Get practical insights from tourism leaders and ongoing support from a global network. No theoretical fluff – just proven tools and genuine connections that drive tangible career progress.
Built specifically for women in tourism
Get pragmatic insights from accomplished wāhine in tourism. Turn theory into practice with small, impactful actions that lead to big career change.
Designed to fit busy schedules
Learn at your own pace with practical, bite-sized, lessons. Connect with other tourism professionals – without the pressure or time commitment of traditional networking.
Delivering maximum bang for buck
Build career-enhancing skills through on-demand access to three industry-led courses. Embed great new habits (and keep momentum going) with a 3-month Powrsuit membership.
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Start on your first module as soon as you join.
Phase one: Learn from the best in tourism
Success in tourism takes more than industry knowledge. Finding time to grow while managing a busy career? That’s where most of us struggle.
Get started with three on-demand courses, delivered by accomplished tourism wāhine who have been there, done that and become experts in their fields. Carefully curated by Grow Tourism and tailored specifically for women in tourism, each course is short, focused and full of tangible takeaways. You’ll learn:
Self-Leadership with Kylie Ruwhiu-Karawana
Networking and Connection with Lou Baddiley
Personal Branding with Michelle Caldwell
You’ll get real-world insights, engaging stories and tips to immediately apply to your own tourism career. Even better, you can learn at your own pace.
Phase two: Embed learning with Powrsuit
Build momentum with a 3-month Powrsuit membership. Designed for busy lives, Powrsuit’s proven approach blends practical learning with genuine connection to grow your skills and your network.
15-minute masterclasses: Hone critical capabilities through bite-sized lessons from global experts. Participate live or watch and listen on demand at a desk or on the go.
Micro-networking: Networking that works. Connect with small groups of professional women over engaging exercises that turn theory into practice.
Peer coaching: Give and receive tailored support on goals and challenges.
Expert interviews: Monthly interviews with inspiring leaders who’ve carved their own path.
I am up to section 3 with Kylie Ruwhiu-Karawana. I enjoy how she explains things in a no-fuss manner, which just makes sense! Her management style really resonates with me and her respect for her team and their contributions are acknowledged and appreciated.
Sharon Watson, Larnach Castle Ltd.
Individuals
Too many of us don’t use our professional development budgets. Use our simple template to request yours, and invest in yourself in 2025.
Teams
Get multiple memberships to unlock additional partner benefits. Tell us what you need, and we’ll create a package that fits.
Learn from tourism’s best
Kylie Ruwhiu-Karawana teaches the Art of Self-Leadership
Identify your strengths and path, determine how you want to show up and create your own opportunities.
Lou Baddiley teaches the Power of Networking and Connection
The art of building genuine relationships to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be.
Michelle Caldwell teaches Crafting Your Personal Brand
Take ownership over how you’re perceived by crafting a professional narrative that’s accurate, compelling, and uniquely yours.
Championed by Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens after I join?
As soon as you join, you’ll get a welcome email with a link to activate your Grow Tourism account. Allow 2-3 hours per module, but you don’t have to do it all at once! We suggest starting the first one as soon as you join, then block an hour a week for manageable momentum.
How much time do I need to invest?
The three tourism-specific courses are about 2-3 hours each – made up of a 30 minute video with activities and actions. Complete them on demand, at your own pace. Your Powrsuit membership will only start once you’ve completed all three courses, so you’re not juggling two things at once! Powrsuit is perfect for busy schedules, we suggest investing just 30 minutes a month in one activity that will take your career forward.
Will this work for me at this stage in my career?
Yes. Whether you’re just getting started, ready for a step up, or in need of a boost, the Women in Tourism Career Accelerator is designed for you.
When will I get access to Powrsuit?
Don’t worry, we won’t overload you. Complete your Grow Tourism courses to unlock your 3-month Powrsuit membership. You’ll be welcomed into the network alongside other new Powrsuiters and have a chance to learn our philosophy, how to maximise value and meet other new members.
What happens after my 3 months with Powrsuit?
Love learning on your terms? You can keep going! After 3 months, you’ll hear from the Powrsuit team and can choose to extend your membership.
What are the payment options?
Pay online by credit card, or we can invoice your accounts team – let us know what works for you. Our template email makes it easy to ask for professional development budget. If that’s not an option, get in touch – we’re happy to discuss what we can do to support.
I don’t have any professional development budget left; what are my options?
Money shouldn’t be a barrier to investing in yourself. Our template email makes it easy to ask for professional development budget. If that’s not an option, get in touch – we’re happy to discuss what we can do to support.
Can I buy multiple memberships for my organisation?
Of course! Partner organisations receive additional benefits – contact us to share more about your needs so we can create a package that works.