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.
Lesley Keyter describes herself as the face of travel in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She founded her agency South Travel/The Travel Lady in 1995. Every week since 1997 she has been featured live on the Morning News of Global TV, Calgary’s primary morning TV show, and is frequently interviewed as a travel expert across many local...
We love getting to know our Women Leading Travel & Hospitality members. Learning about each other’s backgrounds, skills and interests so you can network effectively online and at our in-person events is a true benefit of Women Leading Travel & Hospitality membership. Here are all of the members we spotlighted in 2023. Take the opportunity to better get to...
Beth Blair is Vail Resorts’ senior manager of health and safety over the Midwest Region’s 10 ski resorts. Her experience is travel-centric and includes many years in the airline industry as well as a parallel career in the digital marketing realm and travel writing space as an author, freelance writer and former co-founder of an...
Tiffany Cooper is the chief development officer, Americas and Caribbean, at Aimbridge Hospitality, an independent hotel management firm. She is also a member of Women Leading Travel & Hospitality! In this spotlight, we asked her a series of questions about her work, travel, goals, leadership philosophies and more so you can get to know her...
In this Women Leading Travel & Hospitality member spotlight, we feature an interview with Rachel Alday, co-owner and co-founder of Abode Luxury Rentals, a boutique luxury vacation rental company. In the wide-ranging discussion, Alday answers a series of questions about herself and her career in the travel and hospitality industry. Take advantage of this opportunity...
The journey to motherhood can be extremely difficult for those who struggle with infertility. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and in this video DeShaun Wise Porter shares her story and the release of her new book that serves as a resource for anyone experiencing these challenges. Wise Porter is global head of...
Maria Llanso is the director of marketing at Suviche Hospitality Group. She is also a member of Women Leading Travel & Hospitality! In this spotlight, we asked Llanso a series of questions about her work, travel, goals, leadership philosophies and more so you can get to know her better. What’s the best book you’ve read recently?...
Wondering what to listen to next on your run, commute or flight? When spotlighting Women Leading Travel & Hospitality members, we ask them about their favorite podcasts. Here are some recent answers to inspire your next listen — let us know which ones are your favorites! “On Purpose” with Jay Shetty. –Ginger Collins, Franchise Sales Support,...
Women Leading Travel & Hospitality members often share book recommendations in peer groups, on panels and during Roundtable networking sessions. When spotlighting these powerhouse women, we like to ask them, “What is the best book you’ve read recently?” Here are some responses from the past few months to serve as inspiration for your own next...
Danielle Boukai is the director of supplier relations at Priceline. She is also a member of Women Leading Travel & Hospitality! In this member spotlight, we asked Boukai a series of questions about her work, travel, career goals, leadership philosophies and more so you can get to know her better. What do you love most...
