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.
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
Traveltech for Scotland, launched in August 2020, is supporting a growing community of traveltech SME’s which offer a host of technological innovations aimed at tourism and hospitality businesses; from contactless food and drink ordering to chatbots and many more. Find out more about the Prep Starts Now Campaign to help hospitality businesses reopen with confidence, and brand new innovations to assist chefs and suppliers. 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.
Over 70 participants from the Women in Tourism community joined from across Scotland on Wednesday 2 December to celebrate the 2020 WIT Top 100, hear thoughts from some of the WIT Top 100 themselves, and look ahead to 2021 with guest speakers from VisitScotland and Brand Scotland in our last virtual WIT Wednesday of the year. Read more
Our Women to Write Home About blog is back and we’ll be featuring Women in Tourism members and their thoughts and experiences, often including the diverse impacts of Covid-19 on our industry professionals. We were delighted to have a cuppa and a catch up with WIT member, Stephanie Lee. Read more
During what has been one of the most challenging years to date for the Scottish tourism industry, Women In Tourism are honoured to announce the 2020 Top 100 Women In Tourism. Read more
In these strange times, it feels more important than ever to celebrate innovation, hard work and success, so we were thrilled to hear that the Business Women Scotland Women in Business Awards are going virtual in November 2020. In their sixth year, the awards mark achievements of the growing number of women-led businesses and recognise the entrepreneurial talents of women across Scotland. Read more
We are delighted to bring three Women in Tourism members together for this WIT Wednesday, focusing on food and drink. We shall hear how the sector has been impacted by Covid-19, and how the respective businesses and organisations have responded to the challenges involved. Read more