UN Tourism and ITF call for action on women in tourism transport
A joint UN Tourism and ITF report reveals women hold just 6% of pilot roles and 3% of land transport jobs, prompting a three-year action plan to address structural and legal barriers.
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Pride Beyond June: Building Hospitality Where Everyone Feels Welcome
Area Sales Manager Aricia Oliveira of Pier House Resort and La Concha Key West argues that LGBTQ+ inclusion and authentic leadership must be year-round practices, not seasonal campaigns.
Accor Advances Industry-Leading Inclusion Initiatives Across Its Australian Hotel Network
Accor has enrolled 32 Australian hotels in Welcome With Pride's LGBTIQ+ inclusion training program, targeting 50 by end of 2026, with staff reporting double-digit gains in confidence and engagement.
Beyond the Glass Ceiling: How Women in Hospitality Are Redefining Leadership Through Education
The author argues that advanced education in hospitality management provides women with strategic frameworks and opportunities to overcome structural barriers to leadership advancement.
By Andrea Nicole Miles, hospitality professional, service leadership strategist, and graduate student, HFTP
FORWARD/26 Draws Record-Breaking Attendance, Showcasing the Future of Hospitality Leadership
The AHLA Foundation's annual women's leadership event drew 1,000 hospitality professionals to Atlanta, featuring 50+ speakers and 20 breakout sessions focused on advancing women in executive roles.
AHLA Foundation Recognizes Leaders Accelerating Women’s Career Advancement
The Foundation honored Sarai Jacko of Fairmont and Justin Knight of Apple Hospitality REIT at FORWARD/26 for advancing women's careers in hospitality leadership.
Rosewood Hotel Group Introduces Global Gender-Neutral Parental Leave Standard of 16 Weeks Fully Paid Leave for Associates Worldwide
The 16-week paid leave policy takes effect January 2026 and supplements local benefits where they fall short of the global minimum.
Rosewood Hotel Group Introduces Inaugural Cohort of Rise to the Table
The year-long program pairs 11 female F&B professionals from 8 regions with Rosewood senior leaders, launching with a week-long Hong Kong residency in March 2026.
Diversity & Inclusion Talks E2 Intersectionality & Coming Out with
Welcome to D&I Talks with Devi Virdi Episode 2: Intersectionality and Coming OutJoin Devi, Brett, Kate and Warren as they explore:Intersectionality & Coming Out – Which part(s) of yourself do you bring to work?· Discussion of intersectionality· Talking about having an LGBT identity and where that fits with other intersections at workWhat is visible and not visible and how those aspects impact how we perform at work#diversity #lgbtq #inclusiveleadership
Diversity & Inclusion Talks E1 Valuing Different Women in the Workplace
New Mini- Series by WHTT hosted by Devi Virdi Head of Diversity & Inclusion at WHTT.