Abstract
Recently, there has been an increased focus on Black-owned businesses in the United States, and African American female entrepreneurship is on the rise. While Black women are slowly changing the face of the American hotel and lodging industry, their historic disparity and underrepresentation have engendered persistent concerns about how they are perceived relative to their peers. This study addresses the inclusion, acceptance, and support of African American women-owned lodging properties by analyzing several contemporary entrepreneurs’ properties, experiences, and statuses.
Presenters
Te'aunte' PhillipsStudent, Hospitality Management, Virginia State University, Virginia, United States Ivan Turnipseed
Professor, Hospitality Management, Virgnia State University, Pennsylvania, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Entrepreneurship, Feminism, Gender, Hospitality, Hotels, Inclusion, Race, Stereotypes
