Creating new pathways to hotel ownership + development for women.

Our Mission

She Has a Deal has one mission: to create new pathways to hotel ownership and development for women. It sounds simple, but the barriers are real, from access to knowledge and networks to securing capital.

We provide expert-led education and hands-on coaching. Participants gain unmatched access to the most influential industry leaders, from senior executives at top hotel brands to key players in finance and development.

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Getting excited? Get involved! There are 3 ways:

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Online Education

Our MasterClass shares lessons learned and behind-the-scenes details of hotel investing including tools, templates, and other resources to become a sponsor or savvier investor.

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Connect

Pitch Competition

Our signature event paves the way to hotel ownership by uniting women to source, underwrite, and pitch real hotel deals—guided by senior-level executives who judge the competition and offer mentorship and connection that extends far beyond the event.

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Invest

Investment Fund

We raise capital to close hotel projects led by women developers and create returns for investors.

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Upcoming
Events.

Save the Date for SHaDPitch 2026: May 2026

Apr 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Hilton Presents The Key: An Introduction to Hotel Ownership
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, 7920 Jones Branch Dr, McLean, VA 22102, USA
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Apr 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, 7920 Jones Branch Dr, McLean, VA 22102, USA
Join us for an engaging and education program designed to help new and aspiring hotel owners discover the keys to success.
May 05, 2026, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
SHaDPitch 2026
Marriott HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814
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May 05, 2026, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Marriott HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814
Join us for SHaDPitch 2026 - Tuesday, May 5th, an extraordinary one-day event.

A woman alone has power; collectively, we have impact.

Shelley Zalis, CEO, of the Female Quotient

Our Founding Sponsors.

We have been honored by the warmth and excitement with which the hotel industry has embraced She Has a Deal. Our founding sponsors, Hilton Worldwide, Marriott International, Hyatt, and TLTsolutions, have set the stage for transforming a pitch competition into a movement. Our gratitude to them and all of our sponsors knows no bounds.