One of the best parts of this community? The stories. Each week, our Member Spotlight series gives us a front-row seat to the women who are shaping the future of travel and hospitality – with resilience, passion and vision. From career journeys and leadership lessons to personal values and bold ideas, these spotlights remind us...
As summer begins to wind down and back-to-school season picks up, there’s something in the air that feels like a fresh start. Whether or not you’re sharpening pencils or packing lunches, this time of year invites reflection and renewed intention – both personally and professionally. In the spirit of new beginnings, we invite you to...
In March 2025, Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder of the dating app company Bumble, returned as CEO after a year away from the role. Her goal was to reset the company’s direction as it struggled in a turbulent market. Wolfe Herd’s high-profile departure and comeback were timely reminders of the strain of leading from the top...
Shanna Liu is a bold entrepreneur and visionary in the travel and hospitality space, having transitioned from a career in finance and consulting to building her own experiential travel startup, Karia. Her passion for creating meaningful, unforgettable moments shines through in everything she does – from planning dark-sky astronomy weekends to forging strong hybrid teams....
Five years after the start of the pandemic, the global tourism market has roared back to life. Demand for air travel has surpassed pre-pandemic levels, and the industry is celebrating modest year-over-year gains. Travelers are returning — but with a new mindset, balancing a passion for exploration with a more cautious approach to spending. Yet...
Mel Miller is the Corporate Director of Digital Strategy at InnVentures, where she leads digital marketing initiatives across the company’s portfolio. With more than a decade of experience in marketing, PR and advertising – and a creative foundation from her early career in entertainment – Mel brings a storytelling-first approach to brand building, performance and...
Women’s Equality Day is observed in the United States each year on August 26, commemorating the 1920 adoption of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the constitutional right to vote. It’s a fitting moment to recognize how far we’ve come – and how much further we still must go in the travel and hospitality sectors....
Skift Take: As Boomers leave the workforce in record numbers, more companies are promoting the benefits of retaining mature employees. But are they walking the talk? It’s estimated that 10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65 every day, according to the U.S. Census Bureau — a ‘silver tsunami’ that’s just starting to impact the meetings industry. “Companies...
Women Leading Travel & Hospitality is preparing a new report: “The Experience Advantage: Women Leaders Redefining Travel.” This special feature will highlight executive women who have spent 30+ years in the industry and continue to shape its future at the highest levels of leadership. As women with decades of experience lead as executives, entrepreneurs, culture...
Every trip starts with a bag. And every bag begins with a decision: what comes with you, and what gets left behind. You check the weather. You think about your itinerary. You ask yourself if you really need that extra pair of shoes (my answer is always YES!). You don’t pack for where you’ve been....
