Career Ascent: Andrea Foster, SVP, Development, Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Andrea is passionate about paying it forward and offers lots of advice along with her career path in hotel development.
Sep 19, 2022


Why is Being An Immigrant My Superpower?
Contributor Maria Navarro reflects on what being an immigrant means to her, and how it has shaped her worldview and work ethic.
Sep 15, 2022


Industry Icons Penny Wing and Elaine Macy Disrupt the Sales Status Quo with Reiimagine
Tired of dealing with hotel sales commissions, Penny Wing and Elaine Macy rewrite the rule book!
Sep 8, 2022


Presidential Moves: Jillian Katcher Takes the Top Spot at Twin Bridges Hospitality
Ever dream about landing the top job, but wonder what the path to get there actually looks like? We find out with Jillian as our guide.
Sep 7, 2022


Naomi Heaton: the Woman Disrupting the Hotel Biz
Visionary Naomi Heaton has come from building one of London's most successful property businesses to take on the hotel sector.
Aug 26, 2022


Las Qolqas' Luciana Martinez Angulo: Hospitality and Sustainability in Peru's Sacred Valley
How to bring sustainability and luxury to Peru's Sacred Valley? We chat with Las Qolqas' Luciana Martinez Angulo!
Aug 22, 2022


Naureen Ahmed, Founder, "Inspiring Women in Hospitality" Shares Her Own Inspiring Story
We turn the mic to Naureen Ahmed, founder of Inspiring Women in Hospitality to learn more about her career journey!
Aug 1, 2022


Why Does Working in Hospitality Change You as a Person?
New contributor Maria Navarro contemplates how hospitality has changed her outlook––very relatable!
Jul 21, 2022


Change: the One Constant
Maria is about to move to Whistler, BC to take a new role with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, she reflects on the move.
Jul 19, 2022


Delighting Luxury Guests at the Dorchester Collection: Zoe Jenkins, GM, Coworth Park
Some forty years into her career, Zoe Jenkins is still as motivated as ever to delight and deliver luxury service.
Jul 18, 2022


"Invest In Women. Pay Women. Hire Women." Dawn Gallagher on Leadership + the Shirt that Stole HSMAI
A strong believer in the power of women, Dawn shares her thoughts on leadership.
Jul 15, 2022


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!
Jul 1, 2022


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.
Jun 29, 2022


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.
Jun 7, 2022


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.
May 29, 2022


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.
May 19, 2022


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.
May 12, 2022


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.
May 11, 2022


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.
Apr 27, 2022


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.
Apr 22, 2022


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