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.
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.
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. 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 industry.
Nominations for the 2022 WIT Top 100 are now closed! The full Top 100 list will be announced on Tuesday 17th May 2022. Huge thanks to every single person who took the time to nominate someone amazing in Scottish tourism!
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. Read more
In the second in our #IWD2022 spotlight on our members, we’re delighted to introduce you to Iris Marhencke. Iris is the Guest Relations Manager at the 5-star Gleneagles Hotel, and is also a Blue Badge Guide – welcoming visitors from all over the world.
On Tuesday 8th March 2022 we celebrate the achievements of women from around the world on International Women’s Day. A moment to recognise the historical, political and cultural achievements of women – it’s also an opportunity to shine a light on those who are leading the way in our industry today. In recognition of #IWD2022 we caught up with a few of our members to find out what inspires them, how the pandemic has impacted their business, and who they look up to.
Women in Tourism are delighted to invite you to celebrate our Top 100 Women in Tourism, in person and online, on Monday 13 December. Read more
The award-winning Destination Leaders Programme is a transformational investment for you, your business and your destination. Fully funded online programmes are open now for application, focusing on areas Aberdeen/Dundee, Glasgow/Edinburgh and Pan Scotland. Get full details and application deadline dates for each area. Read more