Women to Watch in Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail 2026

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The MBS Group is delighted to present the latest edition of the Women to Watch in Hospitality, Travel, Leisure and Retail Index, produced in partnership with WiHTL and Diversity in Retail. Now in its eighth year, the publication highlights more than 110 senior leaders who are shaping some of the most dynamic and influential areas of our industries, and whose careers act as inspiration for the next generation of women entering and progressing through the sector.

Across hospitality, travel and leisure, and retail, the leaders featured in this year’s cohort are steering global brands, scaling new concepts and redefining customer experience across markets. For the first time, this year’s Index also introduces a dedicated luxury section, recognising the influence of those shaping businesses within this space, while continuing to spotlight women in senior technology and engineering roles as digital capability becomes ever more central to the future of our sectors.

Read the full index here.

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