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Hunter Hotel Investment Conference Honors Peggy Berg, Castell Project Founder & Chair, With the 2022 Hunter Conference Award for Excellence and I
December 1, 2021
The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference is pleased to present Peggy Berg, Founder and Chair of the Castell Project, with the 2022 Hunter Conference Award for Excellence and Inspiration. Since its inception in 2010, the award has recognized a hotelier who exemplifies exceptional leadership, citizenship, and innovation. From her start as the first female employee elected partner in the Atlanta office of PKF to her founding of the Castell Project five years ago, Berg has been a catalyst for change within the hospitality industry. “Peggy’s dedication to bettering the hospitality industry fully embodies the spirit of this award. Throughout her...
The Castell Project, Inc. Releases “Black Representation in Hospitality Industry Leadership 2021” Report...
The Castell Project | May 18, 2021
ATLANTA, May 18, 2021—Officials of Castell Project, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the careers of women professionals in the hospitality industry, today released the “Black Representation in Hospitality Leadership 2021” report. In spite of industry statements of support, Black employees lost share of hospitality industry employment and remained under-represented in leadership over the past year. “Hospitality is even more dependent on Black employees than other industries in North America so equity and inclusion will be vitally important to the industry’s ability to attract employees post COVID,...
The Castell Project, Inc. Promotes Deborah L. Cox to Vice President...
The Castell Project | August 17, 2020
ATLANTA, August 17, 2020—Officials of Castell Project, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the careers of women professionals in the hospitality industry, today announced that Deborah L. Cox has been promoted to vice president. “Deb has been instrumental in helping Castell expand to where it is today, and we realize she is pivotal to continued growth as we work towards our goal of seeing at least one in three women at the C-Suite level within the hospitality industry,” said Peggy Berg, chair , Castell Project, Inc. “Her background in strategic planning, equality issues and conflict resolution have mad...
The Castell Project Announces Inaugural Castell Award Winner...
The Castell Project | October 9, 2019
ATLANTA -- October 3, 2019 -- Officials of Castell Project, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the careers of women professionals in the hospitality industry, today named Heather McCrory, Accor chief executive officer of North & Central America, as the winner of its inaugural Castell Award honoring a woman leader in the hospitality investment arena. The award was presented to McCrory at the 2019 Lodging Conference held in Phoenix, Ariz., where she received a unique, handcrafted award designed by artist Brad McCollum representing the glass ceilings women rise through as they succeed. A seasoned professional...
The Castell Project Releases 2019 Women in Hospitality Leadership Report...
Castell Project | February 7, 2019
ATLANTA, February 7, 2019—Officials of Castell Project, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the careers of women professionals in the hospitality industry, today released the 2019 Women in Hospitality Industry Leadership report. Following the inaugural 2018 study, the report tracks gender parity data at various upper levels throughout the hospitality industry. "While the discourse is improving since the previous Women in Hospitality Industry Leadership report, we have quite a way to go to achieve equitable opportunity for women in upper leadership," said Peggy Berg, president, Castell Project, Inc. "Fo...
The Castell Project Accepting Nominations for 2019 Castell Leadership Program...
The Castell Project | October 30, 2018
ATLANTA, Oct. 30, 2018—Officials of Castell Project, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the careers of women professionals in the hospitality industry, today announced that the organization is accepting nominations for its 2019 Castell Leadership Program. Now in its third year, the two-pronged program delivers essential advancement tools for women and implements a custom career development program to move attendees up the leadership ranks. Interested participants are sponsored by their companies. They are nominated by a Champion from their firm and also submit an Application/Registration Sheet. Follow...
The Castell Project Forms to Assist Advancement of Women Professionals in the Hospitality Industry...
The Castell Project | January 30, 2017
The two-pronged program delivers essential advancement tools tailored for women and implements a custom career development program to move attendees up the leadership ranks. ATLANTA, January 30, 2017---Officials today announced the formation of Castell Project, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the careers of women professionals in the hospitality industry. The group will host its first Castell Leadership Program in the second quarter of 2017. The two-pronged program delivers essential advancement tools tailored for women and implements a custom career development program to move attendees up the leadershi...
