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Sep 19

Scoop: AHLA Foundation Expands and Rebrands Initiatives Aimed at Elevating Women in Hospitality

AHLA Foundation is expanding programming to advance women in hospitality. We have the scoop!

Scoop: AHLA Foundation Expands and Rebrands Initiatives Aimed at Elevating Women in Hospitality

Mar 26

On the Scene at Hunter Hotel Investment Conference: Sheila Johnson Gives Inspiring Keynote

Stacy Silver reports from the recent Hunter Hotel Investment Conference in Atlanta.

On the Scene at Hunter Hotel Investment Conference: Sheila Johnson Gives Inspiring Keynote

Sep 24, 2022

Lodging Conference 2022: Ladies in the Limelight

Buzz and pics from the Lodging Conference in Phoenix this week.

Lodging Conference 2022: Ladies in the Limelight

Sep 19, 2022

Career Ascent: Andrea Foster, SVP, Development, Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Andrea is passionate about paying it forward and offers lots of advice along with her career path in hotel development.

Career Ascent: Andrea Foster, SVP, Development, Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Aug 8, 2022

New Research Reveals the Truth About Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Hotel Management

The raw truth about what it takes to become a leader in the hotel industry from women who have broken the glass ceiling.

New Research Reveals the Truth About Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Hotel Management

Aug 4, 2022

Two Public Hotel Companies Have NO Women on their Boards According to a New Report

The Castell Project and AHLAF released new data based on 30 publicly traded hotel companies and 262 board members.

Two Public Hotel Companies Have NO Women on their Boards According to a New Report

Jul 26, 2022

18 Leading Organizations Unite to Form the Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance

Stronger together, 18 organizations join forces to promote women in hospitality!

18 Leading Organizations Unite to Form the Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance

Jun 18, 2022

Allyship and Opportunities with Three Hotel Industry Leaders (and Fathers) on Father's Day

In honor of Father’s Day, we’ve flipped the script and reached out to three hoteliers and fathers to have a conversation about allyship.

Allyship and Opportunities with Three Hotel Industry Leaders (and Fathers) on Father's Day

Jun 4, 2022

New DEI Non-Profit for Hospitality Launches with 12 Not-to-Miss Interviews

Industry legends David Kong, Rachel Humphrey, and Lan Elliott have joined forces to launch DEI Advisors, a new platform for learning.

New DEI Non-Profit for Hospitality Launches with 12 Not-to-Miss Interviews

May 22, 2022

Mentorship vs. Sponsorship: How to Do Both Better

Nancy Mendelson and Emily Goldfischer discuss mentorship and sponsorship with Robin Moncrieffe of Don't Look Under the Bed podcast.

Mentorship vs. Sponsorship: How to Do Both Better

May 9, 2022

What to Do When You’re the Only Woman on a Panel

When Emily was asked to be on a panel with a bunch of dudes at a big conference, she kind of freaked. Then got expert advice.

What to Do When You’re the Only Woman on a Panel

Mar 15, 2022

Flipping the Script: Castell Project BUILD Training Experience

Mel Miller of Pathfinder Hospitality was selected for the Castell Project BUILD training program––she gives us the scoop!

Mar 7, 2022

Women of Preferred Unpack Gender Equality & Share Personal Travel Hacks

In celebration of International Women's Day, we chat with Preferred Hotels & Resorts, which has nearly 50% female leadership.

Women of Preferred Unpack Gender Equality & Share Personal Travel Hacks

Feb 15, 2022

6 Ways to Level Up Your Career

Learning on the job is useful...to a point, but in order to be an impactful leader training and education are essential. Here's a guide.

Jan 31, 2022

Progress! Fifth Hotel Industry Leadership Study from Castell Project

It's working! Women are making progress, but some challenges remain as the hotel industry rebuilds.

Progress! Fifth Hotel Industry Leadership Study from Castell Project

Jan 26, 2022

Big Wins for Women at ALIS

Wyndham inks first deal for "Women Own the Room," Castell Project's Peggy Berg honored and more scoop!

Nov 22, 2021

Five Skills Women Need to Get Ahead

Chair of the Castell Project, Peggy Berg, explains important business skills for women and opportunities to learn with Castell programs.

Sep 14, 2021

Want to OWN a hotel? 3 New Programs Help Women Become Hotel Owners

The scoop on three new programs teaching women the fundamentals of hotel ownership.

Want to OWN a hotel? 3 New Programs Help Women Become Hotel Owners

Sep 5, 2021

New Study on Women and Minorities in Hospitality: Change Starting from Entry-Level not Leadership

A new study of 400 globally shows that women and minorities still are not well represented in hospitality leadership, but change is afoot.

Apr 28, 2021

Attention Doesn't Mean Progress for Women According to Castell Project

The fourth Castell Project, Inc. "Women in Hospitality Industry Leadership" research report reveals little advancement for women in 2020.

Attention Doesn't Mean Progress for Women According to Castell Project

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