Saturday, 17 May 2025
7-10pm
28 Liberty Street
Lower Manhattan
New York City
Who we are.
The Bessie Awards honor women and gender-diverse people of impact in travel, particularly influencers, creative entrepreneurs, marketers, and other representatives who have contributed unique voices and work to the travel industry.
The Bessies were created by Wanderful, a global lifestyle brand and inclusive community of thousands of travelers and travel content creators. Our members offer support, share resources, and build sisterhood. We encourage the growth and success of women and marginalized people who are building businesses in travel and advocate for an industry that is equitable, inclusive, and thoughtful for all.
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Bessie Coleman.
The Bessies are named after Bessie Coleman, the first woman of African American and Native American descent to hold a pilot’s license. We hope to invoke the spirit of Ms. Coleman by honoring the truly creative work of some of our biggest thought leaders and innovators in travel. We value the contributions of diverse people of all ages and backgrounds who represent us as a community of travelers.
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