Mr. May: Greg Smith of Preferred Hotels & Resorts on Love as a Leadership Philosophy
SVP People and Community at Preferred Hotels & Resorts, on why allyship starts with listening and great leadership is rooted in love.
6 days ago


The Best Mom-isms from Hospitality's Sharpest Minds: Wisdom That Built Careers
Hospitality's top leaders share the mom-isms that shaped their careers — from "eat first, then solve the problem" to never shrinking to fit the room.
May 15


When Partnership Drives Innovation: TIED @ the Bay Sets the Stage for What’s Possible
How TIED @ the Bay at FIU's Chaplin School connected students with hospitality executives to shape a tech-driven future through AI and entrepreneurship.
May 15


AI for Hotel HR: 5 Takeaways from Cornell HR in Hospitality 2026
5 takeaways on AI for hotel HR leaders from the Cornell HR in Hospitality 2026 panel: smarter scheduling, sharper vendor judgment, and protecting the human touch.
May 14


The Unexpected Gifts of Grief
Columnist Nancy Mendelson reflects on grief, loss and love, and how profound sorrow can bring perspective, compassion and a deeper awareness of life.
May 14


The Mental Load Is More Than a To-Do List. Leah Ruppanner Breaks Down the Eight Types Women Carry
The mental load isn't a to-do list. Sociologist Leah Ruppanner, author of Drained, explains the eight types women carry — and why they're so heavy.
May 12


She Has a Deal 2026: Meet the Winners of $50,000 in Deal Equity and the Three Women Who Closed This Year
The winners of the $50,000 in deal equity from She Has a Deal! Plus 3 women who closed real estate financing deals in 2026.
May 8


Cornell HR in Hospitality 2026: What Employers Can Still Do About DEI and Affirmative Action
What can hospitality employers still do on DEI and Affirmative Action after Trump's executive orders? Three employment attorneys break it down at Cornell HR Conference 2026.
May 7


Spotting Bullshit Is Easy. Navigating It Is Harder.
Spotting bullshit isn't the hard part anymore. Knowing when to call it out — and when to let it pass — is the real skill. Here's how to tell.
May 6


Angela Cooper on Why Luxury Concierge Service Is More Human Than Ever
Angela Cooper, Les Clefs d’Or Concierge at InterContinental Seattle Bellevue, shares why luxury concierge service remains deeply human in the age of AI.
May 5


Saying "No" Isn't the Hard Part. Owning it is.
Most of us already know our answer. The hard part is resisting the urge to soften it for someone else's comfort. A reflection on clarity, conditioning, and what it really means to own your "no."
Apr 27


Mr. April: Jon Makhmaltchi, Founder, J.MAK HOSPITALITY
J.MAK Hospitality founder Jon Makhmaltchi on why women run luxury travel, the C-suite gender gap, and what male allies can do differently.
Apr 27


Sally Beck Has No Time for Fear, HiPPOs or Shitty Emails
The Royal Lancaster London GM and twice-named Hotelier of the Year on leadership, culture and why hospitality is the best industry in the world.
Apr 26


By 2034, Hospitality's Workforce Will Look Nothing Like It Does Today. Kimberly Wilson Wetty Has a Plan.
Hospitality veteran Kimberly Wilson Wetty on the generational shift reshaping the industry by 2034, and how leaders can prepare for Gen Z, Alpha, and beyond.
Apr 23


Kassandra McLaren on the 68% of Hotel Guests Most Properties Never Really Know
Kassandra McLaren shares her unconventional path into hospitality and why hotels may be missing relationships with 68% of guests already on property.
Apr 21


Liberty, Legacy and Leadership: Innovation and Industry Insight at AAHOACON26
AAHOACON26 brought 5,300+ attendees and nearly 500 exhibitors to Philadelphia for a powerful look at hospitality leadership, AI, revenue management, student talent, and the future of hotel ownership.
Apr 21


When He Says It, It’s Brilliant. When She Says It, It’s Ignored.
Why do men get praised for the same behavior women get penalized for? A smart take on workplace bias, gendered language, and double standards.
Apr 17


Herstory: Neena Gupta on Reinvention, Risk, and Building Miiro From the Ground Up
Miiro CEO Neena Gupta on changing course, building a boutique hotel brand from scratch, and the leadership lessons she learned along the way.
Apr 17


At the Post Lech, Sandra Moosbrugger Is Carrying a Powerful Female Legacy Forward
At the Post Lech, Sandra Moosbrugger shares how warmth, detail, and female leadership have shaped one of Austria’s most iconic family-run luxury hotels.
Apr 11


Angie Licea Didn’t Grow Up Around Luxury Travel. She Built a Career Leading It.
Angie Licea, president of Global Travel Collection, shares how growing up on a Montana farm shaped her leadership, career path, and advice for women aiming for senior roles.
Apr 11


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