Saluting the Hospitality Industry’s Women Trailblazers

Women are shaking up hospitality like never before, bringing talent, ideas and a can-do attitude to the sector in unprecedented times. Here, thirty professionals who are today disrupting the industry across the region in a big way, share their success stories and offer words of wisdom to those just starting out. One of the featured trailblazers is Hala Massaad.

HALA C. MASSAAD
General manager
Raouche Arjaan by Rotana (Lebanon)
Years in the role 11
Greatest professional achievement to date The first promoted woman to become a general manager in Rotana Hotels.
Policies that you have implemented within the company benefiting women’s career development Encouragement of equal opportunities specially married women with a family. Empowerment of women’s initiatives and celebrating important milestones through internal communication and engagement.
What advice would you give to young women in the industry? Have a balanced life and take care of yourself, your health, your lifestyle and your personal well-being. Delegate at work and at home focus on the most important things. Be efficient and focused. If you see any breach of equal opportunities, be bold and address it.
Can you name one or more women in the industry that has been a role model or mentor to you? Anja Luthje, group director of rooms and quality at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. She is a high-quality, detail-oriented woman, a people’s person and a bold leader.

Source: https://www.hospitalitynewsmag.com/en/event/leading-the-way-saluting-the-hospitality-industrys-women-trailblazers/