Stephanie Stubbs, Deputy MD of Hickory – Winner of BWS Hospitality and Tourism Awards for Best Place for Women to Work 2017 and Winner of BWS Employer of the Year Awards 2017.

I’m fortunate to have gained first-hand experience of the tangible benefits that winning awards can bring to businesses, and the positive ripple effect that continues long after.  Read more

The entry date for the Business Women Scotland 2018 Tourism & Hospitality Awards has been extended until Friday 16th March 2018. Read more

Business Women Scotland recently launched the second annual Women in Hospitality and Tourism awards and is encouraging businesses across Scotland to nominate women within their organisation that make a real difference.

In this guest blog, Lynne Kennedy, Managing Editor of Business Women Scotland magazine, explains how the awards came about.  Read more

Women in Tourism are delighted to welcome Stephanie Stubbs, Deputy Managing Director of Hickory, Edinburgh & Lothian’s, as the latest addition to the WIT board.  Read more

In celebration of Scotland’s Year of Young People, this morning Women In Tourism launched a campaign to recruit a young person to join them as a Board member throughout 2018.  Read more

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 for greater gender balance across leadership roles within industry.

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The Step Up programme from People1st will help female managers transform their leadership abilities, giving them the skills and confidence to move up to the next level.  Read more

We’re delighted that you’ve joined Women in Tourism – a warm welcome to our newest members. Are you making the most of your membership? Read our Top Tips for WIT inspiration, and feel free to share your own.
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