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.
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...
“Our stress comes from our story, not our reality.” At the fall 2024 Women in Retail On the Road: New York City event, Cy Wakeman, president and founder of Reality-Based Leadership, addressed how to reframe stressful situations for better outcomes. In this clip from her keynote session, Wakeman shares a personal story that highlights how the stories we...
We’re buzzing with excitement in preparation for the third annual Women Leading Travel & Hospitality Summit! The Summit will take place June 9-11 at the InterContinental Buckhead, Atlanta. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with women executives from leading brands such as Marriott, Carnival Cruise Line, and United Airlines registered...
Great leadership is rooted in the power to inspire action and create meaningful impact. In this dynamic session, Carrie A. Weaver, management consultant and executive coach at Silver Branch Consulting, shared the four key elements of influence as well as how to harness each one to elevate leadership presence and drive positive change within your...
Despite being an underdiscussed risk factor, stress significantly contributes to cardiovascular disease, making it essential to understand the mind-body connection. In this insightful session, leading cardiologist Tara Narula M.D., F.A.C.C., associate director of Lenox Hill Women’s Heart Program at Katz Institute for Women’s Health, delves into the profound impact stress has on our bodies, particularly...
Leading a team is challenging, especially when it feels like you’re constantly putting out fires. While results are crucial, it’s relationships that truly drive success. Too often, we hit the snooze button on the most vital part of our business — our people. Ready to elevate your leadership? In this energetic and interactive session, join...
In improv, before your team gets on stage, you’re in the green room feeling all the nervous and anxious energy of, as comedian and author Andrea Flack-Wetherald put it, “performing comedy on demand for a room full of drunk people that have high expectations.” Flack-Wetherald, who authored “The Funny Thing About Forgiveness: What Every Leader...
Natasha Paris, a mental health expert, licensed clinical therapist and empowerment strategist, believes that every individual has the potential to live a fulfilling and purposeful life. Her approach is centered around helping women cultivate self-awareness, identify their values and goals, and create actionable steps towards achieving them. At the Women Leading Travel & Hospitality New...
Natasha Paris, empowerment strategist at Natasha Paris Enterprises, took the stage at the 2024 Women Leading Travel & Hospitality New York City Roundtable, held Oct. 28. Paris delivered a keynote presentation titled, “Breaking Barriers, Balancing Life, and Building Allies.” Check out the full presentation on-demand.
A panel of industry-leading female travel and hospitality executives took the stage at the 2024 Women Leading Travel & Hospitality New York City Roundtable, held Oct. 28, and shared the internal beliefs they swear by as well as the barriers they’ve had to overcome in their career journeys. Below are four pieces of advice these leaders...
