Women in Travel CIC launches inaugural Neurodiversity Mini-Summit

Social enterprise Women in Travel CIC is reinforcing its commitment to DEI in all its forms with the launch of its first Neurodiversity in Travel online event, featuring panel sessions, case studies and talks with experts from within and outside of the travel industry.

The event is in partnership with BCD Travel and will take place on Wednesday 7 February.

The summit’s programme will include how the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors can tap into neurodivergent talent and consumer bases; the adaptations the sector can make to integrate the needs of neurodivergent staff, suppliers, and partners; and how to attract and retain consumers by catering to the unique requirements of the neurodivergent community.

Speakers include:

·       Yvette Bryant, Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, BCD Travel

·       Tiffany Casson, National Account Manager, Intell Ltd

·       Lindsay Garvey-Jones, National Retail Manager, Holiday Extras

·       Merrily Grant, Patient Engagement Manager, BCD Travel

·       Rachel Harper, Senior Manager, External Relations, Lloyds Banking Group

·       Nic Lander, Founder, Willy Wonka Travel and CEO and Founder, Kimel Foundation

·       Helen Moon, CEO and Founder, Event Well

·       Olivia Ruggles-Brise, Vice President Sustainability, BCD Travel

·       Jessica Sharpe, Global Sales Director, Cap Worldwide

Women in Travel CIC’s MD and Founder Alessandra Alonso said: “With neurodiversity affecting in the region of 13 million (or one in seven) people in the UK, there is clearly a need for us all to better understand the needs of the neurodivergent community. Not only is it important in fostering a more inclusive environment, but there is a business imperative. Nurturing the unique talents of the neurodivergent individuals in our workforce and factoring in the needs of neurodivergent customers will help our businesses to thrive.

“Our first Neurodiversity in Travel mini-summit brings together some of the foremost thought-leaders in our industry and beyond, and I look forward to a wealth of knowledge and practical advice being shared on the day.”

The Neurodiversity in Travel mini-summit takes place on Wednesday 7 February from 12 – 2pm, with tickets costing £65 per delegate. An early bird offer of £45 is available for a limited time.

Tickets are available from www.womenintravelcic.com