WomenInTravel Celebrates Success of 2015 Annual Summit

The WINiT Welcoming Committee Orlando, Fla. — WomenInTravel (WINiT), a network of women and men providing career development services to women in the travel, meeting, event management, and exhibition management industries, celebrates the success of its second Annual Summit this past July at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Orlando, Florida. WINiT’s Annual Summit, which was a sold-out event, brought together its members to showcase and celebrate the impact WINiT has had on the advancement of women in the various industries it serves.

Executives representing key industry organizations shared success stories and led provocative discussions on both industry topics as well as women in the workplace. Featured speakers included Doug Anderson, president and CEO of Carlson Wagonlit Travel; John Snyder, global president and CEO of BCD Travel; Norma Corio, CFO of American Express Global Business Travel (GBT); and Jennifer Hill, former CFO of Merrill Lynch.

“We were thrilled to have hosted the second Annual Summit. The event marked the anniversary of the launch of WINiT, which is an exciting milestone. Most importantly, it brought together the women and men who comprise the organization and who, together, have already been a part of driving measurable progress for women in our industries,” said Dawn Repoli, WINiT’s director of program management.

WINiT operates based on generous donations from a variety of both corporate and individual donors. WiNiT’s Premier Donors, who contribute $100,000 or more, include: American Express Global Business Travel, American Express, Concur/Steve Singh, and Delta Air Lines. WINiT’s Champion Donors, who donate $50,000 or more, include Carlson Wagonlit and United Airlines. To further its reach and services to its members, WINiT has formed cooperative relationships with the Global Business Travel Association Foundation (GBTA), Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE), Meeting Professionals International (MPI), and Business Travel News (BTN). Membership is complimentary.

"We congratulate WINiT on [its] successful 2nd Annual Summit. WINiT provides vital and necessary career development services that reach across gender and industry borders. GBTA is proud to be a partner and supporter of the curriculum provided to our joint community,” said Michael McCormick, GBTA executive director and COO.

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