AWTE recognises inspiring females on International Women’s Day

The contribution of pioneering and inspiring female figures during the pandemic will be recognised by the Association of Women Travel Executives today to mark International Women’s Day 2021.

Females who are making a powerful transformation in the UK are being recognised rather than globally renowned figures.

The women who have been put forward for recognition are:

• Steph Robins, head of sales at Cyplon Holidays, nominated by AWTE board director Lindsay Garvey-Jones for her tireless work contribution to support agents in re-arranging bookings and keeping all operations running smoothly throughout the pandemic.
• Ana Araque, co-founder of Imagine Experiences, nominated by Emma-Jane Nutbrown for launching a company supporting small travel and tourism organisations and local tour operators.
• Chris Butterfield, president and vice chair of WI Surrey, nominated by Jane Pinfold for her role as an ambassador for females to stay active and engaged within their local communities during the pandemic.
• Tracey Blowes, primary school teacher, nominated by AWTE chair Claire Osborne, for her work during the pandemic to create safe stable learning environments for children.

A recognition breakfast is being held this morning at 8.30am to celebrate the women who have been nominated and present the work each have achieved over the past year for the travel industry and beyond.

The virtual event at www.awte.org.uk will also discuss and celebrate the important role empowering and inspiring women have to play in the travel industry and the UK’s economic recovery.