AHLA Foundation

FORWARD brings the industry together to invest in the women leaders defining hospitality’s future all year round 💜 Join the AHLA Foundation and FORWARD / Network for a virtual forum that explores the importance of storytelling in effective leadership communication. 🖥️ Storytelling for Business Impact — How Great Stories Win Hearts & Minds 📅 Thursday, Nov. 6, 2 - 3:00 p.m. EST  🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/eh4xFJ9s

ISO: Women in hospitality looking to take her career to the next level! ⬆️ Enrollment is now open for our 2026 FORWARD/BUILD&ELEVATE cohorts. Designed for women looking to grow their executive presence, sharpen negotiation skills, own their advocacy, and expand their network — this is more than a program. It’s a career game-changer. 🟣 Ready to invest in your leadership journey? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e_A6vrUz

📍 FORWARD is headed back to Atlanta, GA—this time at the Signia by Hilton Atlanta! Get ready to connect, collaborate, and invest in the women shaping the future of hospitality. ✨ Registration opens Dec 1 🤝 Sponsorship opportunities are available 🔗 Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q03MPHj70

Real change happens when we move together 🤝 At the #LodgingConference, AHLA Foundation’s Jennifer Fugolo moderated a powerhouse panel on how the hotel and lodging industry can work together to accelerate leadership opportunities for women. Did you know AHLA Foundation has the tools and resources to champion women’s career growth? Through ForWard, we’re creating pathways in hospitality with events, professional development, and community-building. 🟣 Learn more and get involved: https://lnkd.in/eWQi9TPS

🎉 Congratulations to Leeny Oberg, CFO & EVP of Development at Marriott International, on being named the 2025 Peggy Berg Castell Award recipient. 🏆 Leeny’s leadership, vision, and commitment to elevating women in hospitality embody everything this award stands for. ✨

We’re proud to sponsor Radical Innovation 2025! Join us for an inspiring evening where industry leaders and students unveil visionary ideas shaping the future of hospitality and travel. 🎟️Get your ticket: https://hubs.ly/Q03FXYXS0 #RadicalInnovation #Radical2025Awards #HospitalityDesign #HospitalityDevelopment #FutureofHospitality

We’re proud to share that our very own Eliza McCoy, MPA (she/ella) Vice President of Programs & Impact, has been selected to receive the ProtectHER Award from New Friends New Life. The ProtectHER Awards celebrate individuals and organizations making a difference for women and girls who have been trafficked, exploited, or are vulnerable to victimization. Eliza’s leadership in shaping the No Room for Trafficking (NRFT) initiative and the NRFT Survivor Fund has created meaningful, lasting support for anti-trafficking organizations nationwide—and most importantly, for survivors themselves. Please join us in congratulating Eliza on this well-deserved honor and recognition of her compassion, vision, and impact. 💙

AHLA Foundation is proud to announce partnerships with the International CHRIE and the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA) designed to strengthen opportunities for young people pursuing careers in hospitality. ACPHA data and insights will ensure that Foundation resources support strong and relevant curricula, while the enhanced partnership with ICHRIE will deepen the Foundation’s on-campus engagement with hospitality students and faculty. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q03HSvx40

Today is all about the people who simply make magic happen. Happy National Hotel Employee Day to the millions of employees around the country who lead with heart and service to ensure guests have an unmatched experience each and every time they stay in a hotel. From front desk smiles, maintenance heroes to culinary stars - you are the heart of hospitality.