AFTA Women in Travel Summit panellists announced

AFTA Women in Travel Summit panellists announced

AFTA has announced its panellists for it’s Women In Travel Summit, with a shared focus on workplace learnings to drive change.

Key panel discussion takeout’s and attendee insights around where the travel industry succeeds in supporting women and the areas for improvement will help inform AFTA’s inaugural Workforce Report.

“Why is it that so many women choose to work in travel?” CEO, AFTA, Deon Long, said.

“This is the question ATAS accredited business and other suppliers will be answering in our discussions at the Women in Travel Summit.

“AFTA is proud to continue celebrating everyone who make our industry a great place to work and how we can make it even better for all.” Session 1 will explore how the industry can best support women in the workplace. Breakout discussions among delegates will follow a panel discussion featuring:

  • Lyn Wells, Travel Consultant at American Express Global Business Travel (also winner of Most Outstanding Travel Consultant – Corporate at the 2022 NTIA’s)
  • Angela Middleton, Senior Manager Sales AUS/NZ at NCL (Norwegian Cruise Line)
  • Kerrie McCallum, Editorial Director – Premium Food, Travel and Health at News Corp

Session 2 will discuss career opportunities, challenges, solutions and inspiration. It will be opened by a panel discussion featuring:

  • Nicola Strudwick, General Manager – Sales at Travellers Choice
  • Kathryn O’Brien – General Manager Australia, Air New Zealand
  • Abbé Lunn – Key Partnerships Manager at Intrepid Travel

The Summit MC will be head of people and process at Express Travel Group, Alisha Dopper, and the moderator for both panels will be the founder of Travel Agent Achievers, NTIA Finalist and mobile travel professional at itravel, Roslyn Ranse.

The Summit, sponsored by Air New Zealand will be an all-day event held at the Swissôtel Sydney on Monday 13 March.

“I warmly thank our Major sponsor Air New Zealand for helping us create this inaugural summit that brings together some of travel’s best and brightest to share their expertise, their learnings and most importantly their recommendations,” Long said.

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