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Special Series | 2025 Women in Lodging
Crafting Meaningful Moments
My hospitality journey began somewhat unexpectedly. Fresh out of college after earning a degree in accounting, I took a job as a controller at a lodge in Vail...
Igniting the Spark
When I left home to study hospitality in college, my dream was to be the general manager of a luxury hotel.
Variety of Leadership Roles
My first hospitality job was at a hotel bar in New Zealand where I quickly discovered a passion for the dynamic nature of the industry and the human connections it fosters.
Extended Success
My mom and dad were in the hospitality business when I was born, so I was raised with hospitality in my blood.
Aiming Higher
I love interacting with new people and the constant opportunity to be in a fast-paced environment where I can learn.
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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Hunter Hotel Investment Conference to Move to Signia by Hilton Atlanta
ATLANTA—After 36 years of hosting one of the hospitality industry’s major gatherings, the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference (HUNTER) announced plans to move to a...
Choice Hotels Introduces New Prototypes for Comfort and Country Inn & Suites
NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. introduced new prototypes for Comfort and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson that will provide more revenue-driving spaces...
RREAF Holdings and McNeill Form MxR Hospitality
DALLAS, Texas/GERMANTOWN, Tennessee—RREAF Holdings announced the formation of MxR Hospitality, a strategic partnership with hospitality investor Philip McNeill, Sr. The collaboration aims to develop...
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