Fall is officially here and October provides travelers an excellent combination of ideal weather and great rates ahead of the busy holiday travel period.
Skift Elevate: Empowering New Voices in Travel
25.09.2024 - 20:45 / skift.com / Carolyn Kremins / Sarah Kopit
Skift is advancing its commitment to shaping the future of the travel industry with the launch of Skift Elevate, an initiative dedicated to empowering underrepresented voices within the sector.
“At Skift, we envision a future where the travel industry not only thrives but also becomes more equitable,” said Rafat Ali, Skift’s co-founder and CEO. “Skift Elevate reflects this vision by fostering collaboration and innovation to tackle the challenges that go beyond traditional business boundaries.”
The inaugural Skift Elevate event took place at Skift’s Global Forum in New York, alongside the debut of Skift’s Generation Next: The Women Shaping Travel’s Future list. The event brought together leading women from the travel industry to address critical topics such as gender equity, leadership development, and fostering inclusivity in the workplace.
“Our goal is to set a new benchmark for responsible travel that benefits both the businesses and the communities they serve,” said Carolyn Kremins, President of Skift. “Skift Elevate is not just an initiative — it’s a movement to drive meaningful, collective action across the industry.”
Prominent industry leaders, including Alessandra Alonso of Women in Travel CIC, Zina Bencheikh of Intrepid Travel, and Shannon Knapp, CEO of The Leading Hotels of the World, shared insights on empowering women’s voices and strengthening leadership pathways.
“We are honored to kick off Skift Elevate with such an impactful event,” said Sarah Kopit, Editor-in-Chief at Skift. “The conversations were both inspiring and practical, providing attendees with actionable strategies to support the next generation of women leaders.”
The event catalyzed important discussions around creating a more diverse leadership pipeline and encouraged participants to drive change within their organizations.
“This isn’t just about one event or a single moment,” added Kremins. “It’s about sparking lasting, systemic change in the industry. We are inviting everyone — from senior executives to emerging talent — to be part of this transformation.”
Over the coming months, Skift plans to further expand the Elevate program through a series of event activations, content initiatives, and industry partnerships to help bring the message to stakeholders across the industry.
For more information on Skift Elevate and how to get involved, please email [email protected].
The website maxtravelz.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Top Autors
Popular Topics
cntraveler.com
23.09.2024 / 19:07
Brooks Ghost Max 2 Review: A Marathoner's Thoughts on the New Sneaker
When I first leveled up from casual running to my first marathon, I went to my local Fleet Feet in Hoboken, New Jersey, to buy a pair of real running sneakers. After an extensive chat and consultation, I was pointed towards a pair of Brooks Running shoes.
travelandleisure.com
20.09.2024 / 16:33
This Semi-private Carrier Is Adding a New Way to Get to Las Vegas
Semi-private air carrier JSX is launching a new route to Las Vegas, making it easier to connect to Sin City for the fall.
insider.com
19.09.2024 / 21:51
I took a 13-hour flight to New Zealand from LA. Here are 8 mistakes I made.
New Zealand is known for its incredibly stunning scenery — and an incredibly long flight if you live in the US like me.
insider.com
19.09.2024 / 15:23
I visited Waiheke Island, the 'Hamptons of New Zealand,' where Taylor Swift has vacationed and the ultra-rich reside. Take a look around.
Waiheke Island, off the coast of Auckland, New Zealand, is known to attract a wealthy crowd.
travelandleisure.com
19.09.2024 / 14:21
The State Department Just Released a New Batch of Passport Fairs Around the U.S. — Perfect for First Time International Travelers
Just as September or «National Passport Month is underway, the U.S. State Department has released additional dates for its ongoing passport fairs, making applying for a first time passport even easier. The agency published an updated schedule for September and October, which will take place in many states including California, Georgia, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. For example, the Seattle Passport Agency will be open on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9am-2pm, where the office is regularly closed on weekends. Applicants should be advised that appointments are required, and can be booked on the office’s website. Other events include the Boston Passport Agency on Sept. 26, Atlanta Passport Agency on September 28, the University of Texas at Dallas on September 28, the Broward County Clerk in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on Oct. 12, and more.
skift.com
18.09.2024 / 20:55
Wyndham’s New Ways to Make Money — One Text at a Time
Wyndham’s tech investment is paying off, the hotelier’s CEO said Wednesday. Wyndham Connect is allowing hotel owners to communicate by SMS with hotel guests prior to arrival, for example, and offer them early check-in or the opportunity to order food and beverage upon arrival.
cntraveler.com
18.09.2024 / 20:09
The Best Apple Picking Near New York City
As the dog days of summer ease into a mild—if not slightly chilly—fall, autumnal joys like pumpkin spice, cider donuts, Halloween decorations, and cozy farmers’ markets, flood our moodboards and imaginations. Arguably one of the most anticipated fall activities is apple picking, as the leaves start to fall and classic crowd-pleasers like Galas and Honeycrisps fully blush into their red-yellow skins.
thepointsguy.com
18.09.2024 / 20:03
SAS plots major growth in Copenhagen and a new JFK nonstop to Oslo
The shake-up continues at Scandinavian Airlines following its official entrance into the SkyTeam alliance.
thepointsguy.com
18.09.2024 / 14:13
Breeze to launch 4 new routes from Washington Dulles, but delay 2 from New Orleans
Breeze Airways is launching its first-ever service from one of the major airports in the Washington D.C. area — and planning four new routes in the process.
travelpulse.com
17.09.2024 / 21:11
Norwegian Cruise Line Will Offer a Prince Tribute Show Onboard New Ship Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Cruise Line will debut two new entertainment offerings onboard its forthcoming ship Norwegian Aqua, which is scheduled to debut in April 2025.
nytimes.com
17.09.2024 / 11:43
7 Beautiful Places for Fall Foliage That Aren’t in New England
Every fall, visitors seeking out fall colors throng to hot spots like the Green Mountains of Vermont, the White Mountains of New Hampshire and the Berkshires in Massachusetts.