REDONDO BEACH, California—Ladies hoteliers from throughout the nation converged on the 2024 HerOwnership Convention by AAHOA, a two-day occasion crafted by girls for ladies within the hospitality business. Centered across the themes of government presence, resort possession, and psychological well being and wellness, the convention impressed attendees to attach, lead, and thrive in an business the place their voices and management are extra vital than ever.
Some 300 individuals attended the occasion, which marked the third annual HerOwnership Convention for AAHOA.
“The hospitality business stands out as a result of girls 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 business and affiliation. Ladies make up about 40 p.c of our membership as we speak—a major and rising presence shaping our group’s future. As we have a good time our thirty fifth anniversary and replicate on the work and progress, we see how girls members have performed a vital position in our affiliation’s growth and success.”
Keynote audio system have been:
- Neeti Dewan, creator, 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 major 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 business. These girls attempt to offer distinctive service to their company, make significant group impacts, function excellent position fashions for future generations, increase their portfolios, and shatter boundaries.”
The occasion featured breakout classes masking every of this 12 months’s convention’s pillars. There have been additionally two pre-conference masterclasses: one by Kalibri Labs on business technique and the second by Gauthier, Murphy & Houghtaling on insurance-purchasing necessities.
“The power and unity of ladies hoteliers from throughout the nation was really inspiring,” mentioned Shetal Zina Patel, girls hoteliers director, Western Division. “HerOwnership is not only about breaking boundaries, however about creating lasting change—guaranteeing that future generations of ladies in our business are geared up to guide with confidence and imaginative and prescient.”
Networking breaks, possession conversations, and panel discussions additionally came about together with the La Dolce Vita Festa Reception.
“Being surrounded by exceptional girls in hospitality, all desirous to study and assist one another, is really empowering,” mentioned Purnima Patel, girls hoteliers sirector, Jap Division. “The HerOwnership Convention is not only an occasion however a motion. We’re creating areas for ladies to thrive, develop, and personal their success in an business the place their management redefines the longer term.”
Whereas the date and site for subsequent 12 months’s occasion are nonetheless to be introduced, AAHOA has plans underway for regional HerOwnership occasions throughout america. These initiatives will construct on the momentum of the convention and proceed empowering girls in hospitality nationwide.
