Professional body representing travel management organisations in the UK GTMC, has announced a new collaborative partnership with pressure group Women in Travel today.

The agreement will see the organisations work together to aid the work of Women in Travel by encouraging GTMC’s travel management company members to access the services offered by the social enterprise.

“Innovative and socially minded”

Adrian Parkes (below left), chief executive of  GTMC said: “Our members are amongst the fastest growing employers in the UK and internationally, representing over 12,500 employees. Talent is hard to come by and businesses are acutely aware of their need to become both, more creative and inclusive about the way they recruit in order to meet current and future needs. Women in Travel‘s services tap into talent currently below the radar and provide an innovative and socially minded way to meet our members’ requirements.”

“An opportunity to regain stability and personal dignity”

Alessandra Alonso (below right), founder and director of Women in Travel, added: “We are grateful to the GTMC and delighted by the opportunity to work with some of the best companies in the business travel sector. We know that there are many women out there looking for an opportunity to regain stability and personal dignity through employment. The travel sector is both attractive to women and fast growing and we see no better opportunity for them than being introduced to some of these best-in-class employers.”

The collaboration’s key areas of interest are:

• Women Returners: Employability and recruitment services aimed at selecting, training and matching with suitable employers marginalised women who are physically and mentally ready to re-engage with the economy
• Training and development around employability; female leadership; coaching and mentoring
• Other events; conferences or workshops focused on empowering women to engage with the sector

The next Women Returners programme starts in London on Monday 24 June.