At the Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia (IWTA) Awards 2024, the Founder and CEO of nüma tourism, Dalya Altuntepe, was honoured with the award in the category “Executive Woman Champion – Tourism Board & Travel Related Sector.” The official ceremony took place on April 27, 2024, at the Grand Ballroom of the InterContinental Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, celebrating women who are shaping the future of the travel and tourism industry.
Under the theme “Speak Up. Stand Out. Be the Voice that Inspires Inclusion,” the event brought together around 450 industry professionals and served as a platform to recognise outstanding female leadership, while promoting diversity, innovation, and international cooperation in tourism.
In her acceptance speech, Dalya Altuntepe highlighted the exceptional tourism diversity of Central Asia, emphasising the region’s growing role as a future hub for cultural exchange and economic development. She extended a warm invitation to the international travel community to explore the potential of Uzbekistan and take an active role in shaping its sustainable tourism future.
We are proud of this international recognition, which brings visibility to the outstanding achievements of our Founder and CEO on the global stage – particularly her longstanding commitment to intercultural dialogue, sustainable travel initiatives, and the strategic advancement of tourism development in Central Asia.
Since 2016, Uzbekistan has undergone a remarkable transformation. The country is increasingly opening to international tourism, with targeted investments in infrastructure, service quality, and cultural connectivity. As a recognised expert in Central Asian tourism, Dalya Altuntepe has been actively involved in this process from the very beginning – through the organisation of bespoke travel experiences in the region, strategic advisory work, project development and representation.
The “Executive Woman Champion – Tourism Board & Travel Related Sector” award stands as a strong acknowledgement of her contribution and highlights the importance of visionary female leadership in shaping the future of the global tourism industry.
