It will come as no surprise that the tourism industry is Scotland is full of talented young travel writers, bloggers, vloggers and content creators. Part of the Young Women in Tourism Awards, our ‘Tourism Influencer of the Year’ category aims to seek out those talented travel addicts and celebrate all that they contribute to the Scottish tourism sector, and who better to sponsor this category than travel giant, Expedia. Read more
WIT Board Member Julia MacGregor of Apex Hotels writes about the first ever Young Women in Tourism Awards and offers great reasons for applying – entries accepted until 17 May 2019. Read more
In this guest blog, Katie Jowett, Masters Student,Tourism MA, Aalborg University, Copenhagen, shares her insights from the Women in Tourism Conference held on the 19 November 2018. Read more
Do you know which direction you want your tourism and hospitality career to take? Need help or advice, training, a sounding board to help make the next step?
Whatever stage you’re at, being part of a strong network which can offer the right support, mentoring, and more, can make a significant difference to your professional development. Read more
Established to inspire and support women within the Scottish tourism sector, Women In Tourism (WIT) is hosting its first conference at the Technology & Innovation Centre at Strathclyde University in Glasgow on Monday 19 November 2018. Read more
The Women in Tourism inaugural YOYP conference on Monday 19 November 2018 will bring together tourism professionals across ages and sectors, with valuable opportunities for learning, for sharing knowledge, insights and expertise; and for networking. Read on for five good reasons to attend. Read more
For this month’s WIT Wisdom, top management and leadership coach Ros Taylor shares her insights into the under-representation of women in the boardroom, and offers her take on how companies can become more effective (and successful) by embracing diversity. Read more
Did you know that in addition to formal industry events, Women in Tourism hosts regular informal meet-ups? Our #YOYP Board Member, Julia MacGregor offers a round-up of our latest #WITWednesday. Read more
In the Year of Young People VisitScotland Business Events team is looking for 3 Young Legends aged 18-26 who best represent the country’s spirit of pioneering innovation. Read more
Representatives from the Women in Tourism board were delighted to attend the 2018 BWS Hospitality & Tourism Awards, which took place on Thursday 17 May at the Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow. Read more