The tourism and hospitality industries are deeply emotional, yet those emotions are often expected to be left at the door. The term luxury has traditionally been associated with opulence, expense and material value, but today’s tourism and hospitality landscapes are shifting. When we think of a luxurious experience, we often imagine fancy hotels, high thread...
On Friday, October 3, Women Leading Travel hosted a timely and powerful virtual roundtable in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month: Latina Leadership, Cultural Relevance, and Unlocking Market Growth in Travel & Hospitality. Moderated by Mariana Gianaris, HR Manager at Skift, the conversation featured three exceptional leaders: Diana Plazas-Trowbridge, Chief Lodging Product & Services Officer, Marriott...
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Women Leading Travel hosted a powerful virtual panel on Latina leadership and market growth, featuring our members, leaders from Marriott, Disney and Norwegian Cruise Line. The panel explored culturally driven strategies to engage the $4.1T Latino market and build more inclusive travel experiences.
When faced with uncertainty, our amygdala (which acts as our threat detector) activates and disrupts our prefrontal cortex (our business brain). Our brains often misdiagnose the discomfort of change as failure or inadequacy. However, when we practice noticing those feelings and apply a few handy mindset tools, we can turn those moments into opportunities for...
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...
As we head into a new season and look forward to a new year, it’s the perfect time to move forward with fresh energy and intention. Whether you’re planning to grow your team or explore a new chapter in your career, Women Leading Travel is here to support you every step of the way. Our curated...
You can be leading a team across time zones, overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets and running an empire of moving parts, but when menopause shows up, it doesn’t care how many stamps are in your passport. For senior-level women in the travel and hospitality industries, executives, founders, decision-makers, the stakes are high. You are the engine behind...
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?...
On October 27, Women Leading Travel launches our signature executive roundtable series in the heart of Manhattan. We’re bringing together top industry leaders for a day of meaningful dialogue, connection and inspiration at the Thompson Hotel. As the most visited city in the U.S., New York is a natural hub for this invitation-only gathering of...
A year ago, I sat with our board co-chairs in the Dominican Republic after visiting student delegations. We were sunburned, exhausted and inspired in the way that only comes from being deeply immersed in the work. Reflecting on the trip and the magic of this work, one truth kept rising to the surface: Global Glimpse...
