Monday, June 24, 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Global professional women gathered at the third annual Women in Travel THRIVE at HSMAI Day of Impact event to commemorate their achievements and leadership. Held at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown, this event brought together dedicated women from the travel industry. They were joined by renowned international speaker Shelly Brown for an engaging conversation focused on authenticity and fostering a sense of belonging.
“Each year, Women in Travel THRIVE members come together for networking, mentorship and career development,” said Women in Travel THRIVE Co-Chairs Ali Thompson, director of business planning at Expedia Group, and Lynn Zwibak, founder and president of Zwibak Revenue Management. “Our tradition started with just a few women committed to making a measurable impact on the opportunities for women in the travel industry. Now, we have thousands of members across the globe who are creating space for women to be their authentic selves and truly thrive in their work.”
At the Day of Impact event, several Women in Travel THRIVE members awarded with Empowerment Bundles. Laura Wittig, director of key accounts at Priceline, was one of the Empowerment Bundle recipients who spoke about its impact. She said, “I was honored to receive an Empowerment Bundle in October 2023 – shortly after I had been promoted. The timing was perfect as it helped me elevate my professional image in alignment with my new role.”
Women in Travel THRIVE offers Empowerment Bundles among its various resources for members. Applications are now open for additional Empowerment Bundles to be granted in the upcoming year. As part of the Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance, the organization collaborates extensively with industry partners to promote women across the hospitality and travel sectors. This year’s Day of Impact was made possible by several sponsors: Platinum Sponsor Highgate; Silver Sponsors IDEAS, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, LODGIQ, and Duetto; and Supporter Sponsors and Organizations including ZWIBAK, Hilton Charlotte Uptown, Caldwell, Female Founders in Hospitality, HSMAI Foundation, Hopper, COGWHEEL Marketing, RAZIB Marketing, and hertelier.
