women in hospitality
WTTC Reveals Pandemic’s Heavy Toll on Women and Youth in Travel & Tourism Jobs
The World Travel & Tourism Council | September 23, 2024
Belem, Brazil: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism, today launched a new report revealing the stark impact of the pandemic on woman and youth employment within the global Travel & Tourism sector. Almost 70 million people working in Travel & Tourism lost their jobs during the pandemic, but women and young people were disproportionately impacted because their roles were more likely to be in the worst affected areas such as hospitality and food services. While the sector has broadly seen a strong recovery, the ‘Social Trends in Travel & T...
HerOwnership Conference Ignites Empowerment: AAHOA Unites Women Hoteliers for Leadership and Growth
AAHOA | September 18, 2024
REDONDO BEACH, CA, September 18—Women hoteliers from across the nation converged at the 2024 HerOwnership Conference by AAHOA, a dynamic two-day event crafted by women for women in the hospitality industry. Centered around the empowering themes of executive presence, hotel ownership, and mental health and wellness, the conference inspired attendees to connect, lead, and thrive in an industry where their voices and leadership are more important than ever. Some 300 people attended the event, which marked the third annual HerOwnership Conference for AAHOA. "The hospitality industry stands out because women comprise most of the workforce,...
AAHOA Announces Keynote Speakers, Full Agenda for HerOwnership Conference
AAHOA | August 26, 2024
ATLANTA, GA, August 26—Taking place next month, AAHOA's- Asian American Hotel Owners Association Third Annual HerOwnership Conference will feature a full agenda of speakers and sessions focused on helping women in hospitality gain the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to succeed in hotel ownership. The conference will be held September 12-13 in Redondo Beach, CA. Complete information and registration are available here. "As the son of a woman hotelier, I am well aware of the remarkable women who have shaped our industry and continue to drive it forward," said AAHOA Chairman Miraj S. Patel. "Their dedication, innovation, an...
AHLA Foundation Hosts Annual ForWard Conference to Advance Women in Hospitality
AHLA Foundation | May 2, 2024
2024 event boasted record attendance CHICAGO (May 2, 2024) – AHLA Foundation hosted nearly 1,000 attendees from across the hotel industry at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place for the annual ForWard conference this week. Over three days, industry leaders gathered to share knowledge and hear from dynamic speakers focused on celebrating, championing, and creating community for women in hospitality. This year’s conference theme, “Right the Narrative,” centered on the power of storytelling and the importance of amplifying the stories and voices of women in the hotel industry. Keynote speakers during the two-day conference...
Wyndham’s Women Own the Room Initiative Drives Over One Dozen Hotel Openings
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | March 19, 2024
Surpasses 50 hotel signings while growing community base to more than 550 PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 19, 2024 -- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is celebrating a major milestone for its award-winning Women Own the RoomSM initiative, surpassing 15 hotel openings and more than 50 signings in just over 24 months. The first-of-its-kind offering—which has seen its network of current and prospective women hotel owners climb to more than 550—leverages Wyndham's scale and influence to break down the unique barriers women face on the path to hotel ownership. According to data from U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Castell Project, while wo...
Women in Saudi Arabia: Making Their Mark in the Hospitality Industry
Kaushiki Khanijo | January 26, 2024
By Kaushiki Khanijo Saudi Arabia’s vision 2030 Enabling and empowering Saudi women in every sector, utilizing their skills and potential for the progress and economic prosperity of the nation, is a fundamental aspect of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. With the goal of increasing women's engagement in the workforce to 30% by 2030, Saudi Arabia is committed to providing opportunities and support for women to thrive professionally. To accomplish this objective, Saudi Arabia has taken the lead in implementing a range of initiatives aimed at fostering a supportive atmosphere for the economic advancement of women. The country has embarked on a...
New Travel & Tourism Social Impact Report Reveals Significant Increase in Female Employment Since 2010
The World Travel & Tourism Council | December 19, 2023
London, UK: New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC), initiated by the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, reveals that the global Travel & Tourism sector is delivering soaring employment opportunities to women and young people around the world. The report shows that the Travel & Tourism sector directly employed a rapidly rising number of women between 2010 and 2019, increasing from 38.6 million to 47.8 million, an increase of 24%. It also found hospitality to be the leading employer of women within the sector, accounting for more than half of female employmen...
Women Hold 58% of IHG’s Senior Management Positions in Malaysia
IHG Hotels & Resorts | November 8, 2023
Global hotel group is supporting female colleagues to thrive through empowering culture and diverse development opportunitities Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 8 November 2023: IHG Hotels & Resorts is delivering on its commitment to support female colleagues in Malaysia, where 58% of its senior management* roles are now held by women which surpasses the country average of 40%1. Providing career pathways and development plans suited to individual needs are among the key elements of IHG’s approach, as it continues to attract and develop a diverse range of talent in the country. The company has also evolved its recruitment and rete...
