The Global Business Travel Association has acquired a nonprofit career-development network for women in the travel, meeting, events and exhibition industries.

WINiT for Women was founded in 2014 to promote career development, visibility and mobility of women in the travel and meeting industries, according to the group's website. The acquisition by GBTA allows the association to enhance its ability to support women in the travel profession.

"Bringing these two organizations together was a natural evolution, one that will deliver a variety of benefits to both GBTA and WINiT members," said Christle Johnson, president of GBTA's board of directors. "As a longtime WINiT supporter, I believe in its mission and the need within the industry for programs and services that support women's career development and advancement."

WINiT currently has more than 3,000 members in more than 40 countries. It also has a diverse list of donors and partners in the meeting, events and exhibition industries, according to GBTA.

Under GBTA, WINiT's programming will continue with WINiT staff Dawn Repoli, Laura Richey and Sue Wyslick. The terms of the acquisition were not announced.

"As WINiT entered its fifth year, it became clear that merging with GBTA would advance our mission," WINiT founder Michelle Lee said. "Their global footprint, industry reach and shared vision were obvious points of synergy—one we believe will facilitate the next stage of growth." http://bit.ly/2KODFkh

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