The Tourism Office of Spain (Turespaña) in Mumbai organised an engaging evening of conversation, culture, and connection, with its program “Women Travellers to Spain: A Passport to Yourself” taking place on 21st November 2025 at IFBE, Ballard Estate. Thoughtfully designed as a celebration of women and the transformational experience of travel, the evening brought together women professionals, creators and enthusiasts to experience Spain through a very personal lens.

The guests began arriving at 7:00 pm, gathering in anticipation of an evening of dialogue that would expand beyond destinations and itineraries. The event commenced with a welcome address from Elena Orland, Director of the Tourism Office of Spain in India. She set the tone with a powerful remark, “Beyond the best-known destinations, Spain is a wonderful country that truly welcomes women travellers to enjoy unique and authentic experiences that will make your travel to Spain – and to yourself – memorable.”

In this way, her remarks framed the spirit of the evening – Spain as a destination, where women feel safe, inspired and free to engage in both discovery and self-discovery. Renowned blogger and influencer Roxanne Bamboat moderated a lively panel discussion featuring three panellists—Isha Bhansali, Fashion Stylist and Consultant; Xenia Lam, a Hotelier and freelance journalist and presently the General Manager at Hyatt Centric Juhu Mumbai; and Reshma Mehta, Entrepreneur. Each spoke about their first impressions of Spain, noting the country’s colour, vibrancy and youthful energy. They emphasised that Spain consistently met—and often exceeded—their expectations, offering everything from coastal beauty to cultural depth. The panellists shared personal stories about their experiences with Spain’s food, festivals, sustainable ways to explore the destination, and the ease and comfort that travelling women often experience.

A key point of discussion was Spain’s safety and comfort for solo women travellers. The panellists shared that Spanish society is warm, non-judgmental and extremely hospitable. Even without knowing Spanish, travellers can easily navigate thanks to helpful locals and an organised urban layout. They also highlighted cultural similarities between India and Spain—particularly around family values, food, festivity and community dining—making Indian travellers feel instantly at home.

The panel discussion concluded at approximately 9 pm, allowing for a casual networking dinner featuring Spanish food and wine. Instead of a formal Q&A session after the panel discussion, guests mingled and enjoyed meaningful conversations with the panellists, one-on-one or in smaller groups, which extended the exploration and connection. We concluded the evening around 10:30 pm, leaving our guests, or travellers, with a sense of wonder and connection as they discovered new meanings related to Spain and the unique experiences of women travellers.

“Women Travellers to Spain: A Passport to Yourself” excelled by offering Spain as a country that embraces beauty and culture, as well as embracing women travellers in being welcoming in so many ways and forms.”  The evening echoed that travel can be a bridge to discovering yourself, and that Spain remains a place for women to share their stories, where you can travel with confidence, curiosity, and joy.

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