More than 200 industry luminaries attended the Council of Travel Operators (CATO) International Women’s Day Luncheon event at Brisbane’s Calile Hotel on 7 March 2024 to celebrate the achievements of women in the travel industry.
The second annual International Women’s Day Luncheon brought industry leaders, influencers and visionaries together to enjoy discussion, networking and recognition.
With the theme ‘Rising Stars’, the event showcased the next generation of female travel industry leaders in a panel discussion hosted by CATO Vice-Chair Lisa Pagotto.
Australian author, travel writer, environmentalist and creative mentor Nina Karnikowski, focused her keynote address on being a more mindful traveller.
Attendees also heard from notable industry figures Toni Ambler (TTC Tour Brands Managing Director) and Jaclyn Leible-Cote (Collette’s new President & CEO).
CATO Managing Director Brett Jardine expressed his enthusiasm about the event’s impact.
“The success of our IWD Luncheon underscores our commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within the travel industry,” he said.
“We are delighted to see the positive response from our members and the broader community and are grateful for the support of all of our sponsors.
“As CATO continues to champion diversity and recognise the invaluable contributions of women in travel, the IWD Luncheon stands as a testament to our commitment to creating a vibrant and supportive community for all industry professionals.”
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