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In a culture that often equates caring with anger, Nancy Mendelson argues for a quieter kind of engagement rooted in clarity, restraint, and self-respect.

Ralph Radtke discusses leadership, trust, flexibility, and how the hospitality industry can better support women in senior roles.

Equal Pay Day has arrived with a frustrating reminder: women have lost ground again. Here’s practical advice to help women advocate for fair pay, negotiate with confidence, and push for more equitable workplaces.

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

At Hunter Hotel Investment Conference 2026, hotel owners, investors and lenders discussed deal flow, private credit, select-service growth, extended stay demand and women’s access to leadership.

Nancy Mendelson unpacks why awareness of the loneliness epidemic has not made people feel less alone, and explores the difference between being alone, feeling lonely, and building real connection.

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.

With 43% women speakers, honest AI debate, and standout interactive moments, NoVacancy London’s first edition delivered fresh momentum for hospitality.

AI is changing how hotels get found, compared and chosen online. Here’s what Jonny Brentwood says hoteliers need to do now.

It's OK to trust your instincts on people you meet. We don't have to like everyone. And we shouldn't betray ourselves to accommodate others.

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

Why does behavior that once shocked us now feel routine? A deeper look at America’s political turbulence and whether we’re living through a societal reset.

An inside look at the invitation-only Forbes Travel Guide Summit in Monaco: standout awards, AI and data shifts, wellness and longevity trends, and why the next era of luxury hospitality is already being built.

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.

A new global study from hertelier and Forbes Travel Guide examines women in hospitality leadership, structural barriers, and why endurance is no longer a sustainable career model.

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

Why has self-regulation and inner steadiness become mainstream? Nancy Mendelson examines the rise of emotional intelligence language online and what it signals about stress, instability, and shifting cultural authority.

Mr February Dan Assor shares why representation at NoVacancy London was intentional and how event leaders can shape industry visibility through programming choices.

Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travel Trends report reveals how “Whycation” intention is translating into booking behavior, from active travel and Flex-Lux to family-driven itineraries.

New 2025 Penn State data shows women’s representation in senior hotel leadership has stalled, with persistent gaps in investment, technology, and board roles.