2024 Top 100 Women In Tourism open for nominations!
We are delighted to announce the search for the 2024 Top 100 Women In Tourism! Initially launched in 2018, this will be the third time this important, bi-annual initiative will have taken place.
Entries by Susan Russell
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 […]
Women to write home about: Cat Leaver
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.
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.
Maximising your Social Capital
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.
Women In Hospitality & Tourism Awards 2017
On Sept 19th 2017 Women In Tourism were delighted to celebrate with all the nominees and winners of the inaugural Business Women Scotland Magazine Hospitality and Tourism Awards!
WIT Board Vacancy
Women In Tourism (WIT) was created in June 2015 by a small group of destination leaders who are all passionate about the Scottish tourism industry and recognise both the challenges and opportunities for women within the sector. The founding principles of WIT are to inspire, motivate, encourage and support women across the sector; while advocating […]
Save The Date: First event of 2017!
We’ve been a bit quiet working behind the scenes, but Women In Tourism (WIT) is delighted to announce our first event of 2017 – during International Women’s Day on Wednesday 8th March! Join us from 6 pm (venue tbc) for an evening of networking and shared insights from a fantastic panel of speakers. We’ll also […]
Women In Tourism Industry Spotlight: Julie Grieve
We recently caught up with Julie Grieve to find out more about her move into the tech world – it’s been an exciting year for this woman in tourism!
Women In Tourism Industry Spotlight: Cathy Craig
As we continue our Women in Tourism Industry Spotlight series, we hear from Cathy Craig, Commercial Director at Abellio Scotrail and board member of VisitScotland.