The Women of the Year Dinner You Haven’t Heard About Yet

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Glamour’s , we’re here to give you more: a behind-the-scenes peek at a more intimate event held in the lead-up to the big night.

The Glamour x Marriott Road to WOTY dinner—held Thursday, September 26 at at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad—welcomed a group of trailblazing women from finance, fashion, beauty, and activism, who shared a delicious meal, stories of their travels, and plenty of laughter.

Co-hosted by Sam Barry, Glamour global editorial director, and Tina Edmundson, president of luxury for Marriott International, it was a memorable night full of powerful, personal conversations and connections. “The magic of these types of dinners is when you get to know someone new—talk to the people across from you, next to you, over the table,” Barry said when greeting the guests. “Make a friend, grab an email address, plot a plan for an adventure.”While introducing her co-host, Barry explained why the executive embodies the Women of the Year ethos. “Under Tina’s exceptional leadership, Marriott has embraced inclusivity and empowerment in every aspect of the brand,” she said. “Tina’s dedication to celebrating and uplifting women resonates deeply with our mission at Glamour.” Edmundson, a lifelong , is helping define the future of luxury travel as she oversees Marriott’s international portfolio of 520 hotels across 70 countries, including The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, St.

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