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🎟️ FREE TICKETS TO FUTURETRAVEL SUMMIT IN BARCELONA 📣 We received a generous offer from FutureTravel Summit Barcelona for 3 FREE tickets (worth 180 EUR normally, for startups) to their one-day event on Thursday, November 28th. Iris, our founder, went last year and she loved it. The first 3 people to comment on this post will get a free ticket! Thank you, FutureTravel! Full details here: https://lnkd.in/eEw7DnW5

🚨 Opportunity to Share Your Expertise with the Next Generation of Women+ Entrepreneurs in Travel 🌍✈️️ Do you want to give back to the next generation of tourism entrepreneurs who identify as women/non-binary? We’re looking for passionate industry pros to join the wmnsWORK Advisor Roster for our Tourism Accelerator this fall! This is an unpaid, volunteer opportunity where you’ll have the chance to share your industry expertise and hard-earned wisdom with up-and-coming travel business owners: inbound DMCs, travel advisors, and tour operators, from all over the world! As an advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in helping participants navigate the ins and outs of running their own tourism business. Here’s how it works: 🗓️ Now until Dec 6, 2024: You'll be booked for calls by a small handful of our fantastic Cohort 5 participants, based on their needs. 💬 30-minute calls: Cohort members will book time with you based on your expertise. 📚 Areas of expertise needed: - Starting your own inbound or outbound tour operator - B2B marketing - Pricing - Your first hire & team growth - Integrated marketing for tour operators - Pitch deck creation - LGBTQ+ travel - Lead generation - Social media - Financing your business (investors + more) ...and many other travel-related specialties! Ready to help shape the future of tourism? Apply below at the link in comments to join our Advisor Roster!

🙌 🎉 wmnsWORK Cohort 5 Scholarship Fund Sponsors! 🎉 🙌 The wmnsWORK Scholarship Fund is a collaborative initiative opportunity for organizations that are passionate about supporting gender equity as part of the sustainability equation in the travel industry. Gender equity is one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals required for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The companies you see here have generously contributed to the Scholarship Fund, allowing us to open up more scholarship slots for BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and/or disabled women+ in travel to participate in the 5th cohort of wmnsWORK Tourism Accelerator, which just launched on Monday September 16th with 17 participants. Thanks to this network of amazing sponsors coming together to pool resources, we were able to award TWO participants in our cohort  this game-changing program at a fraction of the investment. 💙 It's time for a shift, and we're determined to propel more women into leadership and ownership roles. By offering women and non-binary entrepreneurs who are in the early stages of business a like-minded network and expert-led guidance and network-building, we aim to contribute to a more sustainable and regenerative tourism industry. 🌎 Let's give a virtual 👏 round of applause 👏 to the wmnsWORK Scholarship Fund Sponsors: Arival - Lynne Fetterman Flex Pay (formerly Uplift) - Denise Heffron Ment Law Group - Jeffrey Ment Easia Travel - Philippe RICHARD Propellic - Travel Marketing - Brennen Bliss Equator - Edmund Morris JourneyWoman™: Women Over 50 Travel - Carolyn Ray David Atkin FIIRSM Tern - Katie Williams Interested in moving the needle on gender equity in travel alongside these amazing brands? Join the wmnsWORK Scholarship Fund! Fill out the form in the link below 👇

COHORT 5 OF wmnsWORK HAS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED!!! 🚀 A warm welcome to our biggest cohort yet! These 17 incredible entrepreneurs are coming to us from across the globe - Jamaica, South Africa, Bahamas, Kenya, Scotland, England, the Netherlands, Jordan, and the US 🌎 We are so excited to welcome you all and can’t wait to see what’s in store for you over the next 12 weeks! 💪 Sophia Hatchitt Briona L. Andrea Baskett-Pee Saveria Tilden (she/her) Virginia Scheele Mariyana Castleberry Fiona McLean Erica Keckley Yasmine Halasa Sasha Lehman Nikki Najiola Briona L. Candice Mortimer April Seals-Partner Tina Finan Alexandria Newbold Today, at our Opening Circle (captured below), we shared about our business wins, and reflected on how we could make wmnsWORK a safe space for collaboration, celebration, and business-building. A HUGE thank you to our generous PROGRAM SPONSORS for making this possible by providing scholarships covering 85% of the cost of joining: TourRadar (our Equity Champion Sponsor), Intrepid Travel, and IGLTA Foundation! 🙏 ... and of course, to the amazing wmnsWORK Program Manager who without her, this would not have been possible: Kris Chau 💫 wmnsWORK is the tourism industry’s first award-winning virtual accelerator program for women and non-binary early-stage entrepreneurs. It is a space that prides itself on promoting self-compassion, inclusivity, and collaboration as we build businesses that move the needle on gender equity in the tourism industry. 💌 Subscribe to wmnsWORK's bi-weekly Cohort 5 Roundup (link in comments) to get updates on what is going on inside the wmnsWORK program over the next 12 weeks!

📣 CALL FOR TOURISM INDUSTRY EXPERTS 📣 We're on the hunt for industry experts for our next wmnsWORK Tourism Accelerator cohort to deliver a 90-minute workshop on their area of expertise covering foundational basics that are applicable to tourism companies (tour operators, inbound local operators, and travel advisors) who are 0-3 years old. Each workshop has actionable insights and a hands-on, interactive component that allows participants to apply concepts to their own businesses. The topics we're looking for expertise on are: - Customer Experience and Tour Design - Marketing 101 and the Customer Journey - Financials & Forecasting - Intro to Branding 💥 PLEASE NOTE PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO BIPOC/LGBTQ++/DISABLED EXPERTS AND SPEAKERS 🏳️🌈 Please apply by Aug 31st if you are interested (link in comments), or tag someone below who might be interested!

