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.
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....
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...
Welcome to our Member Spotlight series, where we highlight the incredible women making an impact in the travel and hospitality industries. In each feature, we sit down with a member of Women Leading Travel and Hospitality to discuss their career journey, current challenges and vision for the future. This week, we’re proud to feature Dr....
Heike Naigur is a seasoned sustainability leader with more than 15 years of experience guiding Global Fortune 500 companies toward practical, lasting climate solutions. She’s also a proud Women Leading Travel & Hospitality corporate partner member. In this Member Spotlight, Heike shares insights into her professional passions and personal journey – including the woman who...
Michelle Smits is the vice president of marketing communications and brand for Hilton Grand Vacations. She’s also a Women Leading Travel & Hospitality corporate partner member! In this member spotlight, we asked Michelle a series of questions about both her professional role and personal life, including the woman who inspires her, her leadership style, her...
