August 2025

Welcoming Our New Committee Members!

We are excited to announce the addition of several new members to our committee. Each brings a unique background, valuable expertise, and a shared passion for advancing the mission of Women in Buses.

If you see any of these women at an industry event, including an On the Road event, on social media, or a webinar, don’t hesitate to say hello; we are thrilled to make new connections or reconnections!

WIB On the Road

Join your fellow Women in Buses members on the road at different industry events. See our next outings coming up:

Greater New England Motorcoach Association
Wednesday, September 24^th, 5-5:45 pm
Dougherty’s Steakhouse & Raw Bar (in Resorts right across from Capriccio’s)

Maryland Motorcoach Association
Monday, September 29, 3:30 pm
Wyndham Gettysburg, Lobby Bar

Ontario Motorcoach Association
Wednesday, November 5, 5-6:30 pm
Absolute Bar

National Travel Association
Monday, November 10, 5:00 pm
National Parks Pavilion – Conference Floor during open networking time

Do you have an event you are attending soon? Are you interested in helping to host an OTR? We’re always on the lookout for new opportunities to connect. Contact us at [email protected].

Upcoming WIB Events

Meet & Eat (Virtual Meet-up)

Wednesday, September 17, 1:00 pm ET

Have a question? Need advice? Do you just want to meet some amazing people? Join us for our monthly virtual chat—where you set the agenda. These informal conversations are a great way to connect with others, whether they’re in your business line or something entirely different. Many lasting friendships and exciting collaborations have started right here! Grab a virtual seat and join in the conversation.

Wednesday Webinar: Introduction to Accessible Tourism

Wednesday, September 3, 2:00 pm ET

Inspired by his father’s lifelong experience using a wheelchair, Joe Jameson founded VisitAble to challenge the status quo and reshape how the world views disability. VisitAble offers industry-leading disability inclusion and awareness training, helping organizations create more inclusive and accessible environments for all. Their mission? To remove barriers, shift mindsets, and ensure everyone—travelers, employees, and customers alike—feels truly included.

Discover how to make tourism more inclusive! Join Joe Jamison, Founder of VisitAble, for a powerful and engaging discussion on accessible tourism. Learn practical strategies to welcome travelers of all abilities and create experiences for all. This webinar will be perfect for HR & training points of contact, ADA/accessibility points of contact and visitor experience points of contact, feel free to welcome all! Register here.

Use this link to access a special 15% discount for ABA members. This offer is valid until November 3, 2025, so take advantage now.

In the News

The latest Sun, Sand and Ceilings 2025 report highlights encouraging progress: women now hold one-third of tourism and hospitality board seats, more than double the share from a decade ago. This growth reflects rising opportunities across airlines, cruise lines, and other sectors.

The report includes a 10-step action plan with practical strategies for tourism organisations to advance gender equality, including gender audits, mentoring programs, and transparent target setting.