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Meet the JourneyWoman Editorial Team
We’ve expanded our editorial team to better the reflect the needs of solo women over 50, as women lead a more intentional approach to travel.
Post-Pandemic Webinar Series: How to Get Started in Solo Travel (Group Travel)
Thinking about post-pandemic travel? Meet our expert panel of women-owned tour operators to learn about group travel for solo women.
JourneyWoman Women’s Travel Directory Adds Women-Owned Accommodations
Find, share and support women-owned accommodations in our Women’s Travel Directory, which also features Indigenous and accessible businesses.
Nominations Open for 2024 JourneyWoman Award for Lifetime Achievement in Travel
Nominations are now open for the 2024 JourneyWoman Award for Lifetime Achievement to recognize women over 50 in the travel industry, in honour of our founder Evelyn Hannon.
Claiming Her Place in the World: Meet Tanzila Khan, our new Solo Travel Disability Writer
Whether you are on wheels or on foot, Tanzila Khan says the world deserves to see your marks left behind as you navigate the world.
“Soul of Travel” Podcast Joins JourneyWoman, Amplifying Women’s Voices in Travel
The award-winning podcast, ‘Soul of Travel’ has joined forces with JourneyWoman to amplify women’s voices in travel.
Wild Women Expeditions and JourneyWoman Partner to Prevent Human Trafficking
Women’s travel leaders Wild Women Expeditions and JourneyWoman are partnering to raise funds for Ally House, to prevent human trafficking.
What Women Want: How Women 50+ Plan to Travel in 2023
Our latest survey shows what women 50+ want in travel and what needs to change to meet the needs of these savvy, independent decision makers.
Women Over 50 Lead Off-Season Travel Trend, New Survey Says
JourneyWoman’s latest survey of women over 50 shows a trend to off-season travel, less-travelled places and longer trips.
JourneyWoman Adds Partners, Expands Women’s Travel Directory For Women 50+
Women’s Travel Directory adds membership tier for startups and new partners to help growing tour companies connect with women 50+.
JourneyWoman CEO Carolyn Ray on TravelPulse ‘2023 Most Influential Women in Travel’ List
For Women’s History Month, TravelPulse profiled 17 women of influence transforming travel, including JourneyWoman CEO Carolyn Ray.
JourneyWoman Celebrates Women by Expanding World’s Largest Travel Directory for Women
JourneyWoman expands global marketplace for women-friendly tours, retreats, guides and accommodations, supporting women and small businesses.
Women’s Travel Fest 2023 Debuts “Solo Women Over 50” Panel
Trafalgar Tours sponsors “Kickass Solo Women Over 50” panel to profile adventurous women at Women’s Travel Fest 2023 in New York City.
These Women Solo Travellers Know Age is All About Attitude
It’s time to rethink the words and phrases used to stereotype older women and devalue the wisdom of women over 50.
Women in Travel: Meet the Inspiring 2023 ‘JourneyWoman Award’ Finalists
Congratulations to Rue Mapp, Céline Cousteau and Juliet Kinsman, three women dedicated to inclusive, sustainable travel.
New JourneyWoman Study Shows Solo Women 50+ Feel Undervalued by the Travel Industry
A new global study conducted by JourneyWoman shows that solo female travellers over 50 feel undervalued by the travel industry.
JourneyWoman’s Carolyn Ray Advocates for Solo Women 50+ on ‘Soul of Travel’ Podcast
JourneyWoman CEO Carolyn Ray joins Christine Winebrenner on her ‘Soul of Travel’ podcast, which features inspiring women changing travel.
New Solo Travel Statistics and Data for Women Over 50
Solo travel Boomer and GenX statistics and studies from JourneyWoman, the original solo travel publication for women over 50.
What Solo Women Over 50 Want in a Group Tour
What secret do women’s tour operators know about creating long-lasting bonds and deeper connections with women solo travellers?
Solo Women Travellers 55+ Drive 77% of all Tour Bookings
A new survey of global tour operators from JourneyWoman demonstrates the power of solo women over 55 in travel.