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Herstory: in-depth interviews with women at all stages of their hospitality careers where we share what drew them in, their challenges, successes, and a quickfire on fun personal interests. These articles will inspire you!


At the Post Lech, Sandra Moosbrugger Is Carrying a Powerful Female Legacy Forward
At the Post Lech, Sandra Moosbrugger shares how warmth, detail, and female leadership have shaped one of Austria’s most iconic family-run luxury hotels.
2 days ago7 min read


Angie Licea Didn’t Grow Up Around Luxury Travel. She Built a Career Leading It.
Angie Licea, president of Global Travel Collection, shares how growing up on a Montana farm shaped her leadership, career path, and advice for women aiming for senior roles.
2 days ago9 min read


From Belgium to InterContinental New York Barclay: Sofia Vandaele on Grit, Growth and Leading with Heart
InterContinental New York Barclay GM Sofia Vandaele on her hospitality journey, leadership style, New York market trends, self-advocacy, and wellbeing.
Mar 247 min read


Herstory: Brigette Bienvenu on Bold Career Moves, Mentorship and Putting Tampa on the Luxury Map
Brigette Bienvenu, Director of Sales and Marketing at The Tampa EDITION, discusses her path from New Orleans to luxury hospitality leadership, including roles at Hilton, W Hotels and Ritz-Carlton, as well as mentorship, wellness trends and Tampa’s growing luxury market.
Mar 186 min read


Gilda Perez-Alvarado on Reviving Orient Express One Journey at a Time
Orient Express CEO Gilda Perez-Alvarado on reviving the legendary brand across hotels, trains and a yacht—and the leadership lessons behind the journey.
Mar 75 min read


How Idalija Nacaite Became Spain’s Best Young Concierge, Honored by Les Clefs d’Or
Idalija Nacaite, Concierge at El Palace Barcelona, on being named Spain’s Best Young Concierge by Les Clefs d’Or and redefining luxury hospitality in Barcelona.
Feb 285 min read


How Carlotta Carabba Tettamanti Grew Tenuta di Murlo in Umbria and 800,000 + Followers on Instagram
From castle life to 800K followers, Carlotta Carabba Tettamanti shares lessons on hospitality, motherhood, and building Tenuta di Murlo.
Feb 214 min read


Next Gen: Phaedra Letrou on Food, Family, and Growing Into Leadership at The Capra
Phaedra Letrou, 25, reflects on food, family, and stepping into leadership at The Capra Saas-Fee, a modern Swiss luxury hotel rooted in warmth and community.
Feb 97 min read


What It Really Takes to Lead in a Family Business: Lindsey Ueberroth on Credibility, Independence, and Change
Lindsey Ueberroth on leading a family business, pushing back on the “nepo baby” narrative, and why true independence matters in hospitality.
Jan 307 min read


Maud Bailly, CEO, Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems on Power, Performance, and Why Luxury Still Has a Gender Problem
Maud Bailly on leading Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems, breaking gender barriers in luxury hospitality, and the leadership habits that make power sustainable.
Jan 197 min read
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