REDONDO BEACH, California—Ladies hoteliers from throughout the nation converged on the 2024 HerOwnership Convention by AAHOA, a two-day occasion crafted by ladies for girls within the hospitality trade. Centered across the themes of government presence, lodge possession, and psychological well being and wellness, the convention impressed attendees to attach, lead, and thrive in an trade the place their voices and management are extra necessary than ever.
Some 300 individuals attended the occasion, which marked the third annual HerOwnership Convention for AAHOA.
“The hospitality trade stands out as a result of ladies comprise a lot of the workforce,” mentioned AAHOA Chairman Miraj S. Patel. “They aren’t solely the spine of our households but in addition our trade and affiliation. Ladies make up about 40 p.c of our membership at the moment—a big and rising presence shaping our group’s future. As we have fun our thirty fifth anniversary and replicate on the work and development, we see how ladies members have performed a vital position in our affiliation’s improvement and success.”
Keynote audio system have been:
- Neeti Dewan, writer, speaker, and CEO, spoke on “Mindset Makeover: Private and Enterprise Development Methods of Prime Ladies Hoteliers.”
- Raji Brar, co-founder of The Bakersfield Sikh Womens Affiliation and chief working officer of Countryside, spoke on “Constructing Bridges: The Energy of Ladies in Political Engagement.”
“Ladies in hospitality are making a big impression, and nowhere is that extra evident than right here at HerOwnership,” mentioned AAHOA President and CEO Laura Lee Blake. “Their imaginative and prescient, empowerment, management, and trailblazing efforts are ushering in a brand new period for the trade. These ladies attempt to offer distinctive service to their company, make significant neighborhood impacts, function excellent position fashions for future generations, broaden their portfolios, and shatter limitations.”
The occasion featured breakout periods masking every of this 12 months’s convention’s pillars. There have been additionally two pre-conference masterclasses: one by Kalibri Labs on industrial technique and the second by Gauthier, Murphy & Houghtaling on insurance-purchasing necessities.
“The power and unity of ladies hoteliers from throughout the nation was actually inspiring,” mentioned Shetal Zina Patel, ladies hoteliers director, Western Division. “HerOwnership is not only about breaking limitations, however about creating lasting change—guaranteeing that future generations of ladies in our trade are geared up to steer with confidence and imaginative and prescient.”
Networking breaks, possession conversations, and panel discussions additionally occurred together with the La Dolce Vita Festa Reception.
“Being surrounded by outstanding ladies in hospitality, all desirous to study and assist one another, is really empowering,” mentioned Purnima Patel, ladies hoteliers sirector, Japanese Division. “The HerOwnership Convention is not only an occasion however a motion. We’re creating areas for girls to thrive, develop, and personal their success in an trade the place their management redefines the long run.”
Whereas the date and placement for subsequent 12 months’s occasion are nonetheless to be introduced, AAHOA has plans underway for regional HerOwnership occasions throughout the US. These initiatives will construct on the momentum of the convention and proceed empowering ladies in hospitality nationwide.