Our Story
Founded in 1987, Women in Tourism Gold Coast is one of the key networking groups on the Gold Coast for tourism professionals. Our events are educational, inspirational, and most importantly, fun! We started out as the Gold Coast Women's Australian Travel League for women who worked in the travel industry however, in 2002, reflecting the changing times and to be able to open up membership to a larger audience, Women in Tourism (Gold Coast) Inc was born.
Through our events, we aim to showcase the amazing products and services the Gold Coast has to offer, as well as encourage, motivate, and support women across the sector.
Our committee is formed by passionate volunteers whose aim is to create a welcoming environment for our guests, as well as give back to the Gold Coast community through funds raised with raffle sales.
Whether you work for a multinational hotel group or own a small business, rest assured you will create long lasting relationships through our community.
Our Mission
Women in Tourism mission is to provide the following for its members:
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To create more meaningful networking opportunities for women in the tourism industry on the Gold Coast.
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To provide world-class events that educate and inspire our members.
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To provide Guest speakers at our events that share the latest news, trends and research that is happening and relevant to our members and industry.
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To host events at a variety of Gold Coast venues that showcase what is on offer on the Gold Coast.
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To raise the profile of women in the tourism industry on the Gold Coast and see more women on the stage, sharing their stories.
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To raise money for meaningful charities
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To create opportunities for women to connect, help each other and establish lifelong friendships.
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To support and mentor young women who want to enter and rise through the ranks of the tourism industry.
President's Message
Taking on a new role with the title, President, is rather a privilege to process. We have so many members showing up at all of our events, thank you for that loyalty. I speak for all your committee members when I say WIT GC will continue to deliver on our promises.
It’s been so cool on the coast this month with the overwhelming success of the Pacific Airshow and some high-profile events including the Mayoress’s Ball at The Star, but nothing compares to Australia’s stellar Olympics result.
It was red hot in the city of Paris with Australia finishing in fourth place: 18 Gold medals, 19 silver and 16 bronze. The Olympic Games resonates with people worldwide delivering excitement and variety, fostering national pride and showcasing the power of the human spirit.
In this, my first president’s piece, I’m considering those parallels between athlete and employee; aiming to reach milestones and contribute to impactful projects. We acknowledge the rewards and challenges of working in the tourism sector and want to empower you with the necessary skills and knowledge.
Heading up your new 2024/25 committee, is such an honour. We will keep you abreast of tourism trends and industry objectives through liaison with Tourism & Events Queensland and Experience Gold Coast and relay to you all the best bits!
Our events will showcase new venues and initiatives and offer networking opportunities to help you prosper in your work and connections.
ALLISON FORNER
WIT President 2024-25
Our Committee
Meet Our Dynamic 2024-2025 Committee.
We proudly introduce the Women in Tourism Gold Coast (WIT) Committee for the 2024-2025 term. Steering the helm of WIT's mission and vision is a group of dedicated, experienced professionals who are ready to bring innovation and enthusiasm to our community.
Allison Forner leads with a dual role this year as President and Secretary, with Cassie Cox joining the team as Vice President. Diana Brittain will oversee finances as Treasurer. Georgina Randall will continue to curate our engaging events and charities, championing our raffles and charity initiatives, making sure we give back to the community that has given us so much.
Belle Osmic will also undertake a dual role as our Membership and Website Coordinator ensuring a vibrant and inclusive membership experience as well, as maintaining our digital presence via our website.
Ensuring our voice is heard and our image shines is Katrina Sanguigno, who will once again handle Public Relations and Melissa Hamilton will continue as our RSVP Coordinator.
Fiona Guthrey will take on the new role as Sponsorship Coordinator and we have Kim Jeffrey and Rui Zhang joining the team as General Committee members who will undertake a variety of tasks.
Together, our team is set to elevate Women in Tourism Gold Coast to new heights this next twelve months, fostering growth, connection, and empowerment.
We look forward to meeting you at an event soon, and please reach out to our team if you have any questions.
Meet the Committee
