In announcing the event, CATO Managing Director Brett Jardine said, “ we have some extraordinary talent within our membership group and this event is designed to put a spotlight on the tremendous work of some of these outstanding individuals .”

Jardine added, “CATO will also be supporting a local charity to benefit from the e vent and confirmed the event will be open to all travel industry participants”.

The Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) have today announced the launch of a new International Women’s Day (IWD). The lunchtime event will follow this year’s IWD theme of “Embrace Equity”.

The event includes a 2 – course sit-down lunch, all drinks and extensive networking opportunities. Luncheon to be held at Sydney’s L’Aqua, Cockle Bay, on Wednesday 8th, March 23. It will include a panel discussion of female leaders across the CATO Membership, who will share inspiration and experiences from their journeys.

In addition, a special guest speaker will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Tickets are on sale now at  $125  inc GST  at www.cato.travel/events.

Edited by: Jill Walsh

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