Sucheta Rawal

With over 10+ years of experience in the industry, Sucheta shares her expertise with travel trade organizations, destination management companies, and the broader travel community. Her topics range from sustainable travel, cultural education, and volunteer trips. With her knowledge of travel trends, she educates and inspires audiences to explore new destinations.

From riding an overnight bus across Israel, Couch Surfing with a stranger in Seoul, to hitching a sky dive in New Zealand, Sucheta has enjoyed all sorts of solo adventures (while still being married for 24 years)! In this information and entertaining keynote, Sucheta shares some of her adventures and misadventures across the world while providing helpful travel tips to solo female travelers.

In this thought-provoking and inspiring talk, we'll explore the importance of cultural awareness in shaping the future of our world. With increasing globalization and diversity, it's more important than ever to equip the next generation with the tools they need to understand and appreciate different cultures, and to promote empathy and understanding. We'll discuss the ways in which cultural awareness can help bridge divides and promote social harmony, and how it can also foster innovation and creativity in today's rapidly changing world. We'll also explore practical strategies for cultivating cultural awareness and appreciation, both in the classroom and in everyday life.

From language learning to intercultural exchange programs, we'll share best practices and success stories for empowering the next generation to become global citizens and agents of change.

After graduating with a Masters in Finance, Sucheta was on her way to climb the corporate ladder. She had a stable income and good prospects as an investment banker, but her heart was just not there. She dreamt of traveling the world and strategically turned her dream into reality. In this keynote Sucheta inspires people who feel stuck at their jobs to identify their passions, take risks and create purpose driven careers that bring them happiness and fulfilment.

This highlights the growing importance of culinary tourism and provides insights on how companies in the food and travel industry can use it to attract and retain customers. By showcasing unique and authentic culinary experiences, companies can build brand loyalty and increase revenue, and differentiate themselves in a crowded market.