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The First Woman to Win World’s Best Pastry Chef Comes to London: Jessica Préalpato

It takes a French woman to reimagine the English Tradition of Afternoon Tea, award-winning pastry chef Jessica shares how she did it!

Carving Out Her Lucrative Niche: Eileen Ford of Haines Hotel Services Sells Extended-Stay

Wanting to be home more for her kids, Eileen started her own firm focused on selling extended-stay properties.

How Carmen Otero said "I DO" and Grew Weddings Biz for the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara in Cartagena

Thanks to the pandemic, 2022 is shaping up to have the most weddings since 1984. We learn how one hotel is saying I DO.

Leading the way for women in Saudi Arabia: Maria Bou Eid, The House Hotel Jeddah City Yard

Saudi Arabia is building up tourism as part of a massive economic development program, Vision 2030. Women are a big part of the changes.

Louise Bang, RVP, Sales + Distribution - Caribbean + Latin America, Marriott International

Louise Bang has worked her way up the ranks in sales with Marriott, she shares her story...and what GLEISURE is.

Mother-Daughter Duo: Nanci & Mary Jane Reilly

This month, we're profiling families that work together. Nanci and Mary Jane share what they love about building their travel company.

A Clear Vision: Crystal Vinisse Thomas, Vice President and Global Brand Leader, Hyatt

No surprise she's named Crystal! We chat about her clear vision of the brands she’s helped create and her impressive career journey.

You Can’t Spell Hero Without HER: Ivy Wyche

Ivy shares a heartwarming story of guest service and tells us a bit about what attracted her to a career in hospitality.

She Built a Better OTA: Jessica Blotter, CEO & Co-Founder of Kind Traveler

In celebration of Earth Day, we chat with Jessica Blotter, CEO and Co-Founder of Kind Traveler, the world’s first socially conscious OTA.

Soaring Sweetly: Leyre Pedrazuela, Executive Pastry Chef, Shangri-la The Shard, London

Not even 30 years old, Leyre has scaled the heights of the pastry world.

Making hotels and resorts shoppable: Suzanne Mahoney, co-founder of LiBi (Love it, Buy it)

Have you wished for a way to easily sell products to guests? New e-commerce platform Libi has got you!

Forging her own legacy in F&B: Megan Gray Stromberg

With a career that spans historic saloons to the famed St. Regis in NYC, Megan is cutting a new path in F&B by putting mission first.

It all started with a post on LinkedIn: Norrisa Gayle Shares Networking Tips

She was meeting everyone at a hotel conference in London. Turns out it was her first, EVER. We find out how LinkedIn launched Norrisa.

I've Had the Time of My Life: Heidi Stone, President & CEO, Mountain Lake Lodge

Heidi has put Mountain Lake Lodge on the map as the filming location for Dirty Dancing, but she nearly didn't even get the job.

Secret Hertelier: the day I met...

Introducing the "secret hertelier," she spills the beans on the famous and infamous...here's the first installment.

Flipping the Script: Castell Project BUILD Training Experience

Mel Miller of Pathfinder Hospitality was selected for the Castell Project BUILD training program––she gives us the scoop!

Rising from Within: Nydia Hoskins, GM, Omni Las Colinas

Nydia started at 19 working as a front desk agent, today she is the General Manager of the 421-room Omni Las Colinas in Dallas.

Motel Mogul: April Brown

Behind the scenes with April Brown, featured in the recent Netflix series Motel Makeover.

Inspiring Pair: Roseline & Roselaine Bien-Aime

No, you're not seeing double. These are the twins lighting up hospitality. Read about their fascinating career paths!

Running a Family Business: Julie Hastings, Marketing Director, Hastings Hotels

Belfast is having a moment thanks to the film with *swoon* Jamie Dornan. Here's the scoop on running a family biz in Northern Ireland!