What began as a 7 a.m. standing-room-only meeting at a crowded industry conference has evolved into a cornerstone of the annual hospitality calendar. FORWARD/26, held April 16-17 in Atlanta, Georgia, celebrated its progression from a grassroots “spark” into a powerhouse community of leaders dedicated to the advancement of women in hospitality.  The sold-out conference of 1,000 attendees, hosted by the AHLA Foundation, served as both a reflection of how far the industry has come and as a strategic blueprint for where it’s headed.  The Genesis: A Room Packed to the Rafters  The origins of FORWARD were born out […] The post The Small Spark that Ignited a Movement: Looking Back, Leaping FORWARD appeared first on LODGING Magazine.