, ,

Walk in our footsteps and #InspireInclusion this International Women’s Day

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 that, one of the most turbulent periods (globally) in our industry’s history.

Read more

, , ,

Join Women in Tourism to Celebrate International Women’s Day 2024

Join Women in Tourism on Thursday 7 March 2024 from 5pm to Celebrate International Women’s Day 2024 at venues across Scotland! #IWD2024 #InspireInclusion Read more

Women in Tourism Events
, , ,

Women in Tourism: Celebrating female leaders in 2024

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.

Read more

, ,

Women to Write Home about: Sheila Gilmore

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.

Read more

, , , ,

Introducing the 2022 Top 100 Women In Tourism!

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.

Read more

Vanessa Wegstein
, ,

IWD22 – Meet Vanessa Wegstein

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

, ,

IWD2022 – Meet Iris Marhencke

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.

Read more

, ,

IWD2022 – Meet Emma Clark

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.

Read more

WIT Top 100 Event
, , , ,

Celebrating the Women in Tourism Top 100

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

study desk with coffee
, ,

Tourism Industry Events & Activities Autumn 2021

Women in Tourism look forward to the following tourism and hospitality events and activities – some dates for your diary…. Read more