New York, NY (October 4, 2024) – The GBTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), this week announced the prestigious WINiT Top 50 for 2024, an annual list that celebrates the outstanding achievements and contributions of women leaders throughout the business travel industry. 

The honorees for this year included Charlene Leiss, Flight Centre Travel Group Americas President, who was recognized in the ‘FollowHer: Legends and Mentors’ category, which features exemplary leaders who are committed to advancing women in the industry.

WINiT is a global network focused on delivering career development services, educational programs and resources to women in travel-related businesses. As a part of the GBTA Foundation, the program is designed to help ensure the support and advancement of women in travel.

“Charlene is one of the most accomplished and impactful leaders in our industry, with her influence extending far beyond the walls of Flight Centre Travel Group,” said Chris Galanty, Global Corporate CEO, Flight Centre Travel Group. “She has long been a true champion for women in the workplace, so I’m incredibly proud to see her being honored and celebrated for the way she is driving positive and meaningful change in our business.”

During her nearly three-decade career with Flight Centre Travel Group, Leiss has transformed the company into a recognized leader in the business travel space. In her leadership role, she has always been deeply committed to the advocacy and advancement of women at every stage of their careers, which has had a profound impact on the success of the business through the years.

Leiss and the rest of the winners will be honored at the upcoming GBTA WINiT Gala on Thursday, October 24^th at the iconic TWA Hotel at JFK Airport in Queens, New York. For more information on the GBTA WINiT Awards, please visit here.