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Special Series | 2026 Women in Lodging
Where Passion Meets Purpose: A Journey in Hospitality
What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business?
I’ve been surrounded by the exciting hospitality industry of Waikiki from a young age. I fell in love...
A Global Hospitality Career Built on Connection, Culture, and Celebration
LUCIA PENROD | I did not grow up thinking I would be in hospitality. In 1979, I moved from Nicaragua to Miami and worked in the diplomatic field for five years with the governments of South Korea and Venezuela.
A Lifelong Passion: Growing Up in Hospitality
JENNIFER RICE-PALMER | I first stepped into the hospitality world in New Hampshire when I was fourteen. The Holiday Inn near my house was willing to hire me at that age, and the best part was that I didn’t need my parents to drive me.
Behind the Moments That Matter: A Career in Hospitality
JULIE FINN | I began college studying to become an elementary special education teacher and later shifted into business, but I still felt something was missing.
Women in the News
Hyatt Announces Appointment of Julienne Smith as Head of Americas Growth
CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that Julienne Smith has been appointed head of Americas growth, where she will lead the company's brand portfolio expansion...
AHLA Welcomes Yvette Estrada, Senior Director of State and Local Affairs
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced the addition of Yvette Estrada to its state and local government affairs team, where she...
Peregrine Hospitality Appoints Heather Stege as Chief Operating Officer
DENVER, Colorado—Peregrine Hospitality announced the appointment of Heather Stege as chief operating officer, along with three additions to its leadership team.
As chief operating officer,...
Remington Hospitality Appoints New Executive Vice President of Technology
DALLAS, Texas—Remington Hospitality announced the appointment of Ayotunde Gibbs as executive vice president of technology.
Gibbs will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive IT strategy...
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HEI Announces Promotion of Clark Hanrattie to CEO and Managing Partner
NORWALK, Connecticut—HEI Hotels & Resorts announced that Clark Hanrattie, a partner at HEI for 23 years, has been promoted to chief executive officer and...
OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels Partners With NMG Network to Launch Journey TV and OUTRIGGER...
HONOLULU, Hawaii—NMG Network announced the launch of Journey TV and OUTRIGGER Journey, a new custom multi-media experience created exclusively for guests of OUTRIGGER Resorts...
Extended Stay America Opens New Select Suites Hotel in Longview, Texas
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Extended Stay America announced the opening of the Extended Stay America Select Suites—Longview, expanding the brand’s footprint in East Texas. This is...
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