Women in Travel CIC has announced its winners for the annual International Women in Travel and Tourism Forum (IWTTF) Awards.
The IWTTF Awards took place in London in the offices of Kennedy’s Law LLP earlier this week on 18 June.
Hosted by journalist, broadcaster and presenter Jeanette Ceja and Women in Travel MD and Founder Alessandra LoTufo Alonso, the awards recognised companies and individuals who champion diversity, equity and inclusion within the travel, tourism and hospitality industries.
Alessandra said: “Every year of the IWTTF Awards I am increasingly impressed with the quality and variety of the nominations, and I am so proud to recognise and celebrate all of our deserving winners and finalists.
“Many of our winners are unsung heroes and changemakers in the DEI space, whose work is often under-valued or under-recognised and yet is having real impact. In the spirit of Women in Travel CIC, we are shining a light on this great work, as it is more vital than ever for us to celebrate every step that brings us closer to a more inclusive, equitable and diverse industry.”
Image shows Halal Travel Network Founder and CEO Hafsa Gaher, who won two awards, including Allyship Hero of the Year, Individual
The winners were as follows:
Apparent and Non-Apparent Disability Champion of the Year, Company: TUI Care Foundation
Apparent and Non-Apparent Disability Champion of the Year, Individual: Limitless Travel Founder Angus Drummond
Allyship Hero of the Year, Company: wmnsWORK
Allyship Hero of the Year, Individual: Halal Travel Network Founder Hafsa Gaher
Inclusion and Diversity Champion of the Year, Company: Inout Hostel, Barcelona
Inclusion and Diversity Champion of the Year, Individual: belongInclusivity and Mariantha Tours Founder and CEO Maria Nathalia Drueco
Woman Leader in Travel and Tourism of the Year, Corporate Individual: Peek Travel Vice President of Product Management Angela Barbato
Woman Leader in Travel and Tourism of the Year, Individual Entrepreneur: Halal Travel Network Founder and CEO Hafsa Archer Gaher
Woman in Leader in Hospitality of the Year, Corporate Individual: VP Red Carnation Hotels VP People and Culture Liz McGivern
Woman in Leader in Hospitality of the Year, Individual Entrepreneur: Kalukanda House Owner Dee Gibson
Woman Leader in Travel/Tourism/Hospitality Technology of the Year, Corporate: Yanolja Global Chief Business Officer Haley Kim
Woman Leader in Travel/Tourism/Hospitality Technology of the Year, Individual Entrepreneur: RaizUp President and CEO Rita Varga
Woman Mentee of the Year, Corporate Individual: Audley Travel Head of Sales and Service UK Jo Brown
Woman Mentee of the Year, Individual entrepreneur: Rainbow Destinations Founder Elle Pinkard
Image shows Kalukanda House Owner Dee Gibson who won Woman in Leader in Hospitality of the Year, Individual Entrepreneur
Main image shows: Winners and sponsors, along with Women in Travel and IWTTF MD and Founder Alessandra LoTufo Alonso
