Get a glimpse into the dynamic panels, engaging keynotes, candid interviews, insightful career coach discussions, and more taking place at Women Leading Travel & Hospitality events. Our events gather together fabulous, powerful women to connect, learn and be inspired.
Dee Ann Turner, former vice president at Chick-fil-A and founder and CEO of Dee Ann Turner & Associates, LLC, took the stage at the 2025 Women Leading Travel & Hospitality Summit, held June 9-11 in Atlanta. Great organizations know that showing empathy and care provides the highest level of customer service, even legendary customer service....
One of the paradigms now being popularized is that diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are not beneficial for organizations or businesses. “So not true,” said Gina Drosos, former CEO of Signet Jewelers, on stage at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, hosted by our sister brand, Women in Retail Leadership Circle, from April 28-30...
Last week’s Women Leading Travel & Hospitality Summit was an inspirational and uplifting three days of engaging content, valuable networking, fun activations, authentic connections, and more! This was our third national Summit, with leading female travel and hospitality executives joining us at the Intercontinental Buckhead Atlanta. There were so many powerful women in attendance as...
Debra Whitman, executive vice president and chief public policy officer of AARP, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 28-30 on Amelia Island, FL. The Summit is hosted by our sister organization, Women in Retail Leadership Circle. Whitman, a leading expert on aging, explored key questions we all face...
Debra Whitman, PhD, a leading expert on aging, recently found herself asking key questions we all face in midlife and beyond: How long will I live? Will I be healthy? Can I maintain my memory? Will I have enough money? Drawing from her best-selling book, “The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of...
What is it really like to attend the Women Leading Travel & Hospitality Summit? Let our past attendees tell you themselves! Watch this highlight reel featuring testimonials from women who’ve experienced the connections, insights, and energy that makes the Summit truly special. If you’re wondering what’s in store for 2025, this is your sneak peek...
As we gear up for the Women Leading Travel & Hospitality Summit (June 9-11, Atlanta), we’re thrilled to spotlight the literary contributions of some of our esteemed speakers. Their books provide powerful takeaways on the visionary thinking, wellness, and personal development themes that attendees will experience firsthand next month. Dr. Romie Mushtaq A board-certified neurologist...
Balancing ambitious goals with limited time is a challenge many women in leadership know well. However, what if the secret to doing more wasn’t working harder, but working smarter with the help of artificial intelligence? Join us Tuesday, May 20 at 2:00 p.m. ET for a hands-on virtual workshop with Women Leading Travel & Hospitality...
In a conversation with Women Leading Travel & Hospitality during our March Virtual Exchange, Lindsey Roeschke, travel and hospitality analyst at Morning Consult, shared her insights on the future of travel, generational travel preferences, sustainability, and the evolving role of technology in the industry. Her research highlights key trends businesses must monitor to stay ahead...
As diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives make headlines following new federal guidelines, the travel and hospitality community is navigating how it affects their businesses. Robin McClain, chief marketing officer of Destination DC, shared during last week’s Women Leading Travel & Hospitality Virtual Exchange why she believes staying committed to DEI is “just...
