Female Founders in Hospitality

Join a global community of female founders shaping the future of travel and hospitality. Share insights, access resources, and drive innovation alongside inspiring women who are transforming the industry.

Our Story

About FFiH

Founded in 2022, Female Founders in Hospitality is on a mission to raise awareness of women building companies in the travel and hospitality industry and accelerate their success. As a community, FFiH does this by providing a networking platform, resources, speaking opportunities, and more.

Our Leadership

NINA KLEAVELAND

Founder, Lanyard

Founder, FFiH

headshot of LEE GONZALEZ

LEE GONZALEZ

Founder, L & L Hospitality

Steering Committee, FFiH

Susan Barry

SUSAN BARRY

Queen Bee, Hive Marketing | Host, Top Floor

Steering Committee, FFiH

Melissa Maher

Melissa Maher

Founder, Pinnacle Enterprise Advisory Group

Steering Committee, FFiH

In the press

FAQ

Explore the most commonly asked questions about Female Founders in Hospitality and find the answers you need to get started.

It’s free. We just ask that if you join, you are an active and engaged member of the community.

Founders in the travel and hospitality industry who are working on building their business full-time.

You need to be a founder or a co-founder of the company.