New York, NY February 20th, 2008 - It is estimated that at least 40% to 50% of business travelers are females compared to 1% thirty years ago. A new business travel network sees the majority of their online traffic is generated by women.

SkyLounge concentrates on business travelers that want to network before, during and after their trips. Members can see where their contacts are at any time in the world and expand their business network at the click of a button. The average membership age is 35 and the majority of members hold management positions.

“Women account for 30% of total membership but take credit for more than 55% of the traffic” said founder Marcel van Gemerden. “We know women spend more time online then men do but did not expect the difference to be so big”

The site helps business travelers expand and manage their network

Esther Osnabrug, a private banker at Credit Suisse in Monaco said “I’m happy more executive women are networking online. The site helps me to manage and expand my network in real time. When a colleague or business contact is in the same city, I automatically receive an email alert which creates an opportunity. I wonder how many opportunities I have missed in the past!”

SkyLounge sees more women in the skies.

“We hope that in the near future women will represent atleast 50-60% of our membership base “said van Gemerden. A couple of years ago business travel was dominated by men. Today it’s almost equal. If we are to take the trend as an indicator it is clear that soon executive women will control the skies”.

About SkyLounge – www.skylounge.com

SkyLounge is a new network that connects business travelers and expats around the globe and was launched on January 28th 2008.