TIEWN & BLLA reveal conference dates

The Travel Industry Executive Women’s Network (TIEWN) has revealed its 2023 Women in Travel and Hospitality Conference, powered by The Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA), which will take place March 2 and 3 at the Westlake Village Inn in Los Angeles.

With a theme of “Finding Your Circle of Influence,” the two-day event will also focus on support for women in the travel and hospitality industry who are raising capital and expanding their businesses, as well as self-growth and a deeper dive into the industry’s technology solutions.

The conference facilitators and attendees will also discuss tools and strategies to help meet both professional and personal goals. The event, which has been held annually since 2013, is supported by a membership of more than 13,000 women around the globe, as well as the additional reach that BLLA has in hospitality.

TIEWN exists so that females across the travel industry spectrum can draw from their personal experiences to empower and support one another to create fulfilling careers as well as work/life balance.

Day 1 is the conference portion of the event while day 2 is formatted like a retreat with purposely designed interactive sessions and workshops, showcasing TIEWN’s educational resources and its newly launched mentorship program.

Topics on this year’s agenda:

  • Ignoring Gender as a Tool for Success
  • Maneuvering the Purpose Economy
  • Secrets to Recruiting Gen Z
  • Trusting Your Intuition
  • Personal Finances, Raising Capital & Boosting Sales
  • Mentorship in the Technology Space
  • Crafting an Economically Viable & Cutting-Edge Wellness Program for Your Hotel
  • Keys to Experiential Branding
  • The Beauty of Aging

Women in various sectors within the travel, tourism and hospitality industries attend the event, including travel advisors, general managers, owners and entrepreneurs, hospitality developers, marketing and sales executives, tour operators, tourism offices, corporate travel managers, cruise line executives, travel and hospitality technology, premium service and solution providers to travel and hospitality and students.

Tickets are available here. There are discounts for official members of TIEWN or BLLA. If you would like to become a member to receive the Member rate, apply here for TIEWN and/or here for BLLA. Student pricing is available. Please contact [email protected]. There will be an exclusive networking platform for attendees to build their own personal profiles, as well as connect with each other and receive communication such as the agenda and other announcements during the conference.