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At Greether, our mission is to help women travel safer, smarter, and more authentically through trusted local female connections. Our services are available in 100+ countries and 1,000+ cities worldwide, making travel safer and more empowering for women everywhere by connecting travelers to verified local Greeters around the world. 🌎
This year, we’re celebrating the creators who share that same spirit. The Female Travel Creator of the Year Award honors women who use their platforms to inspire, empower, and uplift other women through travel.
📅 Nominations close October 20th, 2025
🏆 Winner announced live during Greether’s Women’s Travel Revolution event on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025.
Natalie Preddie is the Female Travel Creator of 2025!
Meet the finalists!
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Flavia Cornejo
A bilingual creator and founder of Latina Traveler, Flavia empowers women—especially Latinas—to embrace solo adventures with confidence and curiosity. Through her honest storytelling and safety-focused travel guides, she’s redefining what it means to explore the world fearlessly and on your own terms.
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Natalie Preddie
An award-winning Canadian travel journalist and TV host, Natalie uses her storytelling to spotlight women-led tours, safe solo travel, and empowering journeys for women of all ages. Through her work in major publications and on screen, she champions travel as a pathway to self-growth, connection, and confidence.
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Kate Woodley
A former management consultant turned full-time traveler, writer, and founder of Stay Wild Travel, she champions women’s access to offbeat destinations and authentic adventures. Through her storytelling and group trips across the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan, she empowers women to challenge stereotypes, travel safely.
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Rosa Castillo
A proud Latina creator and storyteller from the NJ/NYC area, Rosa captures the beauty of travel through authentic stories, cultural appreciation, and representation. From co-hosting a podcast on solo female travel to writing for National Geographic, she uses her platform to inspire women to explore fearlessly, break stereotypes, and embrace empowerment through every journey.
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Mariellen Ward
Based in Rishikesh, India, Mariellen is an award-winning travel writer and one of the original pioneers of solo female travel blogging. For nearly two decades, she’s inspired and equipped women—especially those traveling to India—with the confidence, resources, and guidance to explore safely and meaningfully.
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Jen Ruiz
A former attorney who turned a year-long travel challenge into a bestselling career, Jen inspires women to stop waiting and start exploring the world on their own terms. Through her award-winning books and empowering content, she shows how to travel affordably, work remotely, and live boldly—proving it’s never too late to rewrite your story.
How it works
📲Nominate – Put forward your favorite female travel creator (or nominate yourself!) on the form below. You have until Monday, October 20th.
💌 Finalists Announced – October 21st, 2025.
🗳️ Public Voting – October 21st – November 2nd, 2025
🏆 Winner Revealed – November 5th, 2025, live at Women’s Travel Revolution in London.
Who can be nominated?
To be eligible for the Female Travel Creator of the Year 2025 Award, nominees must:
🌍 Identify as a woman or non-binary creator actively sharing travel content (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, blogs, or podcasts).
✨ Empower through content — highlight safe, authentic, and inspiring travel experiences that uplift women and encourage exploration.
📱 Active presence — at least 1,000 followers on one public social media platform.
✅ Traveler Profile Required — priority is given to creators who already have a traveler profile on Greether. Don’t have one yet? It’s free to sign up and only takes 2 minutes to join our global community of women travelers.
Prizes
The Female Travel Creator of the Year 2025 will receive an exclusive package of experiences, stays, and gifts designed to support and celebrate women who inspire the world through travel:
1.🏅 1 Year of Greether experiences*
Up to 12 Greether bookings of 2.5 hours each (valued at $1,000+ USD)
Can be redeemed by the winner or gifted to a friend
2. 🌟1 Complimentary stay at Andaz London*
In a Deluxe King Room (valid for one year from the winner announcement date)*
3.🏨 2-Night complimentary stay at La Palomilla in Mexico City
Available between May 1 – September 30, 2026*
4. 📶 WiFi Candy travel connectivity
Sponsored coverage for up to 5 trips in 2026, with either an eSIM or portable WiFi device (whichever best fits the destination and data bundle value)
5. 🌍 $500 Gift Card from Cherish Tours
Create memories for women of all walks of life through hosted multi-day experiences.
6. 💄 The Jefas Beauty Box
A curated Latina-owned beauty box
7. 📰 Full feature on Greether’s platform
✨ Plus, the winner will be celebrated live on stage at Greether’s Women’s Travel Revolution at WTM London, November 5, 2025.
*(terms & conditions apply)
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FAQs
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📲Nominate – Put forward your favorite female travel creator (or nominate yourself! on the form below)
💌 Finalists Announced – October 17, 2025.
🗳️ Public Voting – October 17 – November 3, 2025
🏆 Winner Revealed – November 5, 2025 live at WTM London.
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No, there are no fees involved with submitting your nomination.
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Yes! Both self-nominations and peer nominations are welcome. Emails must be valid to be able to count your nomination. Greether utilizes a software to verify email authentication.
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Our team will review all nominations and shortlist creators who best represent Greether’s values and mission: We are looking for women who are utilizing their platform to inspire others, elevate women and travel authentically
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Not necessarily, but your content must be clearly created for women or non binary folks in mind as a target. We want to amplify the fastest growing sector in travel.