Introducing the Men in Travel Summit (MITS).
April Fools!
We’re not launching a men-focused travel summit.
But if you paused for a second and thought, “Wait… isn’t the industry already built for men?”— that’s exactly why this matters.
Why Women’s Spaces Exist
Wanderful—and spaces like WITS—exist because equity doesn’t happen by accident.
Even though:
Women make 85% of travel decisions
Women are a driving force behind the travel economy
They are still:
Underrepresented in leadership
Paid less
Funded less
Featured less in media and on stages
Women and gender-diverse people have not historically had equal access to visibility, opportunity, or community.
That’s why spaces like WITS exist.
Not to exclude—but to correct imbalance.
Why This Isn’t About Exclusion
Creating spaces for women and marginalized genders isn’t about shutting men out.
It’s about making sure the people who have been overlooked finally have room to be seen, heard, supported and celebrated.
So Where Do Men Fit In?
As allies.
And allyship isn’t passive—it’s active.
It looks like:
Listening to women’s experiences without dismissing them
Advocating for equity in your workplace
Recommending women for speaking opportunities
Supporting businesses led by women and marginalized genders
Showing up in spaces like WITS with curiosity and respect
Want to support a more equitable travel industry?
Buy a ticket and join us at WITS, no matter how you identify, to elevate women in travel and learn from voices different than your own
Spend your money on woman-owned businesses like the ones you’ll find on Wanderful’s Woman-Owned Map and Women-Owned Travel Database.
If you’re in New York, go on a She Shapes History NYC walking tour to hear about the women of history who have been left out.
Sign your business up to be a Wanderful Brand Partner and help share your paid opportunities with women creators in the travel industry.
Because the future of travel should reflect the people who power it.
And by the way:
Congrats to our finalists of the first Allyship Award at the 2026 Bessie Awards.
These are leaders who are actively showing up, advocating, and creating change in our community. Learn more about them here.