CHICAGO – AHLA Foundation hosted almost 1,000 attendees from throughout the lodge {industry} on the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place for the annual ForWard convention this week. Over three days, {industry} leaders gathered to share data and listen to from dynamic audio system targeted on celebrating, championing, and creating neighborhood for girls in hospitality.
This yr’s convention theme, “Right the Narrative,” centered on the facility of storytelling and the significance of amplifying the tales and voices of girls within the lodge {industry}. Keynote audio system through the two-day convention included Shola Richards, founder & CEO of Go Together Global and best-selling writer; slapstick comedian, actress, and author Zainab Johnson; and writer Liz Plank, CEO of Liz Plank Productions. The program additionally featured {industry} leaders together with Julienne Smith, Chief Development Officer at IHG and Chair of the AHLA Foundation Board of Trustees; Kevin Jacobs, Chief Financial Officer and President of Global Development at Hilton and Chairman of AHLA’s Board of Directors; and Mark Hoplamazian, President and CEO of Hyatt Hotels Corporation.
AHLA Foundation hosted breakout periods with matters starting from the “unhustle” mindset to the habits of transformational leaders. On the primary stage, the occasion coated matters reminiscent of international traits within the lodge {industry} and the facility of advocacy, and heard from next-gen leaders, {industry} disruptors, main specialists, and extra.
The actuality is, when ladies in our {industry} advance, the {industry} as an entire advantages. This is an occasion like no different – the power and pleasure are contagious – and the speedy progress of the ForWard initiative demonstrates the necessity for areas that champion and elevate ladies. AHLA Foundation president Anna Blue
During the convention, the Foundation additionally introduced the launch of its “Move Hospitality ForWard” marketing campaign. Proceeds from this six-week giving marketing campaign will assist the ForWard initiative, which represents an industry-wide effort to assist the amplification and development of girls within the lodge {industry} by way of curated applications and occasions just like the annual ForWard convention. To assist the marketing campaign, donate right here.
About the AHLA Foundation
The AHLA Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, works to assist the lodge and lodging {industry}’s biggest asset– our individuals. By connecting workers, employers, and their communities, we search to constantly nurture a tradition {of professional} progress and belonging. When the individuals who work in our {industry} thrive, the {industry} thrives together with them. The Foundation is funded by grants and charitable contributions from beneficiant people and organizations who need to assist people searching for alternatives to thrive within the lodge and lodging {industry}. Learn extra at www.ahlafoundation.org.