Male Ally of the Month: Uwern Jong, Experientialist®-in-Chief, OutThere
Uwern Jong founded OutThere in 2010 to serve LGBTQ+ luxury travelers, little did he know...his readership was much broader. He spills all!
Apr 21, 2024


Caitlin Clark and Why We've Had Enough of this Wage Gap Crap!
Columnist Nancy Mendelson unpacks the wage gap (again)––this time with basketball superstar Caitlin Clark.
Apr 18, 2024


On the Scene: Insights from AAHOACON24
It was the biggest AAHOA CON ever!! With more than 6,500 attendees, a new program for college students, and more! We have the scoop!
Apr 17, 2024


New Chapter: Ellen Federico, Event Planner to "The Butterfly Lady of Fire Island" and Children's Book Author
Former event planner Ellen Federico shares her chrysalis moment! Learn how she has become a butterfly conservationist and book author!
Apr 10, 2024


New York City Women of Hospitality Learns About Building-Trust Enabling Foundations
Rachel Vandenberg led a session on building trust-enabling foundations with teams for NYC Women of Hospitality. Here's what they learned!!
Apr 9, 2024


Is "The Case For Marrying an Older Man" a Marketing Plan for Women?
Columnist Nancy Mendelson unpacks the viral essay "The Case for Marrying an Older Man" –– you need to read this!
Apr 4, 2024


Dealing With a Multi-Gen Workforce, AI, Gig Workers + 6 Other Key Trends You Need to Know From the HSMAI 3rd Annual State of Talent Report
It's no secret that finding and retaining talent is a challenge. Dorothy Dowling explains the 9 key trends she found and you need to know.
Apr 3, 2024


How My Career Led Me to a Family: Spa Director Leesa Jones, The Tryall Club, Jamaica
Starting in spas, she flew to the sky with Virgin Atlantic, then to Necker Island, where she met her husband. Read about Leesa's adventure!
Apr 2, 2024


Male Ally of the Month: Lou Carrier, President, Distinctive Hospitality Group
Meet Mr. March, Lou Carrier! Lou is a long-time ally and friend. We share his thoughts on the importance of gender equality in hospitality.
Mar 30, 2024


On the Scene: 35th Annual Hunter Hotel Investment Conference
Wondering what went down at the 35th Annual Hunter Hotel Investment Conference? Stacy Silver reports!
Mar 27, 2024


The Deeply Disturbing Realities of Deepfakes
Thanks to AI images of women (and girls) are being "deepfaked" and turned into porn, with little protections for victims. Important read!
Mar 27, 2024


Facebook Is 20 Years Old: Here’s How Hotel Marketing Has Been Forever Changed by Social Media
Expert Whitney Reynolds shares how social media has changed hotel marketing...FOREVER. And what you need to be thinking about now.
Mar 26, 2024


When the Design Stakes are High with Louise Lythe, David Collins Studio
David Collins Studio's Louise Lythe shares her process for designing the sexy Tre Dita restaurant and bar at the new St. Regis Chicago.
Mar 24, 2024


New York City Women of Hospitality Celebrates Women's History Month With Tips From Zoe Pepper, Marriott Marquis
Have you ever thought...if only success at work (and life) could be simplified into 5 easy rules? Zoe Pepper has got you!!
Mar 20, 2024


How to Be Your Own Best Friend
You're a great friend to others, but how do you treat yourself? Columnist Nancy Mendelson unpacks how you've got a friend...in YOU.
Mar 20, 2024


Highlights from the Forbes Travel Guide 2024 Summit
We share the inside scoop on what happened at the invitation-only Forbes Travel Guide Summit 2024 in Las Vegas.
Mar 16, 2024


Igniting Inclusion: Hunter Hotel Investment Conference Achieves 51% Diversity in Speakers
Over half the speakers at the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference are from underrepresented groups (aka women and minorities). Progress!!
Mar 14, 2024


New Study: 82% of Travel Decisions Made By Women
We had a hunch women do most of the travel buying, now we have new data to prove it thanks to WayAway.
Mar 14, 2024


Inspiring Inclusion: Boutique Hotelier Gathers 100 + Women in London
Boutique Hotelier brings together female leaders in London for IWD. Panel offers five ways to elevate female talent and more insights!
Mar 14, 2024


Balancing Instinct and Insight: Mastering Decision-Making in a Fast Paced Environment
Discover how we can use intuition while making decisions in a fast-paced environment with hotelier Jurana Thorburn.
Mar 14, 2024


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