There’s a major opportunity in the travel industry, one that too many brands are still missing. Roughly 67 percent of U.S. adults live in larger bodies, yet the needs and preferences of plus-size travelers are often left out of customer experience design, brand strategy and marketing. For an industry centered on hospitality, exploration and belonging,...
This week’s Women Leading Travel Member Spotlight features Frauke Aoun, General Manager at Affini, A Tribute Portfolio Residence. With a deep passion for people, purpose and creating meaningful experiences, Frauke shares insights on leadership, balance, innovation and what drives her both personally and professionally. Get to know more about her journey, values and the advice...
We’re thrilled to introduce the keynote speakers for our upcoming Women Leading Travel & Hospitality 2025 Regional Roundtables in New York City (October 27), Chicago (November 12) and Miami (December 2), featuring some of the most dynamic and influential women driving transformation across the travel and hospitality industries. Meet the Keynote Speakers: Jasmine Bellamy –...
Monday, September 22, marks the annual observance of American Business Women’s Day, a moment to reflect on the achievements, resilience and innovation of women driving progress across industries. This is a powerful annual reminder of the more than 68 million working women and 7.7 million women business owners who keep the American economy moving forward,...
They’ve been called brash. Over-ambitious. Maybe a little bossy. These women leaders are the industry’s disruptors, innovators and you can bet they’re on more than one shortlist for the next big thing. Underestimate them? Go ahead, but do so at your own peril. Because these 25 women aren’t just participating in travel’s transformation – they’re...
Right. So. In my most recent articles, we’ve talked about defining our goals for the year. About breaking them into bite-sized goals. Communicating them to our teams in a new way that engages both the head and the heart. And celebrating incremental wins along the way. Job done, right? Bahahahahaaaa. Seriously though, just because a...
We’re less than two weeks away from our next members-only workshop and you won’t want to miss it. In partnership with Spencer Stuart, this interactive, one-hour virtual session is designed to demystify the path to the boardroom and give you a clear, actionable roadmap to land your first paid director role. Event Details: Date: Wednesday,...
This week, we’re proud to shine the spotlight on Lizette Castaneda, a dynamic leader and passionate advocate for connection, community and innovation in the travel industry. With over a decade of experience and a visionary mindset, Lizette brings deep insight, emotional intelligence and unshakable optimism to her role — and to the Women Leading Travel...
You’ve earned your seat at the table. But even with years of experience and an impressive title, there are moments when the decision doesn’t rest with you. That’s when influence matters more than authority. Early in my career at Expedia, I walked into a high-stakes negotiation with a major hotel chain. I wasn’t the most...
This week, we’re proud to feature Delia Osegueda, Senior Director of Global Partnerships at Blue Diamond Resorts, as our Member Spotlight. With over two decades of experience in global sales and a passion for people-first leadership, Delia shares her thoughts on career growth, values and the joy of creating meaningful connections, both at work and...
