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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!


Deniz Dorbek Spent 25 Years Inside the Biggest Hotel Brands. Then She Walked Away to Build Her Own.
Deniz Dorbek spent 25 years at Hilton, Hyatt and Wyndham before founding Regulus Collective. She talks career moves, motherhood and going out on her own.
12 hours ago6 min read


Angela Cooper on Why Luxury Concierge Service Is More Human Than Ever
Angela Cooper, Les Clefs d’Or Concierge at InterContinental Seattle Bellevue, shares why luxury concierge service remains deeply human in the age of AI.
May 58 min read


Sally Beck Has No Time for Fear, HiPPOs or Shitty Emails
The Royal Lancaster London GM and twice-named Hotelier of the Year on leadership, culture and why hospitality is the best industry in the world.
Apr 267 min read


By 2034, Hospitality's Workforce Will Look Nothing Like It Does Today. Kimberly Wilson Wetty Has a Plan.
Hospitality veteran Kimberly Wilson Wetty on the generational shift reshaping the industry by 2034, and how leaders can prepare for Gen Z, Alpha, and beyond.
Apr 235 min read


Kassandra McLaren on the 68% of Hotel Guests Most Properties Never Really Know
Kassandra McLaren shares her unconventional path into hospitality and why hotels may be missing relationships with 68% of guests already on property.
Apr 216 min read


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.
Apr 117 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.
Apr 119 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
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