GBTA Honors Tracy Loiacono, Corporate Traveler Vice President of Operations and Customer Success, With 2026 WINiT Top 50 Recognition

New York, NY (October 6, 2026) – The GBTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), has announced its prestigious 2026 WINiT Top 50, an annual list celebrating the outstanding achievements and contributions of women leaders across the business travel industry. 

This year’s honorees include Tracy Loiacono, Vice President of Operations and Customer Success, Corporate Traveler, who was recognized in the ‘FollowHer: Legends in the Industry’ category, which highlights individuals who are committed to advancing women by inspiring change.

WINiT is a global network focused on delivering career development services, educational programs, and resources to women in travel-related businesses. As part of the GBTA Foundation, the program is designed to help ensure the support and advancement of women across the travel industry.

“Tracy is an exceptionally accomplished executive who has made a lasting impact on our business and the people around her. She leads by example, invests in the growth of others and continues to inspire women every day,” said John Van den Heuvel, President, Corporate Traveler USA. “I’m beyond proud to see her recognized by GBTA for her leadership and earn her much-deserved spot on this year’s WINiT Top 50 list. It’s a tremendous reflection of the positive influence she has had on so many people throughout her career.”

Loiacono is a distinguished leader with nearly three decades of travel industry experience, spanning retail, wholesale, leisure, and now business travel. In her current role with Corporate Traveler, she leads onboarding, technical implementation, and customer service performance across the organization. Throughout her career, Loiacono has always been a champion of women in the workplace, committed to driving meaningful change in every role she takes on.

Her coach-first leadership style has enabled her to build high-performing teams and consistently develop talent pipelines and structured pathways for women to advance their careers. Her contributions have also played a key role in expanding Corporate Traveler’s footprint in key markets across the country, and her continued mentorship has helped empower the next generation of women leaders across the industry.

The full list of winners will be honored at the upcoming GBTA WINiT Summit, taking place on Tuesday, October 27 in Dallas. 

For more information on the GBTA WINiT Awards, please visit here.

About Corporate Traveler

Corporate Traveler is the flagship SME corporate travel division of Flight Centre Travel Group, operating in six global markets. Established in 1993 as Flight Centre Travel Group’s first corporate brand, the award-winning business travel management and solutions provider offers its personalized service, expert tailored advice, dedicated travel consultants, and advanced booking technology to over 16,000 business customers globally. Offering an all-in-one innovative booking platform with the support of a personal travel consultant, Corporate Traveler makes travel simpler, faster, and easier for businesses. With a wide range of solutions available, Corporate Traveler can cater for simple requirements through to the most complex SME business travel management needs. For more information or to book a business consultation, visit corporatetraveler.us

About GBTA WINiT

GBTA WINiT is a network of global women and men who serve as catalysts to drive change by providing support and empowering women to take the next step in their careers. The GBTA WINiT Program aims to support gender equity in the business travel industry by helping women thrive and advance throughout the lifecycle of their careers. The core programs of GBTA WINiT include mentorship, education and development, and network and community. Visit here to learn more about GBTA WINiT.