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Special Series | 2025 Women in Lodging
From Front Desk to Finance
Honestly, I was looking for a summer job in high school and happened to get a front desk job—and fell in love.
Championing Safety and Well-Being
I entered the hospitality industry because of my deep motivation for staff safety and the well-being of associates in the business.
How Finance Led to Hospitality
I majored in finance in college and started my career in consulting without a clear direction.
Lessons from Mentors and Progress in Hospitality
I never set out to work in hospitality—it was an unexpected surprise. A
Shaping Hospitality’s Future
Growing up in a community of 20,000 people where Super 8 and other hospitality companies were founded, I was influenced by the values of hard work and integrity that define the industry.
Women in the News
AHLA Advocates for Hospitality Industry, Emphasizes Economic Contributions
WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President and CEO Rosanna Maietta testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Workforce, emphasizing...
Access Point Financial Names Michelle O’Brien Managing Director of Structured Finance
Officials of Access Point Financial (APF) announced the company has named Michelle O’Brien as managing director of structured finance. In her new role, she...
Innovators & Influencers: Recognizing Four Lodging Industry Leaders and Their Career Journeys
Hospitality leadership comes in many forms, but is no doubt critical to continue to shape the industry as a whole and move it forward....
Olympia Hospitality Names Kristie Rasheed Vice President of Operations
PORTLAND, Maine—Sara Masterson, president of Olympia Hospitality, announced the appointment of Kristie Rasheed as vice president of operations, who was hired to provide strategic...
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AI and In-Room Entertainment: Enhancing Personalization and Service Quality
Artificial intelligence is enhancing the effectiveness of many hospitality technologies, including guestroom entertainment platforms. Leading guestroom TV providers are leveraging AI in various ways...
Conrad New York Downtown Opens Rooftop Bar Leonessa
NEW YORK—Conrad New York Downtown announced the transformation of its 16th-floor rooftop space into Leonessa, an Italian-inspired cocktail bar created in partnership with Ariel...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Signs First Ruby Hotels Since Brand Acquisition
LONDON—IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) announced the signing of its first Ruby Hotels properties since the acquisition of the brand in February 2025. A...
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