Tag: diversity
AHLA Announces 2021 Officers, Board, and Executive Committee With Record Diversity
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today unveiled its 2021 Officers, Board of Directors, and Executive Committee, which includes top...
Fredric Washington to Develop Six Choice Hotels in Florida
ROCKVILLE, Md.—Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s emerging markets franchise development program announced this week that it awarded a contract to Fredric Washington to develop six...
‘There Is Still Hope’: Checking In With U.S. Diversity Group CEO Velma Trayham
Last week, the newly formed U.S. Diversity Group LLC launched the first Black-owned SEC-registered hotel investment fund. Led by Chief Executive Officer Dr. Velma...
U.S. Diversity Group Launches First Black-Owned Hotel Investment Fund
ATLANTA — A trio of business leaders has announced the formation of U.S. Diversity Group LLC, a real estate owner, development, and management firm...
Survey Reveals Hospitality Employees’ Perceptions of Diversity and Inclusion in the Industry
Data consistently shows that across various industries, Black employees are not equally represented at all levels of businesses, particularly in management, where those who...