July 16th 2023.
Ramon J. Sneed has been appointed as the new General Manager of Hotel Revival Baltimore, ushering in a much needed change for Black representation in the hospitality field. The Maryland native expressed great excitement for this accomplishment, as he hopes to continue building upon the legacy established by his predecessors.
Sneed's promotion is a rarity for Black hospitality professionals, as a recent report by the American Hotel and Lodging Association’s Castell Project deduced that the retainment and recruitment of Black employees has dropped nearly two points since 2020. Black hotel ownership is similarly abysmal, with Black entrepreneurs making up less than 2% of all U.S. hotel ownership.
Andy Ingram, President and CEO of the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators, and Developers, believes there is more to be done to “break the glass ceiling” for people of color in the industry. Sneed is looking to do just that, putting a focus on uplifting his staff and utilizing the Revival’s name and legacy to not only represent the company’s brand well, but also the Black professionals running it.
The 43-year-old has decades of experience in the industry and understands that supporting and empowering employees is a key factor in a successful establishment. He is aware of the responsibility he has to make sure that the momentum of the Revival’s connections and initiatives that benefit Baltimore keeps going.
Sneed's appointment is a positive step forward in the industry, and his dedication to the wellbeing of his staff and the racial landscape of hotel operations is admirable. His efforts prove that when it comes to representation, there is always an opportunity to make a difference.
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