Celebrating the very best in Scottish Tourism
On International Women’s Day, Women In Tourism are delighted to announce the search for the 2022 Top 100 Women In Tourism. Initially launched in 2018, this important, bi-annual initiative, recognises women working across Scotland’s tourism sector, at every stage of their career. From students starting out, to those nearing retirement, nominations are sought to recognise women doing great things within the sector they are passionate about.
Peer-nominated, previous winners have worked across every area of the tourism economy. From hotels to visitor attractions, consultants to social influencers; and business owners to tour operators, each former recipient has shown their passion and dedication to tourism. As the sector continues to recover from the pandemic, this year’s announcement has never been more important. With long-term recovery expected to take years, projects such as the Top 100 are vital, morale-boosting moments.
Commenting on the launch, Susan Russell, Chair of Women In Tourism, said:
“We launched the Top 100 initiative to recognise the fantastic work that women within our sector are doing at every stage of their career. The pandemic has had a fundamental impact on us individually, and collectively, and it’s important that we take a moment celebrate the amazing achievements of those working across the industry.
Previous winners have been from the length and breadth of Scotland, and as we launch the drive for the 2022 Top 100, we can’t wait to hear about why everyone is being nominated. Now, more than ever, we need to shine a light on our passionate and hard-working colleagues.”
Marc Crothall, Chief Executive of the Scottish Tourism Alliance said:
“As an organisation which currently has two previous winners of the Top 100 Women in Tourism awards as part of our team, I would highly encourage all working within Scotland’s tourism industry to nominate women you have worked with who have shown extraordinary dedication, commitment and drive, particularly throughout the challenges of the past two years. This is more than award, it is recognition of the thousands of women in our sector, each of whom bring a unique set of skills, talent, experience and flair to their jobs and organisations and contribute passionately to making Scotland’s tourism product one of the best in the world.”
The inaugural Women In Tourism Top 100 was announced in July 2018 in response to the Caterer Magazine’s Top 100 Most Powerful people in hospitality which recognised only 13 women.
For more information on Women In Tourism, please visit www.womenintourism.co.uk.
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NOTES TO EDITORS:
- For more information, please contact
Susan Russell | susan@womenintourism.co.uk | 07914 846619
- About Women In Tourism:
Women In Tourism launched as a membership organisation in March 2017. Annual membership costs £40
