Did you know that according to U.S. News & World Report, one of the best times to visit Chicago is in the fall, when the temperatures are cooler and the tourists are gone? So why not venture to the Windy City Oct. 11 for the Women Leading Travel & Hospitality Roundtable? This exclusive event for director-level and above women in the travel and hospitality industry takes place from 2-6 p.m. at the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile.

If you haven’t been to one, our regional roundtable events bring together local travel and hospitality executives for the perfect mix of networking and education. Attendees make valuable connections with their peers, learn from a panel discussion featuring industry experts, and have some fun in the process. Watch this video to get a taste of what you’ll experience at the Roundtables.

We have some great speakers signed up for event, including the following, who will be speaking on the leadership panel:

  • Nancy Johns, senior vice president of integrated marketing and digital solutions, Crescent Hotels & Resorts
  • Jessica Muench, chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer, United Airlines
  • Lynn Osmond, president and CEO, Choose Chicago
  • Liz Owens, vice president of growth, Vacations by Rail

These panelists will discuss key leadership lessons they’ve gleaned from their careers; offer perspective of trends in the travel and hospitality industries; discuss what it means to be a female leader today; and more. You won’t want to miss it!

Each Roundtable event is free for Women Leading Travel & Hospitality members, and $79 for nonmembers. Members can email Sally Holtgrieve at Sholtgrieve@napco.com for the discount code. If you can’t make it to Chicago, join us in New York City Oct. 26 or Dallas Dec. 5!

If you are an executive-level woman in the industry and would like to join Women Leading Travel & Hospitality, you can find information about us here.

Hope to see you in the Windy City!