Alexis Romer, vice president of sales for the luxury travel industry at Marriott International Luxury Brands, has been in the hotel business almost her entire career. She’s had experience with a variety of sales roles both inside and outside of the industry, and knows first-hand how the travel and hospitality industry is unique. In this...
In this Women Leading Travel & Hospitality member spotlight, you’ll hear from Cheryl Reynolds, senior director of distribution strategy and revenue integrity at Hertz. In this video interview, we asked Cheryl a series of questions about herself and her career so you could get to know her better. If you would like to become a...
There are many definitions of an introvert, but executive coach Janice Chaka focuses on how introverts get their energy from spending time alone. Chaka, founder and CEO of The Career Introvert, helps leaders develop the skills needed to better manage their energy, lead others more effectively, and excel in the workplace. In this video, Chaka...
In this Women Leading Travel & Hospitality member spotlight, you’ll hear from Shelly Cruz, vice president of global sales at MGM Resorts International. We asked Shelly a series of questions about herself and her career so you could get to know her better. If you would like to become a Women Leading Travel & Hospitality...
Everyone deserves the chance to experience an outdoor adventure, connect with nature, and travel the world. Kara Richardson Whitely is on a mission to ensure that the 67 percent of women larger than size 12 are included and welcomed by brands in the outdoor adventure space. She’s a plus-size adventurer, speaker, influencer, innovator and author...
In this Women Leading Travel & Hospitality member spotlight, you’ll hear from Jody Niemann, vice president of people and culture at Utah Motorsports Campus. We asked Jody a series of questions about herself and her career so you could get to know her better. If you would like to become a Women Leading Travel &...
Andria Godfrey, vice president of Longwoods International and Women Leading Travel & Hospitality member, never expected to be releasing over 40 reports studying American travel sentiment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Longwoods International, a market research leader within the travel and tourism industry, produced its first COVID-19 Travel Sentiment Study back in March 2020. In this...
Working moms are the backbone of our society, yet face challenges balancing responsibilities between work and home life as well as finding time for themselves. After becoming a mom herself, Whitnee Hawthorne, vice president of customer support at JetBlue Airways, decided she needed to find a way to support and guide other working moms in...
Many of us are feeling a need to travel and focus on wellness these days. Women Leading Travel & Hospitality member Muirgheal Montecalvo, CEO and founder of Vacayou Wellness & Active Travel, saw this trend coming years ago after personally struggling to book a wellness-focused vacation. In this video, we sit down with Muirgheal to...
Julia Landauer is a NASCAR driver and two-time champion from New York City. Since making history as the first and youngest female champion in the Skip Barber Racing Series at age 14, Landauer has amassed dozens of wins in many different racing series. After becoming the first woman to win a NASCAR Track Championship in...
