AAHOA’s HerOwnership Conference set for Sept. 12-13

AAHOA'S THIRD ANNUAL HerOwnership Conference will be held Sept. 12-13 in Redondo Beach, California, featuring speakers and sessions to help women succeed in hotel ownership. The event includes three breakout sessions focused on the conference's pillars: hotel ownership, mental health and wellness, and executive leadership.

"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 Miraj Patel, AAHOA’s chairman. "Their dedication, innovation and leadership are vital to our success. We must continue supporting and empowering these women to lead and succeed. AAHOA does so through the HerOwnership initiative and conference, celebrating women's successes in our industry and providing tools to help them connect, learn, and expand their thinking."

Keynote speakers include Neeti Dewan, author, speaker, and CEO, on "Mindset Makeover: Personal and Business Growth Strategies of Top Women Hoteliers," and Raji Brar, co-founder of the Bakersfield Sikh Women's Association and COO of Countryside, on "Building Bridges: The Power of Women in Political Engagement," AAHOA said.

The conference also will include two pre-conference masterclasses: one by Kalibri Labs on commercial strategy and another by Gauthier Murphy & Houghtaling on insurance essentials. Day 1 will conclude with the HerOwnership La Dolce Vita Festa Reception, supported by Sonesta, offering a relaxing Italian Coast-themed evening to enjoy "la dolce vita" or "the sweet life."

"Our Third Annual HerOwnership Conference is more than just an event; it's a movement that amplifies the voices of women in hospitality," said Laura Lee Blake, AAHOA’s president and CEO. "I am excited to engage with and learn from these trailblazing women as we continue to empower each other, push boundaries and redefine leadership in our industry and beyond. We are also grateful to the event's sponsors, who support women in our industry and help make this event possible year after year."

In April, AAHOA rebranded its Regional Conferences and Trade Shows as "Hotel Owners Conferences & Trade Shows," highlighting initiatives like HerOwnership and HYPE roundtables to foster connections, collaboration, and advancement for women and the next generation of leaders.