Do Women Have to Work Harder? Hyatt's Global Brand Leader on Advancing in Leadership Roles

Crystal Vinisse Thomas, vice president and global brand leader of lifestyle and luxury brands at Hyatt, spoke at this month's Women Leading Travel & Hospitality Virtual Exchange about her career journey as it relates to the report The State of Gender Equality in the Travel and Hospitality Industry.

Vinisse Thomas is a brand management and marketing leader with over 15 years international experience driving brand innovation and operational excellence, crafting memorable guest experiences, creating global brand marketing campaigns, and executing branded events and partnerships. She currently heads up the lifestyle and luxury brands at Hyatt Hotels — including Park Hyatt, Thompson, Alila, Andaz, Hyatt Centric, and Caption by Hyatt — guiding the strategy and vision of an ever-growing portfolio.

A veteran hotelier and alumna of the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, Vinisse Thomas held several brand leadership roles within W Hotels Worldwide and most previously served as senior brand marketer for Beats by Dre at Apple, Inc., overseeing the NBA partnership and all things sports.

To see Vinisse Thomas' full session as well as the other discussions from the Nov. 2 Virtual Exchange, click here.