Princess Treatment or Red Flag? Unpacking a Viral Trend
Is “princess treatment” romantic or regressive? Nancy Mendelson unpacks the viral debate on gender roles, modern love, and what women really want in relationships today.
6 days ago


How to Lead When You Don’t Have All the Answers
Feeling the pressure as a hotel leader? Executive Coach Emily Sexton offers up the GUEST method—a 5-step guide to leading with calm and clarity when uncertainty takes over.
6 days ago


Hoops, Hospitality & High Tech: Game-Changing Innovation Takes Center Court in Indianapolis
Nearly 6,000 hospitality professionals gathered in Indianapolis to hear the latest on the intersection of technology and hospitality. Suzanne Bagnera and Emily Penfold Dailey share the scoop from HITEC 2025!
Jul 7


Chef Sunaina Sahadeo: Building Flavor, Growing Talent, and Feeding the Soul
Chef Sunaina Sahadeo is redefining leadership in hospitality—mentoring women, breaking barriers, and cooking with creativity, empathy, and purpose at Hilton.
Jul 3


Male Ally of the Month: Agnelo Fernandes on Owning Your Space, Lifting Others, and Leading Without Ego
Agnelo Fernandes, CEO of Cote Hospitality, shares leadership lessons, mentorship insights, and how women have shaped his purpose-driven career in hospitality.
Jun 30


Margarette Lee, Partner + CEO of Youngwoo & Associates, on Being Bold in Real Estate Development
Asian. Female. Short. And determined. Margarette Lee went from broke art student to CEO, breaking the mold in the male-dominated world of real estate.
Jun 27


Want to Work Smarter, Not Harder? Here’s How I Use AI to Do Just That
Want to work smarter, not harder? Discover how AI boosts productivity—and why it’s especially important for women to embrace these tools at work.
Jun 23


Travel Needs Women at the Top: Julia Simpson on Merit, Money, and Momentum
WTTC President Julia Simpson on why meritocracy needs structure, how travel drives GDP, and the urgent need for more women in travel and tourism leadership.
Jun 19


Backlash or Breakthrough? At IWTTF, Women in Travel Double Down
In the face of DEI backlash, IWTTF goes hard with honest conversations on why we the travel industry needs to double down on inclusivity.
Jun 19


Wellness, Wisdom, and the Power of Letting Go: Mirella Prandelli at Lefay Resorts & Residences
Journalist-turned-PR leader Mirella Prandelli shares her journey at Lefay Resorts, redefining luxury wellness, motherhood, and the power of letting go.
Jun 18


Seen and Heard: Women in Hospitality Talk Visibility, Personal Branding, and Career Growth
Women in hospitality share real talk on visibility, personal branding, and career growth at Inspire’s “How to Impact Your Visibility” networking event.
Jun 13


When the Unthinkable Becomes Routine
In a departure from our usual content, columnist Nancy Mendelson reflects on the scary state of the union.
Jun 11


NYU IHIF 2025, Smaller Crowd, Bigger Questions—and a Resilient Refrain: Travel is a Need, Not a Want
The scoop from the 2025 NYU IHIF -- hot topics, women on the scene and what to look for in hotel investment in 2025.
Jun 11


Rooted in Purpose: Barry Sternlicht’s Journey from His Mother’s Garden to Global Hospitality
Starwood Capital's Barry Sternlicht shares how his mother’s influence shaped his creative vision, entrepreneurial drive, and commitment to purpose-driven hospitality.
Jun 4


Rachel Vandenberg: Redefining Leadership Through Empathy, Intention, and Service
Hotelier, coach, and now flight attendant—Rachel Vandenberg shares how empathy, leadership, and purpose shape her many roles in life and hospitality.
Jun 3


Mr. May: Rob Weeden, Area General Manager, Shangri-La Hotels, Australia
Rob Weeden, Area GM at Shangri-La, shares how he’s championing gender equality, tech innovation, and leadership with heart in hospitality.
May 30


How The Calile Became One of the World’s 50 Best Hotels: Catherine Malouf on Legacy, Lifestyle, and Leadership
Catherine Malouf’s first hotel project, The Calile, made the World’s 50 Best Hotels list twice. She shares the story behind its bold rise to global fame.
May 27


Doing Good Is Good Business: Three Hospitality Companies Changing Lives and Boosting the Bottom Line
Doing good is good for business! Three hospitality companies prove that purpose and profit can go hand in hand—creating impact through procurement, care, and training.
May 25


What’s Really Next for Wellness Travel, According to the Experts
At the Citizen Femme x Allbright Passport To event three experts reveal the 7 trends shaping wellness in luxury travel.
May 21


Leading With Purpose: Gözde Eren, Area Vice President, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, on Mistakes, Mentorship, and the Power of Accountability
From minibars to mentorship, Gözde Eren shares her unconventional path, lessons in leadership, and how Hyatt is building a more inclusive future.
May 19

