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Next month, Women Leading Travel will bring its Leadership Exchange to London for the first time, gathering senior women executives from across travel and hospitality for an afternoon of candid conversation, meaningful connection and actionable leadership insights.

Travel leaders are navigating no shortage of change, evolving customer expectations, new technologies, shifting workforce dynamics and an increasingly complex global business environment. But some of the most important questions facing executives aren't just about where the industry is headed. They're about how to lead through it.

The London Leadership Exchange is designed to create space for those conversation in an intimate setting where being part of the conversation matters just as much as listening to it.

We'll explore industry trends, career journeys, executive decision-making, innovation and influence through live conversations with accomplished industry leaders and interactive executive roundtables. Throughout the afternoon, there will also be time to connect more informally with fellow attendees, culminating in a cocktail reception to close out the day.

Join us in London on October 7. We'd love for you to be part of the Women Leading Travel community we're building there from the beginning.

– Elisabeth Segura
Strategic Content Senior Manager

EDITOR’S PICKS

Watch: Judi Holler on Turning Self-Trust Into Bold Action

Watch: Judi Holler on Turning Self-Trust Into Bold Action

In the Women Leading Travel Forum opening keynote, Judi Holler challenges leaders to move beyond overthinking and hesitation, offering practical tools to build the courage, creativity and self-trust needed to act in an uncertain world.

Join our Member Workshop on Resilience, Boundaries & Bada** Leadership

Join our Member Workshop on Resilience, Boundaries & Bada** Leadership

On Sept. 30, high-performance coach and third-degree black belt Jennifer Cassetta will give WLT members practical tools to protect their energy, manage stress and lead at a high level without burning out.

Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality: Summer 2026

Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality: Summer 2026

There is no shortage of launches and you can easily find the most expensive hospitality offerings. We're most interested in judgment that leads to truly exceptional service.

LEADER SPOTLIGHT

Member Spotlight: Liz Dahlager, Chief Operating Officer, Mereté Hotel Management

Member Spotlight: Liz Dahlager, Chief Operating Officer, Mereté Hotel Management

For this hotel operations executive, sustainable leadership means knowing when to push forward, when to step away and how to create an environment where people can do their best work.

JOB OF THE WEEK

Chief Executive Officer, South African Airways

This role provides strategic leadership and full accountability for the airline’s safe, efficient and financially sustainable operation, overseeing strategy, profitability, governance, customer experience and long-term growth. It also leads organizational transformation, operational excellence and stakeholder engagement while building a high-performance culture and strengthening the airline’s position in the global aviation market.

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.

The Women Leading Travel Asia Global Leadership Exchange was an opportunity to connect with like-minded peers who are creating change in their organizations and communities.

Samantha Marion, Director of Global Partnerships, Asian Institute of Hospitality Management