi’s Holidays International Travel & Tours (P) Ltd, Kathmandu Nepal Managing Director, April 2011 – Current
Education
Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA), Pokhara, Nepal 2009-2011
University Bachelor in Architecture, Nepal Engineering College 1999-2004, Pokhara
Pawana Shrestha
General Secretary
"Beauty with Brain, ask her anything under the sky, prompt will come an answer. Nobody can resist her impeccable charm and passion for work, let her have the stage presentation is as polish as her speech"
Work-Experience
Ms. Pawana Shrestha is the executive Director of Sea links group that comprises of Sealinks Travels, Sealinks Holidays ,Ticketbhandar.com an IBE (Internet Booking Engine) and Trading company called Nirvana suppliers.
Ms. Shrestha ,a veteran Travel Tourism professional was a country head for Etihad Airways in Nepal for 9 years and worked with various other Airline/Travel & Hospitality companies like Gulf Air , Travelport, CG hospitality With more than 2.5 decades of Travel and aviation experience ,Ms. Shrestha is also a participant of Guinness world record holder for opening up 1 day pop up restaurant at the highest point in ISLAND PEAK with Etihad inflight chef Sanjay Thakur in May 2018
Ms. Shrestha is the President of NWGN ( Nepali women’s global Network )an NGO that works for women health and education and co-founder and General Secretary of Tourism Sisterhood Nepal that works actively for women leadership in Tourism.
Ms. Shrestha is one of the Organizer of the Yearly Event ‘’Summit Woman of The Year ‘’ which recognize women below age of 30 doing impactful business and encourage young promising ladies to start entrepreneurship and also provides good platform for young ladies entrepreneurs to further scale up their business
Education
Study Program Masters in Rural development 08/2008 Nepal Kathmandu
Bachelors in Humanities Tribhuvan University 09/2003 Kathmandu Nepal
Benju Shrestha Mukhia
Secretary
"Speaks softly which makes her decent and diplomatic. Whatever we tell her she doesn’t mind, work hard and give her best whenever needed"
Work-Experience
Chairperson, Moonlake Travels & Tours
Ms. Benju has over three decades of dedicated service to the nation in the tourism industry. Since 2011, she has been a prominent woman entrepreneur as the founder and chairperson of Moonlake Travels & Tours.
She also brings 12 years of experience in domestic tourism services through her work with Yeti Airlines Pvt. Ltd.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Shanker Dev College, Kathmandu
Hema Shripali
EXECUTIVE MEMBER
"Youngest of all but still knows how to maintain the perfect balance, she is a bubbly girl whose humor makes everyone jolly and bright even in tense situation"
Work-Experience
Kathmandu Marriott Hotel, Assistant Manager Sales, Kathmandu, Nepal January 2019–Present
Education
Executive Masters in Business Administration, Purbanchal University Kathmandu, Nepal 2016- 2018
Bachelors in Hotel Management (Gold Medalist-2012 Batch), Tribhuvan University Kathmandu, Nepal 2009-2011
Suchita Joshi
Executive MEMBER
"Blessed with a charming face, her smile can break even the most stubborn dame. She is real pearl who knows how to manage everyone’s time"
Work-Experience
Deputy General Manager at Galileo Nepal Pvt. Ltd. 06/2009 – Present
Education
Bachelors in Humanities and Social Science, Tribhuvan University 2006 Kathmandu Nepal
Business English Course from British Council, Nepal Kathmandu
Kebina Pal Adhikari
TREASURER
"She is an ambitious young leader with an introverted personality who knows how to rule a life and work "
Work-Experience
Leading Entrepreneur in Ticketing and Travel Industry Since 2020.
Education
Bachelor of Travel and Hotel Management, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu Nepal
Pragya Sharma
Executive MEMBER
"She is an ambitious young leader with an introverted personality who knows how to rule a life and work "
Work-Experience
Ms. Pragya is the Managing Director of Adventure Outdoor Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd. and Adventure Outdoor Excursion Pvt. Ltd., two of Nepal’s premier adventure travel companies specializing in trekking, expeditions, and tailor-made outdoor experiences. Her leadership and vision have played a pivotal role in crafting unique travel experiences that highlight Nepal’s natural beauty and cultural richness.
Ms. Pragya is truly a women business entrepreneur and extended her reach in Hospitality industry too. She is the managing director of Hidden World Service Apartment, a boutique accommodation as well as 1905 restaurant
Ms. Pragya also speaks fluent Chinese and currently a treasurer at Nepal China Friendship Forum where she plays an important diplomatic role in strengthening bilateral ties through cultural and tourism exchanges
Past Presidents
Anupa Budhathoki
Immediate Past President
"Beating around the bush is definitely not her way of life, a spontaneous speaker who deliver just right answer to any questions. Let her spread her wings she will have everyone under her warmth"
Edu Work-Experience
Work-Experience
Ms. Anupa Budhathoki has more than 1.5 decades of working in Travel Industry with her experience in OTA platform make my trip and Sabre Technology giant
Anupa Budhathoki is the General Manager of Sabre Travel Network Nepal, where she has played a pivotal role in driving the company to become the country’s leading Global Distribution System (GDS). Under her leadership, Sabre’s market share has grown significantly, establishing it as Nepal’s top GDS provider.
Education
MBA, Nova International College,Kathmandu Nepal
Bachelor of Travel and Hotel Management,Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu Nepal
Jiswan Tuladhar
Past President
"Prove her worth through nothing else but sheer hard work and dedication. Always alert and energetic A true leadership spirit, nothing can stop her from reaching finishing line, a leader we are blessed to have"
Work-Experience
Managing Director in SWAA Tour and Travels p. Ltd. 2006-Present
Chair Person in SWAA Holidays Pvt.Ltd. 2014-Present
Director in Lucky Travels and Tours Pvt.Ltd. 2005-06
Education
M.B.S, Shankar Dev Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal
B.Com, Public Youth Campus, Kathmandu, Nepal