In this session hosted by Cornell's School of Hotel Administration (SHA), a panel of Black hospitality industry professionals will share their successes and challenges through stories of Black ownership, brand development, and pipeline growth. Our panelists will also offer advice for both current and aspiring owners, operators, and developers.
Facilitated by SHA’s Victor Younger, the conversation will feature Andy Ingraham, founder and CEO of the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers; Crystal V. Thomas, Global Brand Leader of Lifestyle & Luxury Brands for Hyatt Hotels Corporation; and Warren Thompson, president and chairman of Thompson Hospitality Corporation.
