Next year it will have been ten years since the founding members of Women In Tourism came together to discuss both the challenges and opportunities of being a woman working within the tourism industry.  In 2017 the group was formally created as a membership organisation, and since then we have seen significant change, and with […] The post Walk in our footsteps and #InspireInclusion this International Women’s Day appeared first on Women in Tourism ..read more

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2024, Women in Tourism is hosting five events across Scotland on Thursday 7 March, from 5pm. Meet our Keynote Speaker for #IWD 2024: Louise MacLean, Director of Business Development, The Signature Group. International Women’s Day 2024: #InspireInclusion Louise MacLean, Director, Business Development, Signature Group Meet our keynote speaker, Women in Tourism […] The post Women in Tourism IWD 2024: Louise MacLean, Signature Group appeared first on Women in Tourism ..read more

In recognition of International Women’s Day 2024 and its theme to inspire inclusion, we want to inspire you with some fantastic speakers across Scotland. SAVE THE DATE! 7 MARCH 2024 – Celebrating International Women’s Day #InspireInclusion On Thursday 7 March 2024, join Women in Tourism for our first event pan-Scotland event! For the first time […] The post Women in Tourism: Celebrating female leaders in 2024 appeared first on Women in Tourism ..read more

In the latest in our Women to Write Home About series, we caught up with Cat Leaver, Head of Brand & Global Marketing at VisitScotland.  Cat shares her background and what brought her to work for the national tourism agency; as well as highlight the opportunities for Scottish tourism in 2024. Tell us about your background, […] The post Women to write home about: Cat Leaver appeared first on Women in Tourism ..read more

In our latest in our Women to Write Home About series, we caught up with Chief Executive of VisitArran & The Arran Trust, the powerhouse that is Sheila Gilmore.  Sheila is known to many across the tourism industry, and in 2022 was recognised by WIT through our very first Regional Destination Award. Tell us about […] The post Women to Write Home about: Sheila Gilmore appeared first on Women in Tourism ..read more

On 27 March we were delighted to welcome Synden Grieve, Process Solutions Programme Manager at the Expedia Group, to our first WIT event of 2023.  During the evening, Synden presented research and insights she’d gained from her recent MBA studies, which considered the importance of networking and social capital. For many, the idea of social […] The post Maximising your Social Capital appeared first on Women in Tourism ..read more

How do women entrepreneurs build their networks? How do social capital and networking enable women to tackle challenges? Join Women in Tourism on Monday 27 March 2023 at the Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh  (6-8pm) to hear more on the subject from Synden Grieve of Expedia Group. An Evening of Social Capital & Networking, with Synden Grieve of Expedia […] The post Join Women in Tourism for an Evening of Social Capital and Networking appeared first on Women in Tourism ..read more

We’re absolutely delighted to announce the 2022 Top 100 Women In Tourism!!  A campaign which we originally launched back in 2018, this year we received nearly 250 nominations – the highest level since we created the Top 100!  Those working across Scottish tourism were encourage to nominate, and recognise, colleagues doing amazing things from our […] The post Introducing the 2022 Top 100 Women In Tourism! appeared first on Women in Tourism ..read more

On International Women’s Day, we are delighted to announce the search for the 2022 Top 100 Women In Tourism.  Initially launched in 2018, this important, bi-annual initiative, recognises women working across Scotland’s tourism sector, at every stage of their career.  From students starting out, to those nearing retirement, nominations are sought to recognise women doing […] The post Nominate your Top 100 Women In Tourism 2022! first appeared on Women in Tourism. The post Nominate your Top 100 Women In Tourism 2022! appeared first on Women in Tourism ..read more

In the third in our #IWD2022 spotlight on our members, we’re delighted to introduce you to Vanessa Wegstein.  Vanessa is the Marketing Manager at the South of Scotland Destination Alliance, and delivers a key role in promoting the destination to visitors from home and abroad. What inspires you to work within Scottish tourism? The stories […] The post IWD22 – Meet Vanessa Wegstein first appeared on Women in Tourism. The post IWD22 – Meet Vanessa Wegstein appeared first on Women in Tourism ..read more