Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Throughout the year, we hold celebratory and educational events to honor and recognize our diverse employees and committees.
Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we came together as a company to celebrate the rich culture, history and contributions of the Hispanic community and our colleagues. Consistent with our commitment to inclusion and belonging, we extended our celebration to honor both Hispanic and Latinx heritage, recognizing the diverse backgrounds of our employees. The event featured personal reflections from our Hispanic and Latinx colleagues, followed by a musical performance accompanied by a Mariachi band and an Argentine tango, both performed by our very own employees. We wrapped up the event with a festive happy hour featuring Hispanic and Latino-inspired fare.
Women's History Month
Organized by our women’s employee resource group, we hosted an event at Grand Hyatt Washington featuring Jim Risoleo, president and chief executive officer of Host Hotels & Resorts and Cia Buckley Marakovits, president and chief investment officer of Dune Real Estate. Ms. Buckley Marakovits shared personal stories and insights about her career journey in a more male-dominated field, her secrets to success and valuable business experiences. Following the discussion, the group got a special tour of the property and an overview of the renovation plans.
Lunar New Year
We hosted our first-ever Lunar New Year celebration, featuring personal reflections from our diverse Asian community at Host. We topped off the celebration with a special lion dance performance by a local dance troupe, red envelopes for our employees and a happy hour with traditional "lucky" Chinese foods symbolizing prosperity for the year ahead.
Pride Month
We celebrated Pride Month by hosting a special all-employee event featuring keynote speaker Ashley T Brundage, President & CEO of Empowering Differences. We were inspired by her journey and mission to empower those around us to make a positive difference. In addition to recognizing the LGBTQ+ community, we learned about steps and actions we all can take to inspire and empower others, create opportunities for equal access and greater understanding, be better leaders and allies, and make a lasting impact.
Black History Month
We hosted a series of educational and celebratory events throughout the month to recognize our Black colleagues and community. In support of Host’s focus on health, well-being and health equity for all, a local African American chef and holistic nutritionist hosted an on-site cooking demo where she showed employees how to make healthy dishes. Additionally, one of Host’s employees hosted a lunch and learn session where he shared his personal reflections on Black History Month including stories about overcoming adversity, making a positive difference in the community and living a healthier lifestyle. As the capstone to the series of events, we invited several of our non-profit partners who are focused on driving change in our Black and Brown communities to a social justice fair at our headquarters, and employees had an opportunity to learn more about the organizations’ work and programs along with ways to get involved.
ADA Day
In honor of the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we held an all-employee event to learn how ADA Day has helped change the lives of the people that it protects and what we do to make our hotels inclusive and ADA compliant. Two special guests and seasoned travelers joined us to share first-hand insight into what it’s like for individuals with disabilities to stay at hotels and how we can provide an optimal guest experience for everyone, of all abilities, through thoughtful design, accommodations and service.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
We learned about the rich history, heritage and traditions of Asian and Pacific Islanders and celebrated our diverse AAPI community at Host with personal reflections from our employees, including a Filipino and Vietnam native.
Diwali
We celebrated our Indian colleagues and community and honored the Indian culture and heritage with an all-employee Diwali festival where we learned about and got to experience the unique customs and traditions of Diwali. The event featured personal reflections by our employees, a ceremonial lamp lighting, a traditional Indian music and dance performance, Henna artists and an Indian-inspired lunch.
Juneteenth
We hosted a live virtual Food Network-style soul food cooking demo featuring the executive sous chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, a Host-owned hotel. We learned about his culture and traditions along with learning more about the history and significance of Juneteenth.
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