Lan Elliott’s career spans 25+ years as a hotel real estate & transactions executive, leading deals in the U.S. and abroad. In 2020, Lan rejoined Acacia Holdings, a hotel investment entity she co-founded in 2010. Prior to Acacia, she held roles at Host Hotels & Resorts, IHG, W Hotels, and KPMG.
Lan is an Interview Host for It’s Personal Stories, and teaches Introduction to Hotel Ownership at university hospitality schools. She has been recognized in Hotel Management's 2025 Influential Women in Hospitality, LODGING Magazine’s Women In Lodging issue, and named to IHI’s 100 Most Inspirational Leaders and Top 50 Social Media Influencers. In 2024, Lan launched Athena Leadership Academy, where she teaches Introduction to Hotel Ownership at university hospitality schools. Lan was Co-Chair of Castell@College and led and launched the Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance’s Speaker Directory. Lan is a speaker and serves on conference and hospitality school advisory boards.
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