Black History Hospitality Fact

Black History Hospitality Fact - Kathleen J. Bertrand is a well-known jazz singer and the former senior vice president of community and governmental affairs for the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau. During her time at the ACVB, Bertrand was the driving force behind the development of ACVB’s diversity marketing program, which positioned Atlanta as the top destination for African-American travelers.

In 2007, Kathleen founded Hospitality Industry Professionals (HIP Atlanta), which is one of the only organizations in Atlanta for minorities in the Hospitality industry. HIP Atlanta was founded with the express purpose of bringing together persons of various hospitality industry backgrounds to cultivate prosperous business relationships and to prepare individuals for leadership roles in the industry.

In 2009, she founded the BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta with the mission of bringing national and worldwide attention to Atlanta as a center for film and film production for people of color. The festival has grown to be one of the most anticipated film events in the country, drawing national attention from acclaimed producers, directors, screenwriters, actors and major media outlets.

Source: https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/kathleen-bertrand

https://m.news.atlanta.net/…/kathleen-bertrand-announces-ret…

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