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InterContinental New York Barclay GM Sofia Vandaele on her hospitality journey, leadership style, New York market trends, self-advocacy, and wellbeing.

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.

Orient Express CEO Gilda Perez-Alvarado on reviving the legendary brand across hotels, trains and a yacht—and the leadership lessons behind the journey.

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.

From castle life to 800K followers, Carlotta Carabba Tettamanti shares lessons on hospitality, motherhood, and building Tenuta di Murlo.

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.

Lindsey Ueberroth on leading a family business, pushing back on the “nepo baby” narrative, and why true independence matters in hospitality.

Maud Bailly on leading Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems, breaking gender barriers in luxury hospitality, and the leadership habits that make power sustainable.

Aethos CEO Lily Wecker explains why modern loneliness is fueling experiential travel, and how she’s scaling a purpose-led hospitality brand without losing its soul.

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.

Jenna shares how mentorship shaped her career and how she builds and leads Hilton’s lifestyle brands.

Tamara Lohan shares her vision for Hyatt’s luxury brands and opens up about leadership, motherhood, ambition, and supporting women in hospitality.

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.

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.

Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki GM Elena Biniari shares her journey from beach bar waitress to five-star leader, balancing mindfulness, motherhood, and modern hospitality.

Latina leader Jelissa Toro Reid shares how she’s redefining hospitality through data, mentorship, and heart at The Standard Hotels in New York.

AHLA President Rosanna Maietta shares how her journalism roots shaped her leadership, the power of listening, and her mission to empower women in hospitality.

From hotel president to Broadway boss, Charlotte St. Martin shares the secrets, grit, and 422 meetings behind her powerful career pivot and leadership success.

Abigail Tan, CEO of St Giles Hotels, on women in hospitality, values-driven leadership, and Hotels with Heart—an award-winning social impact program.

AI rewards credibility. Hospitality PR legend Victoria Feldman de Falco reveals why bold ideas and trusted stories keep brands on the map.