Spotlight on Katharine W. Farrell, 2021 WINiT Top 50 Women in Travel Recipient

Katharine W. Farrell serves as President of Dots & Lines, Inc., an independent marketing and communications consultancy that specializes in B2B technology and travel. She currently serves as an Alumni Advisor for the GBTA Ladders mentorship program and previously served as Co-chair of the GBTA Ladders Media & Communications committee. Katharine is an active member…

Spotlight on Christina Reichelt, 2021 WINiT Top 50 Women in Travel Recipient

As Director of Global Account Management & Agency Partnerships for World Travel, Inc., Christina Reichelt is responsible for the first level management of the company’s partner agencies around the world and third-party global affiliations, supporting the growth of clients’ global business needs. What do you love about being in business travel? Business travel is a…

Spotlight on Jeannette Ross, 2021 WINiT Top 50 Women in Travel Recipient

Jeannette Ross managed travel for senior executives and partners at Kearney for 29 years before retiring at the end of 2020. She is currently using her vast industry experience and knowledge as an independent travel contractor assisting companies with their corporate travel programs. Why is WINiT important to you? It supports and encourages the amazing…

Spotlight on Doreen Burse, 2021 WINiT Top 50 Women in Travel Recipient

As Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales for United Airlines, Doreen is responsible for leading United’s global sales strategy. She works to enhance the airline’s existing sales programs while building new partnerships and driving overall revenue. Prior to joining United, Doreen served as the Vice President of Marriott’s Global Sales for the U.S. and Canada. Why…

Spotlight on Susan Lichtenstein, 2021 WINiT Top 50 Women in Travel Recipient

As Managing Partner of DigiTravel Consulting, Susan leads the company in building next-generation consulting services for the business travel industry. Prior to DigiTravel Consulting, she served as Director of Global Procurement Services for Cisco Systems Inc. and Vice President of Corporate Markets for Experient. Why is WINiT vital to you? I joined WINiT because my…

Spotlight on Beth Marino, 2021 WINiT Top 50 Women in Travel Recipient

Beth started her career as a travel advisor and over two decades, grew to serve in strategic senior leadership roles in TMC operations and technology. In her current role as chief experience officer, Beth is responsible for vision, growth strategy and operational excellence for Fox World Travel’s three business lines: business travel, vacation travel, and…

Spotlight on Maureen Brady, 2021 WINiT Top 50 Women in Travel Recipient

In her role as chief operations officer and part of the executive committee at CTM North America, Maureen is responsible for driving CTM North America’s operational vision and strategy for CTM’s performance and growth. Prior to joining CTM in 2019, she held executive roles in operations, global corporate acquisition integrations and global business solutions stretching…

Spotlight on Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg, 2021 WINiT Top 50 Women in Travel Recipient

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg knows that to keep up with the travel industry’s continual change, as well as thrive in it, you must see opportunity everywhere and in everything. As Co-president & Owner of Valerie Wilson Travel, Jennifer’s forward-thinking approach and “challenge the status quo” mindset has helped cement Valerie Wilson Travel as an industry leader. In…

Spotlight on Carmen Smith, 2021 WINiT Top 50 Women in Travel Recipient

In her role as senior manager of travel and events for ICF, Carmen directs the day-to-day operations of the company’s global travel program including travel management, corporate housing and meetings & events. She is a member of the BWBTA Chapter of GBTA and has served on committees for both WINiT by GBTA and the Association…

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Spotlight on Devi Virdi, 2021 WINiT Top 50 Women in Travel Recipient

As Head of Diversity and Inclusion at RaizUp (formerly known as Women in Hospitality & Travel-Tech), Devi is focused on delivering the organization’s mission of supporting, inspiring and promoting women and underrepresented groups within the hospitality and travel tech industry. In her role, she supports partner organizations across the industry in building their global Diversity,…

Spotlight on Sophie Nelson, 2021 WINiT Top 50 Women in Travel Recipient

As International Travel and Partnerships Manager at Avis Budget Group, Sophie Nelson is responsible for driving sales and marketing plans with key partners across the travel sector, including travel agents and tour operators in the U.K. and Scandinavian markets. How do you feel about being recognized by WINiT as one of the Top 50 Women in…

Spotlight on Kari Bigot, 2021 WINiT Top 50 Women in Travel Recipient

Kari Bigot, Vice President and Head of North America Sales for Altour, shares her thoughts on working in business travel and her advice to those just entering the industry. What do you love about being in business travel? The collaborative environment that’s fostered by the business travel industry is simply addicting. I love that I…