Authenticity is key to powerful leadership

Booking.com’s mission is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

By investing in technology that takes the friction out of travel, the company seamlessly connects millions of travellers to memorable experiences, a variety of transportation options, and incredible places to stay – from homes to hotels, and much more.

A key proponent to Booking.com’s success lies in how the organization empowers its employees to transcend limitations and to be better versions of themselves. The company also supports the global push on gender diversity, to achieve a more inclusive world and encourages women to achieve their dreams.

As part of our Women in Leadership Series, we spoke to Laura Houldsworth, Managing Director for Asia-Pacific at Booking.com to get her perspective on women representation in leadership roles in APAC and what organizations can do to create an ecosystem that encourages female leadership. Laura also touches on how being an authentic leader enables her to connect better with her team and inspire them to grow as individuals, including actions and initiatives by Booking.com to consistently improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace.

Additionally, Laura touched on:

Initiatives by Booking.com to connect with the new generation of customers
Recovery prospects for the travel industry including trends in 2023 and beyond
Why females are not as well represented in leadership roles in the travel industry
Her leadership style and how she empowers women to lead
Best practices for CEOs and board members to encourage DEI