Juliette Boone – Articles

In 2013, some colleagues and I published a research study in the Cornell Hospitality Quarterly concerning the lack of advancement of women into the C-Suite in the hospitality industry. Our work was borne out of a curiosity about the reported career obstacles that modern female executives faced. In the present era of “Me Too,” it seems appropriate to revisit that research to shine a light again upon the issues that might hold women back, as well as to re-examine the ways business leaders can help women to navigate those obstacles successfully.

With five fewer companies in the mix this year, the continued shake-up and consolidation trend across public gaming companies is the theme in AETHOS Consulting Group's study of corporate governance in the gaming industry.

In our 15th annual study of US board performance, Host Hotels & Resorts and Starwood Hotels & Resorts tie for first place. Host rose from its 7th place ranking and Starwood from 4th in last year’s study, edging past Sunstone Hotel Investors, last year’s winner.

The 2013 ranking of gaming’s best boards emphasized diversity, clearing the way for MGM Resorts to capture the top spot.

The passing of Sarbanes-Oxley, acquisition of hotels by non-traditional owners and Green Revolution are forces that have pushed the hospitality industry to develop new competencies within its talent pool.

Sunstone Hotel Investors leaps to the top in the 14th annual Top-Performing Board analysis of US public hotel companies.

The 12th annual study evaluates the Best Gaming Boards of 2009. Conclusions are based on analysis of 35 public gaming companies.