Announcing First Round of Speakers for Women Leading Travel Forum 2026
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The first speakers for the Women Leading Travel Forum are confirmed. This lineup brings together the leaders behind revenue, product, partnerships, and customer experience across travel.
A lot of the travel industry still runs through a small set of networks. Who’s in those rooms often shapes how deals happen, partnerships form and careers move forward.
The Women Leading Travel Forum is opening that room up, bringing over 350 women executives across airlines, cruises, hospitality, destinations and travel tech into the same space.
The first speakers for the 2026 edition are now confirmed.
The People Driving Revenue, Brand, and Demand in Travel
These are the leaders responsible for revenue, brand, and demand across global travel businesses.
Christine Duffy
President,
Carnival Cruise Line
Janet Bava
Chief Commercial Officer,
Windstar Cruises
Dana Shapir Alviene
Chief Guest Officer,
Breeze Airways
Angela Val
President and CEO,
Visit Philadelphia
They’ll break down how teams are adjusting pricing, rethinking brand positioning, and responding to changing booking behavior.
Alongside them:
Lisa Oswald
SVP Global Customer Service,
Travelzoo
Delia Osegueda
VP Global Partnerships,
AIC Hotel Group
Leyla R. Osorio
CEO & Co-Founder,
Global Cruises
Expect a clearer view into how partnerships are evolving, where distribution is shifting, and why customer acquisition is getting more complex.
Leaders Navigating Pressure and Performance
Performance pressure, team fatigue and constant change are part of the job.
Marion Jones
Olympic Athlete and Leadership Coach
Cindy Solomon
President & CEO,
Courageous Leadership Institute
Romie Mushtaq, MD
Chief Wellness Officer,
Great Wolf Resorts
These sessions focus on how leaders are making decisions, managing teams and sustaining performance over time.
Travel Companies Building What Comes Next
The next phase of travel will be shaped by how companies build, not just what they promise.
Meegan Marshall
Chief Purpose Officer,
Intrepid Travel
Megan Partridge
Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer,
HVN
Yahnny A San Luis-Wallgren
CEO,
Klättermusen Experiences
Dimple Jethani
Chief Information Officer,
Aramark Destinations
From embedding sustainability into business models to rebuilding tech infrastructure for personalization, these sessions connect strategy to execution.
Why This Room Matters for Women Leading Travel
Travel leaders are navigating tighter margins, shorter booking windows, and faster shifts in demand.
June 8–10, 2026, in New Orleans, the Women Leading Travel Forum brings together commercial operators, brand leaders, product builders, and partnership drivers from across cruises, airlines, hospitality, destinations and travel tech.
If you’re responsible for growth, product, partnerships, or customer experience, this is a room that delivers context, access, and conversations you can act on.