2021 Programme

TAKING STOCK OF WHERE WE ARE AND GETTING READY FOR RECOVERY

• Alessandra Alonso, Founder IWTTF and MD Women in Travel cic

• Zina Bencheikh IWTTF 2021 Chair and MD, EMEA INTREPID GROUP

• Laura Storm, Founder, RegenLabs, WEF Young Global Leader – www.laura-storm.com

15:15 to 15:20 – Short break with video showcase

In 2019 travel and tourism had been on a growth trajectory for over a decade and was generating 1 in ten jobs worldwide as well as 10% of total GDP according to the World Travel and Tourism Council. Then came 2020 and the industry grounded to a halt – with women being the most widely and deeply affected (job wise; care-wise; health-wise and more).

• In 2021 we must now ask the question: how has 2020 impacted the travel and tourism industry, and women working within it, globally?
• What have we learnt as women and as leaders and what matters?
• What do we want to retain and what must be ditched forever?
• What do we want the industry to be like in the next 10 or 20 years?

• John Bevan – CEO, Europe DNATA Travel
• Natalia Bayona – Director, Innovation, Education and Investments. UNWTO
• Ana Brant Global Director – Guest Research & Experience Design Dorchester Collection

• Zina Bencheikh IWTTF 2021 Chair and MD, EMEA INTREPID GROUP

BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE FOR ALL IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM

• Please refer to the specific page

• Hosted by WIT CIC – By Invitation

In 2020 women have played a central role in keeping communities together. The travel and tourism sector has witnessed greater collaboration, stronger community building, widespread innovation and greater focus on inclusion and social justice.

How can we build on this positive outcomes to ensure the industry continues to thrive with all women and all individual at its core?

• Aisha Shaibu, Founder, Moonlight Experiences & Head of Community, UK Black Pride
• JoAnne Augen – Founder, Rooted
• Lola Akerstrom – Co-Founder, Local Purse, Author and Photographer
• Dr Manal Kelig – Entrepreneurs and Regional Director ME, ATTA
• Sophie Hartman – International Aid Project manager ASSET – H&C
• Moderator – Mariette du Toit Helmbold, Founder, Destinate

15:15 to 15:20 – Short break with video showcase

• Alessandra Alonso – MD, Women in Travel cic
• Klaudjia Janzelj – Acting MD Urban Adventures/Intrepid
• + guests

• Alessandra Alonso – MD, Women in Travel cic

TALENT THROUGH A GENDER AND INCLUSION LENS

• Dr Mariana Aldrigu – University of Sao Paulo, Board Chair Consehlo Turismo Fecomercio SP

Travel is increasingly reliant on technology at every levels. In 2020, we have seen technology taking centre stage in our workplace and even the most reluctant amongst us have succumbed to the use of Zoom, digital platforms and other tech.

Women in travel technology however remain an oddity. Specifically, women do not associate travel and tourism with technology and often perceive technology as being outside their comfort zone.Yet, it is well known that technology enables a more equitable recruitment process that benefits all women

Our distinguished panel will address what can be done to change the perception and promote travel tech careers and how we can use technology to empower women.

• • Beth Taylor – Global Head of Marketing, ATPCO

• Zara Zamani – Head of disruptive technology, Metabytes
• Caroline Mather – Marketing Director OAG
• Moderated by Edward Line – Manager, Travel, Google

15:15 to 15:20 – Short break with video showcase

How ATPCO who provides the world-leading airline software for pricing and shopping data to airlines, GDSs, travel agencies, and tech companies, accelerated diversity in talent.

• Beth Taylor – Global Head of Marketing, ATPCO
• + Guests

• Dr Mariana Aldrigui, University of Sao Paulo, Board Chair Consehlo Turismo Fecomercio SP

HOW DO WE BUILD AN INCLUSIVE TRAVEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRY?

• Jamie-Lee Abtar – Executive Director for Bame, Women in Travel cic
• Eulanda Osagiede – Co-founder, HDYTI
• Uwern Jong – Editor-In-Chief, OutThere

• Hosted by Google
• Pre-registered attendees

• Finnbar Cornwall – Head of Travel , Google
• Albert Kimbu – Senior Lecturer, Tourism, University of Surrey
• Jamie-Lee Abtar – Executive Director for Bame, Women in Travel cic
• Moderated by Juliet Kinsman – Sustainability Editor, Conde Nast Traveller and Founder, Bouteco

15:15 to 15:20 – Short break with video showcase

Access, skin-colour, social justice, religion, health, sexual orientation, all these and more can be reasons to discriminate travellers, Therefore destinations will be increasingly scrutinised as to how well they welcome visitors and deal with unwanted risk. Those who do not, will ultimately lose reputation and tourism dollars. But how do we ensure that destinations are safe and enjoyable for every traveller?

• Ryannon Parker – COO, Intertek
• Martinique Lewis – Diversity in Travel Consultant & president, Black Travel Alliance
• Moderated by Dr Rebecca Hawkins, Associate Director, Women in Travel cic

• Jamie-Lee Abtar – Executive Director for Bame, Women in Travel cic

THEME – USING MENTORING TO EMPOWER YOURSELF AND YOUR CAREER

• Alessandra Alonso – MD, Women in Travel cic
• Danela Zagar – global brand manager, Intimina

• By Invitation

The key to transforming and maintaining diversity, inclusion and equality at work

We will hear from Sue Unerman, Author of ‘the most important business book of the year’ (Esquire)

‘An important book for anyone who wants to attract and keep diverse talent’ Jan Gooding, Former Chair, Stonewall

• Sue Unerman – Author; Chief Transformation Officer, Mediacom
• Q&A moderated by Toby Horry, Group Brand Director, TUI

15:15 to 15:20 – Short break with video showcase

• Preregistered Attendees Breakout rooms

• • Recap and Close of Day 5
  • Key learnings from the week
  • Outcomes & New Projects
  • Social programme

• Alessandra Alonso , Founder IWTTF
• Zina Bencheikh, MD EMEA Intrepid Group

Saturday 15th May – VIRTUAL / IN PERSON TOURS by Intrepid