"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


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.
Apr 20, 2022


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!
Apr 15, 2022


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.
Apr 13, 2022


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.
Apr 11, 2022


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.
Mar 30, 2022


Secret Hertelier: the day I met...
Introducing the "secret hertelier," she spills the beans on the famous and infamous...here's the first installment.
Mar 21, 2022


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!
Mar 15, 2022


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.
Mar 14, 2022


Motel Mogul: April Brown
Behind the scenes with April Brown, featured in the recent Netflix series Motel Makeover.
Mar 2, 2022


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!
Feb 28, 2022


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