Are you interested in joining the next cohort of wmnsWORK, but unsure of what to expect? Peruse our testimonials to see what some of these amazing women who've taken part in our program over the last 2.5 years have to say about how they've grown and what they've learned. These are the dedicated, motivated, and powerful wmn who decided to go ALL IN on themselves and their businesses by taking part in our 12-week accelerator program, and the results speak for themselves. Shouting out to our POWERFUL alumni, please join me in celebrating them: 🙌 Dawn S. Booker - Pack Light Global Itineraries (USA) Sukeerti Raikwar - Soulful Safaris (India) Njeri Gachuhi - The Travelling Wakili (Kenya) Smaranda Balut - The Slow Travellers (Romania) Rosette Dekool - Culnity Adventures Uganda (Uganda) Enrolment for our September cohort is closing soon! Link to apply in the comments.

🌎 National Indigenous Peoples Day - June 21 🌿 Today, we honor and celebrate the diverse cultures, rich histories, and significant contributions of Indigenous peoples across Canada. From a feminist lens, this day is a powerful reminder of the resilience, strength, and leadership of Indigenous women and Two-Spirit individuals who have played a crucial role in their communities and beyond. Indigenous women have been at the forefront of advocating for land rights, environmental justice, and cultural preservation. Their leadership is not only a testament to their resilience but also a beacon of hope for sustainable futures. Indigenous feminists and activists are tirelessly working to address systemic inequalities, fight against gender-based violence, and seek justice for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). Their voices are vital in creating a more just and equitable society. Indigenous women and Two-Spirit folks are cultural guardians: The traditional knowledge and practices upheld by Indigenous women are essential to the preservation of cultural heritage. These traditions offer invaluable lessons in community well-being and sustainable living. On this day, let us commit to supporting and amplifying the voices of Indigenous women and Two-Spirit leaders, especially in tourism. It’s crucial that we stand in solidarity with their efforts and work together towards a future where justice and equity prevail. We at wmnsWORK want to take the space to recognize and honor the pivotal role of Indigenous women and Two-Spirit people in shaping a more inclusive and equitable world. Their contributions inspire us all to be better allies and advocates. Be generous and tag an Indigenous business leader in tourism below! 🙏 Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay #IndigenousWomen #Leadership #FeministSolidarity #MMIWG #IndigenousFeminism #CulturalPreservation #DiversityAndInclusion #SustainableFuture #EquityAndJustice

🙀 Only 9 DAYS LEFT to Apply to wmnsWORK's September Cohort! Applications close June 28th. 🙀 Are you a woman or non-binary tourism entrepreneur in the early stages of your business? Don't miss your chance to join wmnsWORK, an award-winning 12-week virtual, global accelerator program specifically designed to help you overcome the most challenging barriers of entrepreneurship. Our program is tailored for tour operators, travel advisors, and inbound operators in their first 0-3 years of business. wmnsWORK flattens the learning curve by providing essential industry knowledge and entrepreneurship skills. Our expert-led space fosters idea-sharing, community building, and self-compassion to ensure your sustainable success. Built on three pillars—Education, Mentorship, and Community—wmnsWORK equips you with foundational knowledge and essential mindset skills to navigate the tourism industry with confidence. By joining, you'll: 🚀 Learn how to earn revenue faster 🤝 Build a lasting industry network 📓 Receive best practices and a space to test and practice what works for you and your business We have TWO spots left for our September Cohort, which starts September 16th. And guess what? The program now includes access to the Alumni Community for a YEAR after the 12-week accelerator is done, so you can continue to lean into the magic ✨ and get support to grow your business while feeling less alone on your entrepreneurial journey! Watch this space over the next week as we release testimonials from our community of 40+ graduates 🚀 Link to our website is in the comments, click APPLY NOW to apply!

DON'T MISS OUT! Last month we had our very first ‘Ask Me Anything’ for women/non-binary founders in tourism, where we answered a wide range of questions about owning a travel business, from marketing to mindset to scaling and more - and the feedback was unbelievable! One of the BEST PARTS about our AMA event was the outpour of ADDITIONAL tips from attendees in the comment section on Zoom! Imagine signing up for a free Q&A and getting a “buy one, get one” on insights?! We loved using this mini session to hold space for entrepreneurs and help them squash their business barriers so much, we have decided to do it ALL OVER AGAIN! If you missed the first AMA and want a seat at a (virtual) table with fellow entrepreneurs as I answer your questions, this is your chance! Sign up for our next Ask Me Anything on May 30th at 11am-12pm EST! Link in the comments.

🚀 SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚀 We're thrilled to announce that TourRadar, the industry’s leading Organized Adventure Platform, is teaming up with wmnsWORK as our official Equity Champion Sponsor for 2024! While TourRadar has been a fantastic supporter since our launch in 2022, this year they're taking it up a notch by becoming our Equity Champion Sponsor. They're not just dipping their toes in; they're generously providing scholarships for THREE women/ non-binary entrepreneurs who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and/or disabled to join the wmnsWORK program starting September 16, 2024. Their goal? To empower aspiring tourism entrepreneurs with the resources they need to supercharge their growth through education, mentorship, and community. With around 30% of each cohort being scholarship recipients, we're immensely grateful to sponsors like TourRadar for helping us drive greater equity in our industry. Want more? Tune in below to hear from Sofya Muhrer-Muromets and Iris Serbanescu as they discuss why gender equity is essential. And keep your eyes peeled for more updates, including the official reveal of the TourRadar scholarship recipients! 😉 #wmnsWORK #TourRadar #AdventureAwaits #TourismEntrepreneurship #Empowerment #Inclusion #Opportunity