The Founder & Chair of Women in Tourism (WIT) is stepping down after nearly a decade in the role, and the Board Directors now seek a new Chair to lead WIT into its next phase of development. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and ambitious leader to drive the future of the organisation.
We’re absolutely delighted to introduce the 2024 Top 100 Women In Tourism!! Peer-nominated, the Top 100 was first launched back in 2018, and this is the fourth edition of this important initiative.
Tuesday 22 October: This morning it was announced that after nearly a decade in the role, Susan Russell is to step down as Chair of Women In Tourism. In 2015 Susan informally gathered a small group of industry leaders together to discuss the opportunities and challenges of women working within Scottish tourism, and pitched the idea of a new membership organisation that could inspire, motivate and encourage women into leadership roles.
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.
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
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2024, Women in Tourism is hosting five events across Scotland on Thursday 7 March, from 5pm. Meet our Keynote Speaker for #IWD 2024: Louise MacLean, Director of Business Development, The Signature Group. Read more
How do women entrepreneurs build their networks? How do social capital and networking enable women to tackle challenges? Join Women in Tourism on Monday 27 March 2023 at the Dovecot Studios, Edinburgh (6-8pm) to hear more on the subject from Synden Grieve of Expedia Group. Read more
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.
Nominations for the 2022 WIT Top 100 are now closed! The full Top 100 list will be announced on Tuesday 17th May 2022. Huge thanks to every single person who took the time to nominate someone amazing in Scottish tourism!
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