Older women have been ignored by every sector, despite their representing a massive share of purchasing power, says longevity expert Avivah Wittenberg-Cox.
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Celebrating JourneyWoman’s Anniversary and 30 Years of Women’s Solo Travel
JourneyWoman readers, partners, family and friends gathered to honour founder Evelyn Hannon at JourneyWoman’s 30th Anniversary in Toronto.
JourneyWoman Webinar: Decolonizing Travel With RISE Travel Institute on June 11
Travellers and the travel industry are invited to a special webinar on decolonizing travel with Vincie Ho, RISE Travel Institute on June 11.
JourneyWoman CEO Carolyn Ray Speaks on Women and Aging at IWTTF on June 27 in London, UK
Advancing diversity in travel, JourneyWoman CEO Carolyn Ray is speaking at the International Women in Travel and Tourism Forum in London on June 27, 2024.
How Travel Changes Us: From Grieving Widow to Cheetah Crusader in Kenya
When Michele McCarthy was widowed, she turned to solo travel as a way to reinvent herself as a cheetah crusader in Kenya.
What My Epic Road Trip Across Southern Africa Taught Me
A road trip across the wilds of Southern Africa helps draw attention to the small things that might have been taken for granted in the past.
New Annual JourneyWoman Travel Awards Honour the Wisdom, Purpose and Innovation of Women Over 50
For our 30th anniversary, JourneyWoman is announcing four new awards for women over 50, including the Evelyn Hannon Solo Travel Award. Nominate a solo traveller or entrepreneur by April 30, 2024.
Five Ways Women Can Make a Difference in 2024, According to Travel Leaders
Creating more diverse, sustainable and meaningful travel experiences are top business priorities for women business leaders for 2024.
Women in Travel: Carla Geyser, CEO, Blue Sky Expeditions Shares Her Journey to Find Purpose
Carla Geyser, founder of Blue Sky Expeditions, reflects on how her journey in wildlife conservation and animal protection began.. (Sponsored)
TTC’s Melissa DaSilva Seeks to Empower Women With New Women-Only Tours
With more women travelling solo, TTC’s Melissa DaSilva seeks to empower women with safe, affordable and sustainable women-only tours.
A Call for Change: 2022 JourneyWoman Award Recipient Anna Pollock on Regenerative Travel
2022 JourneyWoman Award winner Anna Pollock on regenerative thinking, sustainable travel and how women can contribute to positive change.
How This Woman is Making the World Safer for Women
Women’s safety advocate Tracey Breeden shares how women can protect themselves against online harassment, which data shows is intensifying.
Regenerative Tourism Pioneer Anna Pollock Receives the 2022 JourneyWoman Award for Lifetime Achievement
Anna Pollock, Founder of Conscious Travel, is the 2022 Recipient of the JourneyWoman Award, given in honour of the late Evelyn Hannon, at the Women in Travel Summit.
Cambodian Author Loung Ung: A Call to Action For Women
Meet Loung Ung, a life-long activist, solo traveller, and author of ‘First They Killed My Father, a 2017 movie directed by Angelina Jolie.
12+ Ways to Empower Women When You Travel
From hiring women to donating menstrual supplies, here are 12 things we can do to support and empower women through travel.
Introducing the JourneyWoman 2022 Women’s Travel Advisory Council
Introducing our 2022 JourneyWoman Women’s Travel Advisory Council, which helps women prepare for post-pandemic travel.
2022 JourneyWoman Award Finalists Announced!
Diane Edwards, Wally Funk and Anna Pollack are the three finalists for the 2022 JourneyWoman Award, in partnership with Wanderful.
Women in Travel: Meet Trailblazer Alessandra Alonso, the First Recipient of the “JourneyWoman Award”
On April 23, 2021, Alessandra Alonso became the first recipient of the JourneyWoman Award in honour of Evelyn Hannon, which recognizes women who have dedicated their lives to women in the travel industry.
JourneyWoman and Wanderful Introduce the “JourneyWoman Award” at the Women in Travel Summit
The “JourneyWoman Award”, honours Evelyn Hannon’s legacy empowering women to travel and will be given out on April 23 at the Women in Travel Summit, hosted by Wanderful.
How Shifting Into A Career in Travel at Midlife Changed Everything
European Experiences Founder Kathy Wood shares her story on how shifting careers in midlife into travel helped her build connections.
