We’re officially one week away from the Women Leading Travel Forum — and the excitement is building.
This year’s Forum is designed to go far beyond the main stage, creating space for executive women in travel to connect, recharge, learn and invest in themselves alongside an exceptional lineup of industry conversations and leadership content.
In addition to powerful on-stage sessions featuring some of the industry’s most influential voices, attendees will experience a range of curated off-stage activations and interactive programming created specifically with women leaders in mind. From complimentary professional headshots and stylist appointments to 1:1 leadership coaching sessions, hands-on workshops and wellness experiences, every detail has been thoughtfully designed to support both personal and professional growth.
We’re also proud to introduce a self-defense class tailored specifically for women who travel for business, offering practical strategies, confidence-building techniques and real-world safety insights for today’s frequent traveler.
A few spots remain, and we would love for you to join us in New Orleans for what promises to be an unforgettable three days of connection, inspiration and leadership.
Register now before final seats are filled.
– Elisabeth Segura
Strategic Content Senior Manager
EDITOR’S PICKS
Now Available On Demand: The Culture SPIN Method™ for Leadership, Risk & Travel Readiness
by Elisabeth Segura
June 1, 2026
As travel organizations navigate increasingly complex global environments, this Corporate Member Workshop underscores how cultural intelligence is becoming a core leadership capability—not a soft skill—for managing risk and driving better decisions.
Spotlight: Rebecca Brown, Executive Vice President of Business Development, and Ana Vergara, Vice President of Client Solutions at Teleperformance
by Teleperformance + Skift
June 1, 2026
The future of travel customer experience depends less on individual interactions and more on how well brands connect every part of the journey behind the scenes.
Accessible Travel Is Growing. The Industry Isn't Ready.
by Karen Morales
June 1, 2026
Accessible travel remains one of the industry's largest underserved segments, and closing persistent gaps in data, advisor training and supplier visibility could unlock significant growth while improving the traveler experience.
LEADER SPOTLIGHT
Member Spotlight: Angela Val, President & CEO, Visit Philadelphia
Angela Val’s addition to the Women Leading Travel Advisory Board and upcoming C-suite appearance at the Women Leading Travel Forum underscores a leadership focus grounded in purpose and adaptability, as she joins peers in examining how the travel industry is navigating rapid change and evolving traveler expectations.
JOB OF THE WEEK
Vice President - Customer Experience & Brand, Frontier Airlines
This Denver-based role is responsible for how the airline shows up across every customer touchpoint and how that drives commercial results. This leader oversees the end-to-end experience across digital, service, brand, marketing, communications and customer care to ensure a simple, consistent and differentiated journey from first impression through post-travel.
The role is the single point of accountability for the full customer experience and its impact on awareness, trust, loyalty and revenue.
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.
Nowhere else in our industry will you find a few hundred women comfortable talking about balancing work, life, caring for aging parents and young adults, and advocating for ourselves in a man’s world
