Tourism Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a cooperation meeting with Saxion University on Friday, February 28, 2025. This visit is part of the ongoing cooperation established between the two institutions in recent years and is an important momentum in strengthening academic collaboration globally. The visit was attended by representatives from Saxion University, Jan Willem Meijerhof, as Head of Internationalization, Hospitality Business School, and Jasja Bos, Manager International Partnerships. read more

As Indonesia’s tourism industry continues to grow, gender dynamics play a crucial role in shaping its direction and sustainability. Gender inequality remains a significant challenge, often hindering women from contributing freely without discrimination. This issue was highlighted by Anindwitya Rizqi Monica, S.Par., M.Si., Co-Founder & Strategic Director of Women in Tourism Indonesia (WTID), a non-governmental organization advocating for gender equality in tourism. A young and lively tourism activist, , Monica, as she is commonly known, invites us to explore how collective efforts in women’s empowerment can create a more inclusive environment while promoting gender equality across all aspects of Indonesia’s tourism industry. read more