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The Women’s Hospitality Initiative is committed to developing and implementing programs for women to grow and achieve leadership positions in the restaurant community, and is a component fund of Nevada Community Foundation.

04/27/2026

Last week was filled with learning, community, and encouragement at the Women in Hospitality Leadership Conference and the Sip & Savor Grand Tasting events! ✨

Thank you for every ounce of support and dedication that went into making this all possible. We can’t wait to celebrate again next year!

03/04/2026

One of our co-founders, shares her career tips from her 20+ years in hospitality. Transitioning from college to the restaurant world allowed her to pave her own path to where she is today. 🍽️

We’re just about a month away from joining Jolene and other amazing female leaders at the 2026 Women in Hospitality Leadership Conference! Click the link in our bio to lock in your tickets.

02/18/2026

Behind the scenes of planning for the 2026 Women in Hospitality Leadership Conference! 👏 We’re gearing up for amazing speakers, networking opportunities, and empowerment in the hospitality industry.

🗓️ Purchase your ticket and mark your calendars for April 19-20, 2026 .

02/11/2026

Hear from our very own on her career tips she’s learned over her 30+ year career in hospitality HR and leadership development ✨

Here at WHI, we empower women in the hospitality industry by accelerating growth. By one event, piece of advice, and networking opportunity at a time!

02/04/2026

Meet Elizabeth Blau, one of our co-founders and the visionary behind so many unforgettable dining experiences ✨

Founder & CEO of Blau + Associates, Elizabeth is a hospitality innovator, cookbook author, and globally respected leader credited with transforming Las Vegas into a world-class culinary destination. With decades of experience in restaurant development, world-renowned consulting, and launching beloved restaurants, she has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Cornell Hospitality Innovator Award and a James Beard Award nomination for Best Restaurateur.

Proud to spotlight her as Co-Founder of the Women’s Hospitality Initiative, empowering women to rise as leaders in the hospitality industry through education, mentorship, and community. 💪❤️

01/27/2026

We’re excited to announce that tickets are now available for the 2026 Women in Hospitality Leadership Conference! ✨

📅 Join us on April 19 and 20, 2026 at . Click the link in our bio to learn more get your ticket today.

01/22/2026

Congratulations to our WHI friends and Las Vegas locals alike - including our Co-Founder Elizabeth Blau - on making the 2026 semifinalist list! 👏

We couldn’t be more excited to see Las Vegas’s growing reputation in the culinary space and we look forward to continuing to pave a path for the future professionals in this city.

12/30/2025

Introducing a powerhouse behind the scenes of hospitality ✨ Kristin Whittemore — a seasoned marketing and PR leader with over two decades of experience shaping hospitality brands across the U.S. and beyond. From agency leadership to small business ownership, she brings strategic vision and hands-on expertise to everything she touches. 📣🍰

A former Director of Marketing at Blau + Associates, Kristin helped bring the Women’s Hospitality Initiative to life. She is currently the VP of the Las Vegas office at Carma Connected, a PR & social media agency elevating hospitality brands.

12/24/2025

Here’s to a season of gratitude, growth, and gathering. Merry Christmas from the Women’s Hospitality Initiative! ✨🎄

12/17/2025

Meet Jolene Mannina, one of our co-founders and a renowned leader with 20+ years in hospitality ✨

Her journey began at Commander’s Palace in New Orleans and has since spanned chef-driven concepts, major festivals, and TV production. She’s led culinary programming for Life Is Beautiful and Further Future, created the Back of House Brawl and Secret Burger, produced Late Night Chef Fight and hundreds of unique culinary events, including .

Today, Jolene is the VP of Business Development at , creating culinary moments for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, and more.

A true visionary, Jolene continues to elevate how communities experience food, creativity, and connection 🍽️

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Las Vegas, NV

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http://www.womenshospitalityinitiative.com/

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