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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!
Shannon Knapp, CEO of Leading Hotels of the World, On What Real Leadership Looks Like and Why Independent Luxury Matters More Than Ever
Shannon Knapp, CEO of Leading Hotels of the World, shares her perspective on independent luxury, leadership, loyalty, ambition, and what it takes to lead at scale.
1 day ago6 min read
Jenna Hackett, SVP, Hilton on Building Lifestyle Brands and the Mentor Who Changed Her Career
Jenna shares how mentorship shaped her career and how she builds and leads Hilton’s lifestyle brands.
Dec 20, 20257 min read
Scoop: Tamara Lohan on Leadership, Motherhood, and Redefining Luxury in Her New Role at Hyatt
Tamara Lohan shares her vision for Hyatt’s luxury brands and opens up about leadership, motherhood, ambition, and supporting women in hospitality.
Dec 5, 20255 min read
The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami GM Eugenia Dwyer: Leadership Lessons, Art Basel, and Culture-Driven Luxury Travel
Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour GM Eugenia Dwyer shares her leadership journey, Art Basel programming, and insights on culture-driven luxury travel for women in hospitality.
Nov 30, 20256 min read
How Maria d’Orey Built Serenity – The Art of Well Being Into a Global Wellness Hospitality Brand
Meet Maria d’Orey, the female leader behind Serenity – The Art of Well Being, transforming Portuguese wellness into an international hospitality brand focused on people-first care.
Nov 23, 20254 min read
Meet Elena Biniari, the GM Who Starts Her Day with CrossFit, Ends with Gratitude, and Leads with Heart
Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki GM Elena Biniari shares her journey from beach bar waitress to five-star leader, balancing mindfulness, motherhood, and modern hospitality.
Oct 30, 20255 min read
Breaking Barriers and Building Revenue: Jelissa Toro Reid on Leadership, Mentorship, and Latina Power in Hospitality
Latina leader Jelissa Toro Reid shares how she’s redefining hospitality through data, mentorship, and heart at The Standard Hotels in New York.
Oct 16, 20258 min read
How Listening Became Rosanna Maietta’s Superpower as AHLA’s President & CEO
AHLA President Rosanna Maietta shares how her journalism roots shaped her leadership, the power of listening, and her mission to empower women in hospitality.
Oct 9, 20254 min read
The Surprising Secrets to a Successful Career Pivot
From hotel president to Broadway boss, Charlotte St. Martin shares the secrets, grit, and 422 meetings behind her powerful career pivot and leadership success.
Oct 6, 20255 min read
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