Women in Travel Thrive is an initiative founded by a group of women in the travel industry to help reduce the impact that COVID-19 has on women’s career progression. Our primary goal is to make connections and open doors for women across the hospitality industry through unique and engaging network events. The inaugural Day of Impact took place in January 2021. On this day, more than 500 women across the travel and tourism industry participated in mentor/mentee sessions to learn from one another and create lasting connections that thrive.
WINiT by GBTA recently named industry leaders who are driving positive change for women in business travel, including THRIVE founder, Silvia Camarota and THRIVE Executive Sponsor, Melissa Maher. Learn More.
meet the Team
Abigail estevez
Senior Luxury Sales Manager
Conrad New York Midtown
Ali Thompson
Director, Market Management
Expedia Group
annie holcombe
Revenue Strategist
Lexicon Travel
Angela lasky
Senior Market Manager
Priceline Agoda
heidi bodalia
Area Manager, Orlando
Expedia Group
melissa navarro
Area Manager, Southeast Coast
Expedia Group
mercedes blanco
Vice President, Sales, Americas
BCV
shannyn jones
Area Manager, North Florida
Expedia Group
silvia camarota
Sr. Director, Market Management
Expedia Group
caitlan etchevers
Senior Manager, Tourism Sales
Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB
Christine chang
Regional Director of Sales
Duetto
Stella quintero
Instructor, Hospitality & Tourism
Florida Atlantic University
kate lochridge
Senior Manager, Resorts Marketing
Universal Orlando Resorts
jesica robbins
Area Manager, West Coast
Expedia Group
isabelle claver lunt
Director
PWC
Sarah fritz
Government Affairs Coordinator
Expedia Group
ESTHER YI
Conference Director
Hunter Hotel Advisors
Nicole allen
Director, Product Integration
Expedia Group
Claudia infante
Vice President, Revenue Strategy
Margaritaville
tara lobo
Manager, Hospitality & Leisure
PwC
megan paquin
Vice President
Poston Communications
kim floyd
Staff Program Manager
Expedia Group