According to a recent survey by PCMA Foundation and Business Events Sydney, men hold 80% of the industry’s C-level positions, despite the industry as a whole being made up of mostly women. However, women are now making great strides into executive and C-suite positions in the hospitality industry, a trend that many would like to see continue in 2024.
In the spirit of International Women’s Day, check out the biggest moves and appointments made by women this past year by reading some of the articles below. And be sure to read our Women’s History Month feature, “A Multi-Generational Look at Women’s Leadership Journeys in the Meetings and Events Industry,” for more insight into the journeys of women who rose to the top of the industry throughout the years.
Visit Salt Lake Names Kaitlin Eskelson President & CEO
MPI Names New Chief Revenue Officer
Visit Winston-Salem Promotes Stephanie Brown to President
Board of Directors for Visit Sarasota County Appoint New President
Philadelphia CVB Names Jennifer Nagle V.P. of Special Projects
U.S. Travel Hires Ishma Haider as Vice President, Group Travel
IAEE Names Marsha Flanagan President and CEO
Freeman Announces Janet Dell to Succeed Priest-Heck as CEO
Destination DC Announces Two New Executive Team Promotions
ESPA Welcomes New President and Board Members
Visit Orlando Names Tammy McCormick Director of Destination Experience
