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Hannah Demaio

Showing Up and Making Deals

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Although I wasn’t able to attend in person, I had the privilege of listening to the CEO panel recording from the She Has a Deal event a couple of weeks ago. Tracy Prigmore, founder of She Has a Deal, launched the organization with the goal of increasing the number of women hotel owners and developers....

Are You a Disruptor?

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Disrupt or be disrupted? Could this be a rallying cry for the 21st century travel and hospitality industry? If it is, what new skills, information and strategies will businesses need to thrive? To begin answering those questions, Women Leading Travel & Hospitality has partnered with the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration...

Joy in Growing Together and Looking Toward a Fresh Season

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I’ve noticed, specifically over the last month or so, that travel and hospitality marketing is back in full swing. And wow, I’m blown away by the incredible work that all of you and your teams have done to make sure these campaigns are relevant, relatable, exciting and resonating with every single generation. You’ve so clearly...

Hello From New York City!

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Hello from Women Leading Travel & Hospitality’s New York City Roundtable event! It has been a couple months since I’ve traveled last and since COVID, every trip feels like an exciting adventure that overwhelms me with joy. Every time I get on a plane or check into a hotel room, I’m reminded of how much...

Last Chance to Join Our Community at Inaugural Rate

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Women Leading Travel & Hospitality hosted its second in-person event last week in Dallas, and all I have to say is WOW. What better way to wrap up the year than in a room full of women leaders sharing experiences, knowledge and ideas. As our advisory board member, Jodie Brinkerhoff, put it, “You know it’s...

Harnessing the Power of Gratitude

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As the holidays and new year come upon us, this is my favorite time to reflect on everything that has happened throughout the year. In particular, I like to assess what I’m grateful for, both on a grander scale as well as on a day-to-day basis. Amy Morin said it best, “Being thankful can have...

Women in Travel Tech: Innovators Leading Us Into the Future

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Women make up almost half of the U.S. workforce, but they hold less than one-third of the leadership positions in technology. However, companies that are able to expand the roster of women tech leaders witness impactful benefits. For example, companies where 30 percent of their leadership team are women boast a 15 percent increase in...

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