One year ago, Women Leading Travel became part of Skift, marking an exciting chapter that has expanded what’s possible for our community. While our mission to empower women leaders remains unwavering, this partnership has propelled our platform beyond the robust event-based programming of our past into a true year-round leadership ecosystem. Over the past year, we’ve expanded internationally, launched Leadership Exchanges in global markets and increased opportunities for executive networking and professional development.
Being part of Skift allows us to deliver even greater value by combining our leadership focus with industry-leading journalism, research and market intelligence. These resources provide deeper insights into the trends shaping travel, keeping career growth at the heart of every conversation. Our community has grown significantly through new global members, partnerships with organizations committed to advancement and diverse engagement formats like virtual workshops and intimate executive sessions.
Most importantly, this growth is driven by you. Thank you for sharing your expertise, supporting one another and making Women Leading Travel a trusted space for leadership. As we look ahead, we’re just getting started. With an expanding global footprint, new research initiatives and the strength of Skift behind us, we are excited to continue building the premier community for women shaping the future of travel and hospitality.
– Elisabeth Segura
Strategic Content Senior Manager
EDITOR’S PICKS
The New Gatekeepers of Luxury Travel: How Planners Are Driving Destination Wedding Demand
As destination weddings become more complex and experiential, planners are emerging as influential drivers of luxury travel demand, reshaping how hospitality leaders think about relationships, guest experience and long-term brand loyalty.
LEADER SPOTLIGHT
Member Spotlight: Barbara Puszkiewicz-Cimino, Director of Global Digital Marketing & CRM, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
From self-mastery to AI-powered personalization, this travel leader shares the principles shaping how she builds teams, drives growth and creates experiences that resonate.
JOB OF THE WEEK
Vice President, Marketing & Media, New York City Tourism + Conventions
NYC-based senior marketing leadership role responsible for developing and executing integrated marketing, media and brand strategies while partnering closely with executive leadership to drive organizational priorities. Oversees cross-functional teams, budgets, agency relationships and campaign performance to maximize brand impact, audience engagement and business growth.
BECOME A MEMBER
Women Leading Travel provides executive women in the travel and hospitality industry a place where they can unite, educate and inspire one another — a trusted community of like-minded executive professional women.an empowering experience that left me energized and motivated.
I value being part of a community that challenges me professionally, inspires me intellectually and connects me with extraordinary women shaping the future of the travel industry.
