The core of our mission at Women Leading Travel & Hospitality is to build community. As such, we seek to feature content that helps you get to know our fabulous members by learning about their career paths, ambitions, leadership styles and more. Through Q&A interviews, videos and more, this page is designed to highlight our members.
This week’s Member Spotlight features Jennifer Butler, Vice President of Operations at Compass Group. With a passion for connecting people and creating moments of comfort and joy, Jennifer shares her thoughts on leadership, balance and what inspires her in the world of hospitality. What’s the best book you’ve read recently?“Unreasonable Hospitality” by Will Guidara. What...
Each week, we shine a spotlight on a standout member of Women Leading Travel, celebrating their accomplishments, unique journeys and insights on leadership, innovation and personal growth. This week, we’re excited to feature Kimberly Wootteon, Vice President of Commercial Strategy at Kampgrounds of America, Inc. What’s the best book you’ve read recently? “Unreasonable Hospitality” by...
Each week, we’re excited to spotlight an inspiring member of Women Leading Travel. This week, meet Mary Jo Lake, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Meetings & Events at Blueprint Worldwide, whose insights and experience continue to shape our industry. What’s the best book you’ve read recently? “Range” by David Epstein. Broad skillsets, late specialization, complex “wicked”...
This week, we’re featuring Saba Beyene, a passionate data leader at American Airlines and a valued member of Women Leading Travel. From leading high-performing teams to designing customer-centric strategies powered by AI and analytics, Saba brings both heart and insight to everything she does. Get to know her through this inspiring Q&A. What’s the best...
Each week, we highlight one of our remarkable members—leaders who are shaping the future of travel and hospitality with vision, empathy and grit. This week, we’re thrilled to spotlight Vishakha Kaushik, Business Development Manager, HCLTech, whose insights into leadership, resilience and human connection offer inspiration for us all. What’s the best book you’ve read recently?...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
