Five inspiring leaders from BCD Travel and Advito have been named to the 2024 WINiT Top 50, an award recognizing women in business travel who are transforming the industry and creating lasting impact. This prestigious honor, awarded by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), celebrates those who are not only reinventing themselves but also driving change in their workplaces and beyond.
The five BCD and Advito leaders have made remarkable contributions to the travel industry, whether by mentoring others, leading with innovation, or demonstrating their commitment to fostering change. Their recognition reflects BCD Travel and Advito’s core values of leadership, innovation, and empowerment. Their dedication to excellence, mentorship, and industry stewardship sets powerful examples for women everywhere.
The honorees:
- Kathy Bedell, BCD Travel – FollowHer: Legends and Mentors
- April Bridgeman, BCD Travel – Women Innovating the Way We Travel
- Shelley Fletcher-Bryant, Advito – Women Innovating the Way We Travel
- Rose Stratford, BCD Travel – FollowHer: Legends and Mentors
- Katherine Tomasi, BCD Travel – Rising Female Leaders
Senior Vice President at BCD Travel
Senior Vice President at BCD Travel and Managing Director at Advito
Vice President, Client Relationship Management at Advito
Executive Vice President, Global Supplier Management & Delivery
“I’m beyond inspired by this group of incredible women and dear colleagues,” said Anja Turner, Vice President, Global Marketing & Communications at BCD a WINiT EMEA Advisory Board Member. “Some of them have been mentors who’ve guided me with wisdom and encouragement, while others have been amazing colleagues, continuously raising the bar through innovative approaches and creative problem-solving skills.”
“When I think about the leaders shaping the future of BCD, Advito, and the travel industry – April, Shelley, Kathy, Rose, and Katherine are at the forefront. By leading with empathy, resilience, and creativity, they are shaping future careers in the travel industry,” said Advito Managing Consultant Julie Stuckey, a former WINit mentee. “Their unwavering commitment to developing the next generation of leaders continues to positively impact mentees like me. I’m incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to work with and learn from them!”
“I think everyone at BCD and Advito would agree that we’re lucky to have strong leaders guiding our team. WINiT’s mentorship program plays an important role in shaping the future of our industry, and these leaders are living proof – leading the way and inspiring us all,” said Kristin Lynch, BCD event marketing manager and a previous mentee.
About WINiT
GBTA WINiT is a professional development program that helps women move forward in their travel industry careers by offering mentoring, networking and development opportunities like events and workshops. The award recipients were honored Oct. 24 at WINiT’s 10th anniversary Summit, Awards & Gala in New York City. BCD was an event sponsor.
