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Oct 16

How to Work with Your (Romantic) Partner: Tely and Jim Nagle, Owners, The Drake Oak Brook

Tely and Jim Nagle share how they balance marriage and business, reviving The Drake Oak Brook Hotel with passion, teamwork, and innovation.

How to Work with Your (Romantic) Partner: Tely and Jim Nagle, Owners, The Drake Oak Brook

Apr 17

On the Scene: Insights from AAHOACON24

It was the biggest AAHOA CON ever!! With more than 6,500 attendees, a new program for college students, and more! We have the scoop!

Feb 10

Making Black History in Hotel Ownership with Davonne Reaves

Serial entrepreneur Davonne Reaves gets real on hotel ownership, goal setting and balancing work with being a single mom.

Jan 24

Red Roof's Lina Patel Recognized by AHLA as a "Trailblazer" at the 2024 'Stars of the Industry' Awards at ALIS

Well deserved recognition from AHLA for Lina Patel, who has made helping women become hotel owners a hallmark of her career.

Red Roof's Lina Patel Recognized by AHLA as a "Trailblazer" at the 2024 'Stars of the Industry' Awards at ALIS

Jan 11

Red Roof Adds Another Women-Owned Franchise with the Addition of a HomeTowne Studios in Madison, Alabama

RIDE ON, Red Roof! The company's RIDE and SHE programs supporting women are creating hotel owners––More than 35% are women!

Oct 9, 2023

5 biggest lessons I've learned in my 5-years of owning and operating Wanderstay Hospitality Group

Entrepreneur Deidre Mathis shares lessons from her five year journey of hotel ownership.

5 biggest lessons I've learned in my 5-years of owning and operating Wanderstay Hospitality Group

Oct 2, 2023

Guiding Lights: Julie Arrowsmith, President and CEO of G6 Hospitality

From crunching numbers in the corporate world to leading G6 Hospitality as CEO, Julie Arrowsmith is shining a light for women to follow.

Guiding Lights: Julie Arrowsmith, President and CEO of G6 Hospitality

Sep 5, 2023

"RIDE with Red Roof" Adds First Fully Woman-Owned Franchise in Mississippi

Red Roof makes moves towards equality in hotel ownership by adding first fully woman-owned hotel since launching RIDE program in June.

"RIDE with Red Roof" Adds First Fully Woman-Owned Franchise in Mississippi

Aug 24, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches IHG LIFT to Drive Diverse Hotel Ownership: Q & A with Julienne Smith

IHG puts $30 million towards a new program to support women and minorities, IHG LIFT. We get the scoop on how to get involved!

IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches IHG LIFT to Drive Diverse Hotel Ownership: Q & A with Julienne Smith

Apr 21, 2023

¿Qué pasa? Less than 10% of Hotel owners are Hispanic-Latino, According to a New Report

Despite starting more than 1 in 4 new businesses in the US, Hispanics own less than 10% of hotels. We get the scoop from Lynette Montoya.

¿Qué pasa? Less than 10% of Hotel owners are Hispanic-Latino, According to a New Report

Jan 9, 2023

How to Work with Your (Romantic) Partner: Dr. Amina Gilyard James and Norland James, Dukes Ventures

Set up on a blind date, they fell in love, got married, and now own a hotel together! We get tips on working as a couple.

How to Work with Your (Romantic) Partner: Dr. Amina Gilyard James and Norland James, Dukes Ventures

Dec 3, 2022

Check In with Kendra Plummer, Winner of the ISHC Lori Raleigh Award

We check in with the Elise Capital founder on her recent award from ISHC, her career, and what's next in hotel investment.

Check In with Kendra Plummer, Winner of the ISHC Lori Raleigh Award

Jun 15, 2022

Raising the Roof for Women: Red Roof® Celebrates Women-Owned Hotels at 4th Annual Leadership Forum

Red Roof® is committed to making change and progress for women in lodging, we get the scoop from their recent Forum on Leadership.

Raising the Roof for Women: Red Roof® Celebrates Women-Owned Hotels at 4th Annual Leadership Forum

May 8, 2022

Q&A with Morgan Mason, "Early Career" winner of $50K She Has a Deal (SHaD) Competition

Morgan Mason nabs the big 50K prize at SHaD! She chats with us about the experience.

Q&A with Morgan Mason, "Early Career" winner of $50K She Has a Deal (SHaD) Competition

Mar 18, 2022

She Has a Deal (SHaD) Levels Up with CHMWarnick

New partner for She Has a Deal means more opportunities for women looking to get into hotel ownership.

She Has a Deal (SHaD) Levels Up with CHMWarnick

Feb 1, 2022

She Has a Deal Launches Fund & 10-City Tour

The pitch competition is expanding into a full-fledged fund!

She Has a Deal Launches Fund & 10-City Tour

Jan 26, 2022

Big Wins for Women at ALIS

Wyndham inks first deal for "Women Own the Room," Castell Project's Peggy Berg honored and more scoop!

Oct 20, 2021

Her Path to Hotel Ownership: Angel Johnson

After 20 years dabbling in RE as a side-hustle to an IT career, Angel is now a hotel investor. Read about her journey to hotel ownership.

Her Path to Hotel Ownership: Angel Johnson

Sep 14, 2021

Want to OWN a hotel? 3 New Programs Help Women Become Hotel Owners

The scoop on three new programs teaching women the fundamentals of hotel ownership.

Want to OWN a hotel? 3 New Programs Help Women Become Hotel Owners

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