Second Annual National Conference for Women in Tourism and Hospitality will be held in San Diego, September 8-9, 2022

Here’s Why You Should Attend: Women are Dominating this Billion Dollar Industry, and You Can Too!

San Diego, CA— August 2022 — The Second Annual National Conference for Women in Tourism and Hospitality (WITH) convenes at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina this fall, September 8-9, 2022. Created by visionary and founder Clara Carter, The WITH conference is the premiere conference in the Western United States for women leading the way in tourism and hospitality.

“We’re excited to once again bring together more than 300 of our industry professionals for a full day conference of networking, sharing and professional development, as we chart our future while leading with resilience,” exclaims, Clara Carter.

 

Attendees will have the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and insight from esteemed professionals in tourism and hospitality. Attendees will engage in networking and interactive panel sessions, while learning proven strategies and tactics available to support their career goals.  We will once again honor seven incredible c-suite women, leading the way in tourism and hospitality, at our signature 6th Annual WITH Awards Luncheon.

 

Keynote Speaker Line-up Include

  • Special VIP Guest – Mayor Todd Gloria, confirmed to deliver opening remarks

  • Caroline Beteta, president & CEO of the industry-led Visit California, marketing California as a premier travel destination, overseeing an annual budget of more than $144 billion.

  • Tasha Boerner Horvath, California State Assemblymember of the 76th District, and the newly appointed Chair for the Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism, & Internet Media.

  • Tyronne Stoudemire, Sr. Vice President and Thought Leader for Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Hyatt Hotels Corporation

 

Session Panelists Include  

  • Lan Elliott, Principal and Co-founder of Acacia Hospitality, LLC

  • Davonne Reaves, Founder and CEO of The Vonne Group and Vesterr

  • Loán Lake, Communications Professional, Journalist, and Author

  • Marilyn Hannes, Sr. Vice President, Strategic Relationships at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

  • Patti Roscoe, (Retired) Founder of PRA Destination Management

  • Shirley Parsons, Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for San Diego Port District

  • Lucy Burni, President and CEO Burni Enterprises

  • Lydia Bartell, Vice President of Bartell Hotels

  • Joyce Leveston, Sr. VP, Convention Centers OVG360

  • Marilee Kostadimas, Creative Director & Chief Storyteller at Spotlight Sojourns

  • Jody Blackinton, Regional VP of Operations, Hersha Hospitality Management

  • Sarita Maybin, Motivational Keynote Speaker, Communication Expert, Author | TEDx Speaker

  • Carolyn Johnson, Goodman Johnson DEI Consulting, Facilitator

  • Robert Rauch, President RAR Hospitality, Facilitator

  • Karima Zaki, Founder FatKat Realty Investment Group, Facilitator

 

Conference Mistress of Ceremonies, Terri Breining, principal Breining Group, Inc.

Luncheon Moderator – Annette Gregg, Chief Revenue Officer at Meeting Professionals International

To learn more about all of our speakers, exclusive sessions and topics visit our website or click the “Speakers” link.

 

Registration is available now through September 2nd, and group rates are available for 10 or more. Conference registration fees start at $199 to $439. Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are still available. For additional information, contact Clara Carter at +1-619-265-2561,  clara@mccsn.com or visit our website www.sdwithit.com

 

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Clara Carter