Frances Kiradjian

I love supporting and collaborating with other women's groups, particularly in travel and hospitality. I am proud to have been invited to join this prestigious group as a Focus group member of HoteliersGuild's LeadingHôtelières: a collective of senior industry specialists and academics campaigning for increased female leadership in the hospitality and travel sector. We believe that improved gender equality at the executive level is the key to our industry's future and we are committed to… Show more

I love supporting and collaborating with other women's groups, particularly in travel and hospitality. I am proud to have been invited to join this prestigious group as a Focus group member of HoteliersGuild's LeadingHôtelières: a collective of senior industry specialists and academics campaigning for increased female leadership in the hospitality and travel sector. We believe that improved gender equality at the executive level is the key to our industry's future and we are committed to driving positive change through demonstrating academic research, building sponsorship and like-minded networks, transforming design and development strategies, and engaging communication.

Members are part of a vision where more women in leading positions in the tourism sectors can and will make positive change. They have committed to participate and develop the following focus areas and pillars: Academia & Research; Sponsorship & Network; Design & Development and Communication & Media. Show less

HSMAI (Hospitality Sales & Marketing International) is an amazing organization with global members. I headed up the Los Angeles Chapter for a few years earlier in my career and thoroughly enjoyed the interaction with members and guests, developing educational programs along the way.

Serving as President of this prestigious organization was an opportunity to connect with some of the world's most talented sales and marketing executives, educators, and true leaders in business. Many of those members are still dear friends and we stay connected. One thing I loved about this experience was discovering the history of this group, dating back to the early 1900's. At that time, more than 800 executives would gather monthly at the historic Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles to… Show more

Serving as President of this prestigious organization was an opportunity to connect with some of the world's most talented sales and marketing executives, educators, and true leaders in business. Many of those members are still dear friends and we stay connected. One thing I loved about this experience was discovering the history of this group, dating back to the early 1900's. At that time, more than 800 executives would gather monthly at the historic Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles to discuss industry solutions for sales and marketing executives. I brought my talent in hosting conferences and events to the organization, taking it up a notch to connect and entertain members and guests in a more upscale and collaborative experience. Great memories! Show less

Expanding the universities reach to educating and mentoring women for leadership roles in hospitality,