218 – The Hospitality SHE Suite: Rosanna Maietta

Preparation is key for female leaders in the hospitality industry! Today on the Hospitality SHE Suite, we are joined by the President and CEO of AHLA (American Hotel & Lodging Association), Rosanna Maietta, to talk about her successful career and leadership style. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about what inspired Rosanna to get into hospitality, what her role at AHLA looks like, what she is focused on at the moment as CEO of the organization, and more! We go on to discuss Rosanna’s leadership style and how it’s evolved over the years through the ups and downs of the industry before we delve into some words of wisdom from Rosanna on how to move past doubting yourself as a leader. She even touches on the importance of being prepared to use your voice as a woman when you are given the opportunity, why mentoring the next generation of female leaders is essential, and what men can do to support women in leadership positions. Rosanna then shares some advice for the younger generation that she wishes she had been given early in her career. Finally, our guest tells us about her role in The Hospitality Show and what she’s looking forward to about the event. Thanks for listening!