Celebrating Women in Travel

This issue of Leisure Group Travel is dedicated to those women who are keeping the tourism industry humming.

It’s been said the future is female, and when it comes to the tourism industry, the numbers bear that out.

In fact, a more accurate phrasing could be “The present and future are female,” because women have been key decision makers in travel for quite some time.

Look no further than a recent Forbes study, which shows women make 80% of all travel decisions worldwide, commanding an impressive spending power of $73 billion annually in the U.S. alone. This encompasses everything from choosing destinations to booking accommodations and planning activities. Additionally, research from the Boston Consulting Group indicates women account for 70% of overall travel spending globally.

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Spotlighting significant women in the tourism industry

This issue of Leisure Group Travel is dedicated to those women who are keeping the tourism industry humming.

Our talented staff writer, Heather Dale, interviewed six women who are carving out a prominent path for future visionaries while helping rebuild the tourism industry’s culture. Not surprisingly, they are full of excellent advice.

LGT also spotlights historically significant women as we visit a variety of East Coast destinations that honor those who have made an impact on the world.

This issue also features the 2024 New Jersey itinerary guide, which showcases the many popular attractions, scenic getaways and incredible food that make The Garden State such a popular destination. Along those lines, LGT also presents the Missouri itinerary guide, where we explore all that Route 66 has to offer (spoiler alert: It’s a lot) and pay visits to the charming cities of St. Joseph and Springfield.

This is one of the biggest issues of LGT on record, so find a comfy chair and a mug of cocoa and enjoy.

Happy travels,

Jason Paha

Chief Editor