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
For our latest Women to Write Home About Blog, Women in Tourism are delighted to hear from Jennifer Neil, Coach and Consultant, who shares insights from her career path and latest pivot during COVID. Read more
Can you believe it’s almost summer? There is no doubt it’s been a (another) whirlwind of a year so far, and as industries begin to unlock, there’s lots of reflect on and to look forward to. We invite you to bring your favourite tipple and join Women in Tourism for a School’s Out Social on Wednesday 23 June, at 4.45pm: our last WIT Wednesday before the schools break up. Read more
To enable an accurate picture of the current status of Scottish tourism, several key organisations are running business surveys. Deadline dates for two are Friday 4 June. The combined findings of this entire cross-sectoral study will provide an invaluable tool to benefit Scottish tourism – please help by completing the surveys relevant to you. Read more
Introducing Amanda Brown, one of Women in Tourism’s newest members. Like many across the industry, Amanda, in her role of UK Sales Director for Sodexo Sports and Leisure has been on ‘pause’ for the last year. In the latest ‘Women to Write Home About’ blog, Amanda shares her career progression, how she has adapted during COVID, and how living life as a ‘WILLIE’ has changed for the better.
This year’s International Women’s Day theme is ‘Choose to Challenge’. It’s a call to action which we should embrace, not just for one day, but throughout 2021. While the premise of the theme is to call out and challenge inequality; Women in Tourism have interpreted the theme as a way in which we can all embrace challenges. Read more
If you missed our first WIT Wednesday of 2021, which took place on Wednesday 24 February, then read on for how to catch up on the video recap, and find out how to connect with our event speakers. Read more