November 13-16, 2023
Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood, Florida
You, Me & The Machine

Diversity in Leadership Program

A program for travel executives and leaders that want to shape more inclusive teams and diverse leadership

Monday, November 13

You know all the stats by heart: diverse organizations are more nimble, more innovative, better at achieving goals and more relevant to their customers. So what are we doing to drive sustainable success for travel tech companies? This year “Cultivating Diverse Cultures” will be the topic of our Diversity in Leadership Program. A host of contributors and Diversity Advocates will share initiatives they have implemented in their own organizations that address issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion and will provide some actionable takeaways for you to consider implementing in your own organization.

Join us Monday, November 13th. This session will be open to registered conference attendees. Capacity is limited, so register early to be included in the discussion.

We are recruiting Diversity Advocates to facilitate tables at this event. They will share initiatives they have implemented in their own organizations that address issues related to diversity and inclusion and will serve as a source for PhocusWire throughout the coming year. Please apply here if you are interested in contributing to the growth of our industry in this meaningful way.

2023 Agenda

The Diversity in Leadership session will take place on Monday, November 13, 12:30 PM to 2 PM.
Program details are in progress; stay tuned for updates soon!

Let Your Voice Be Heard

In Phocuswright-style, we'll deliver data and trends, brilliant leaders, discussions, challenges and calls-to-action … all designed to encourage growth and smart thinking around tough topics.

If you would like to contribute and can share your own initiatives toward Diversity in Leadership as an official Diversity Advocate and/or LeadHER, please email Kimberly Newbury or
Apply here

2022 DIVERSITY ADVOCATES

Charlotte Lamp Davies Charlotte Lamp Davies Founder A Bright Approach Demi Horvat Demi Horvat CEO AirDNA Lauri Reishus Lauri Reishus President & CEO Airlines Reporting Corporation Bruce Rosard Bruce Rosard Co-founder & COO Arival Markus Stumpe Markus Stumpe CEO & Founder B&S Media GmbH (Cruisewatch) Laura Wittig Laura Wittig Director, Corporate Partnerships Booking Holdings Jennifer Huang Jennifer Huang Head of Partnerships, US and Canada East Booking.com Mat Orrego Mat Orrego CEO Cornerstone Information Systems David Kong David Kong Principal DEI Advisors Abu Bundu-Kamara Abu Bundu-Kamara Senior Director, Global Inclusion and Diversity Expedia Susie Vowinkel Susie Vowinkel Managing Director, Google Travel Google LLC Margot Schmorak Margot Schmorak CEO and Co-Founder Hostfully Ronisha Goodwin Ronisha Goodwin Director, Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Hyatt Hotels Corporation Kerri Zeil Kerri Zeil Independent Consultant - Business Development Independent Consultant Dorothy Dowling Dorothy Dowling Strategic Advisor and Board Trustee Independent Jasmyn Farris Jasmyn Farris Chief People Operations Officer iSeatz Inc. Traci Mercer Traci Mercer SVP, Lodging, Ground & Sea Sabre Erika Moore Erika Moore Chief Officer Travel Supply TravelX Sylvia Weiler Sylvia Weiler VP, SMB & Enterprise Sales, Hospitality Solutions Tripadvisor Cara Whitehill Cara Whitehill Founder Unlock Advisors Shayna Zand Shayna Zand Head of Partnerships WeTravel Rachel Obenshain Rachel Obenshain President, Co-founder Xeni

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In September 2021, Phocuswright fielded the third edition of the Gender Equity in Travel study to uncover:
  • Varying perspectives from a broad range of professionals
  • Analysis of the opportunities where change may be most meaningful
  • Practical ideas and strategies for advancing female leadership
  • Resources and connections to accelerate gender initiatives
Access the free report here.

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Phocuswright is committed to lead by example through efforts in offsetting the carbon footprint of all our in-person events, supporting responsible tourism and sustainability through an education and performing arts partnership, reducing and reusing waste, creating diverse and inclusive events and more.

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