Questex’s Hotel Management Announces 2026 List of Influential Women in Hospitality

NEW YORK, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Questex’s Hotel Management today announces the ninth annual “Influential Women in Hospitality” list, honoring innovative, leading women in the hotel industry.

The 2026 honorees were selected by the Hotel Management staff for their strong leadership and dedication to excellence in hospitality. This influential group’s list of accomplishments is as long as it is impressive, and Hotel Management is proud to feature these talented, inspiring women.

Hotel Management’s 2026 Influential Women in Hospitality:

Carmen Almos, CEO and Founder, Ashburton Hospitality
Nele Breitbart, EVP and Head of Asset Management, Waramaug Hospitality
Rachel Carter, Senior Manager Brand Strategy, Midscale Brands, Choice Hotels
Dawna Comeaux, Chief Operating Officer, Spire Hospitality
Liz Dahlager, Chief Operating Officer, Merete Hotel Management
Tina Edmundson, President of Luxury, Marriott International
Kimberly Furlong, President, Atrium Hospitality
Maire Griffin, Senior Vice President, Global Communications, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Jenna Hackett, SVP, Global Leader, Lifestyle Brand Management, Hilton
Kathleen Hollis, Chief Growth Officer, First Hospitality
Lily Hu, Executive Vice President, Business Strategy, Crescent Hotels and Resorts
Ashli Johnson, Founder and CEO, Hospitality Hued
Ashley Lin, Vice President, Strategic Growth & Investments, CoralTree Hospitality
Tamara Lohan, Global Brand Leader, Luxury, Hyatt
Sara Masterson, President, Olympia Hospitality
Katie Minnock, Founder and Managing Director, Castle Hill Hospitality
Rachel Moniz, Principal and Chief Operating Officer, HEI Hotels & Resorts
Lina Patel, Director of Strategic Franchise Initiatives, Red Roof
Deidre Schwartz, Principal at DS Contract LLC and President, NEWH Inc.
Lisa Smith, Senior Vice President, Asset Management, Noble Investment Group
Michelle Steffens, Chief Operating Officer, Sonesta International Hotels
Anuja Stites, Vice President, Loyalty Performance & Partnerships, IHG Hotels & Resorts
Maggie Houston Stokes, Corporate Director of Operations, Arlo Hotels
Alice Walsh, Senior Vice President of Sales, Remington Hospitality
Caroline Warren, Chief People Officer, Pyramid Global Hospitality

Esther Hertzfeld, Executive Editor, Hotel Management said, “It is a privilege for Hotel Management to honor the visionary women shaping the future of hospitality. The 2026 Influential Women in Hospitality are redefining the global hospitality industry. Their dedication, creativity and impact set a new standard for excellence. We are pleased to celebrate their remarkable achievements.”

The 2026 Influential Women in Hospitality honorees are featured in the April/May Issue of Hotel Management and online. Visit here to learn more.

About Hotel Management, a Division of Questex Hospitality Group
Hotel Management creates content for the hospitality ecosystem with one shared goal of operating hotels efficiently and profitably. Hotel Management is a leading B2B centralized source for the latest news, trends and analysis across the hospitality industry. Stay up to date on breaking news in global and local development, technology, investment, operations, food & beverage, design and more.

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Executive Editor
212-400-6230
ehertzfeld@questex.com

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