The Business Travel Show’s opening conference session this year will be delivered by Michelle Lee, founder of the Women in Travel Network (WINiT).
WINiT is a network of women and men serving as a catalyst to drive change, provide support and educate the public about the benefits of career development, visibility and the promotion of women in the travel, meetings and events industries.
It was launched in the US last summer and is being launched officially in EMEA at the Business Travel Show.
The opening panel session takes place at 10:30 on Wednesday 25 February.
“Women make up nearly two thirds of workers in the travel industry, but mostly hold entry and mid-level positions,” said Business Travel Show sales director Samantha Cande.
“Women are notably absent in both senior management roles and also in the boardroom. The Business Travel Show is only too happy to show its support for women in the travel industry and is proud to host WINiT’s European launch next February.”
Lee added: “We are thrilled to be launching WINiT EMEA at the Business Travel Show. This premier event attracts travel professionals of all levels from around the world. Being able to share our vision and strategic goals with a significant portion of our member and target member base is exciting and critical to our success.”
For more information on the Business Travel Show conference programme, please visit http://businesstravelshow.com/conferences/conference-programme.