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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
Women’s Innovation Council Joins Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance
RICHARDSON, Texas—The Hospitality Women’s Innovation Council has joined the Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance to advance the cause of women and underserved communities across...
Making Strides: Women Execs Continue to Increase Their Impact Within Hospitality
Whether it’s rising through the executive ranks within franchise companies or management firms, or entering the hotel ownership arena, women executives are “standing tall”...
Vision Hospitality Group Names Mary Beth Cutshall as Chief Growth Officer
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee—Vision Hospitality Group announced that the company named Mary Beth Cutshall as chief growth officer. In her new role, she will be responsible...
Red Roof RIDE and SHE Ownership Programs Add 30 Representatives
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Red Roof continued to promote franchise hotel ownership and opportunity for women and other underserved communities in hospitality. Since the 2023 introduction of...
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BWH Hotels’ Soft Brands Empower Independent Hotels with Global Strength
As travelers increasingly seek authentic, locally inspired experiences, BWH Hotels is meeting the moment with a diverse portfolio of soft brands that blend individuality...
Waldorf Astoria New York to Reopen After Renovation
NEW YORK CITY—Waldorf Astoria New York offered the first looks at a restoration of the hotel’s architecture with new designs. The property, which closed...
J.D. Power: 2025 NAGSI Study Shows Hotel Guests Want Smart TVs, Good Hotel Mobile...
TROY, Michigan—Hotel guests in every segment feel they are getting better value for their travel dollar, and according to the J.D. Power 2025 North...
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