The Association of Women Travel Executives (AWTE) is a member organisation that offers networking and professional development opportunities to support the careers of all genders within travel, tourism, business and hospitality. Membership is open to all whose business or career is predominantly in these industries, from all levels. The AWTE’s influence stretches across six decades, after it was founded in 1954 at a time when women were beginning to make travel a viable career option. Since then, it has continued to create an environment for the sharing of ideas, debating of trends, and networking with peers, associates and other travel professionals to develop new business and confidence. The AWTE is a not-for-profit organisation run voluntarily by a board of experienced senior women and our male ambassadors from various parts of the travel sector. It also runs the AWTE Benevolent Fund, which helps members who are experiencing difficulties in their personal or professional lives.