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...
The Women Leading Travel NYC Roundtable, held on October 27 at the Thompson Hotel, was a sold-out success — bringing together more than 140 senior women leaders across travel and hospitality for an afternoon of powerful dialogue, leadership insights and meaningful connection. The day began with a warm welcome from Hannah DeMaio, Vice President of Brand...
If you’re ready to sharpen both your mindset and your skillset for executing change initiatives at your workplace, the 5’c Framework for change execution is where we have everyone begin. The outer game of change leadership focuses on the practical skillsets that create successful change initiatives. While the outer game includes obstacles, market challenges, competitors...
Chief and The Harris Poll surveyed over 1,000 senior women leaders, including CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs and consultants, to explore the current state of women’s ambition. The findings challenge outdated narratives: senior women leaders aren’t stepping back — they’re redefining leadership on their own terms. Key Insights: Ambition Evolved: 86% say they are more ambitious now...
After a rough start to the year for inbound tourism, the United States’ destination marketing organization is rolling out a new campaign to bolster travel demand. Brand USA’s global campaign, “America the Beautiful,” launched Monday at Brand USA Travel Week U.K. and Europe in London, an annual event connecting U.S. destinations with international buyers and...
Let me say the quiet part out loud: I’ve struggled with boundaries my entire career. Like many leaders, empathy has always come naturally. I can walk into a room and immediately sense the tension, the insecurity, the unspoken fear. And because I see it, I want to fix it. I want to carry it. I...
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...
Ashley Lawson: A New Life as a Global Local Ashley Lawson made a big decision in December of 2020. She wanted to set an example of how to travel safely during Covid, and share what different destinations, like Mexico, were doing to welcome guests back. So she and her husband “packed a backpack with all...
On November 12, Women Leading Travel brings our signature executive roundtable series to Chicago, gathering top women leaders in travel and hospitality for a powerful day of dialogue, insight and connection. Hosted at United Airlines Headquarters, this invitation-only event will spotlight voices shaping the future of the industry. As a major transportation and tourism hub...
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”...
