Happy New Year!

As we embark on this exciting journey in 2025, we here at Women Leading Travel & Hospitality celebrate the power and resilience of you all — women leading the way in the travel and hospitality industries. This year is brimming with opportunities to innovate, connect, and create transformative experiences in our ever-evolving industry. Together, let’s break barriers, set new standards, and inspire the next generation of female leaders. Here’s to a year filled with bold ideas, impactful leadership, and shared success.

In that spirit, we’re thrilled to announce our Women Leading Travel & Hospitality Roundtables. These regional events are designed to bring together top travel and hospitality executives for networking, education, and inspiration. Attendees will forge valuable connections with peers, gain insights from inspiring and educational keynote speakers, participate in engaging panel discussions featuring industry experts, and enjoy the process of learning in a vibrant, supportive environment. Our Roundtables are an excellent opportunity to acquire fresh ideas and new contacts that can propel your career and company forward.

Our first Roundtable of 2025 will take place on Feb. 24 at the American Airlines Headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas. We’ll kick off the day at 1:00 p.m. with an hour of networking, giving attendees the chance to connect and engage with industry leaders. At 2:00 p.m., the content program begins with an inspiring keynote session to set the tone for an afternoon of insights and innovation. At 3:00 p.m., we will have a dynamic panel discussion moderated by Kim Cisek, vice president of customer experience at American Airlines, where experts will share valuable perspectives on critical industry topics. The event will conclude with another hour of networking from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., providing even more opportunities to build meaningful relationships.

There’s already a great group of attendees signed up for the event, including:

  • Executive Vice President and Chief Sales Officer, Associated Luxury Hotels International
  • Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Makeready
  • Senior Director, Hilton
  • Executive Vice President, Corporate Travel Management
  • CEO, Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance
  • Vice President of Concessions, DFW International Airport

Be sure to register for the Dallas Roundtable today! The cost to attend is $79 for nonmembers. Members receive discounted tickets to Roundtables as part of their membership. To apply to become a member, please click here.

We’re also excited to share that Women Leading Travel & Hospitality has additional Roundtable events planned for 2025, including events in New York City (October), as well as Miami and Chicago in the fall.

Let’s make this year unforgettable. Cheers to an extraordinary 2025!