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Do you hide behind your inbox? Nancy Mendelson unpacks why real conversations build clarity, trust, and stronger relationships.

Executive Chef Gemma Carlassara blends Italian roots with global flavors at Hilton Sofia, creating soulful dishes and leading with empathy and authenticity.

Ageism is the bias that won’t age out—hurting health, careers, and culture. It’s time to call it out and value wisdom, resilience, and experience at every stage.

Meet Mr. September, Philip Bolson, founder of the Hospitality Junior Board. Learn why our Ally of the Month, is dedicated to giving young talent a voice in hospitality.

Hospitality leaders at the Independent Hotel Show Miami share real talk on sustaining DEI in a challenging climate—why inclusion is culture, not policy.

The latest victim of cancel culture....Jimmy Kimmel.

5 lessons from AAHOA’s HerOwnership Conference: build your board, show up before perfect, lean on strengths, choose partners wisely, broaden the table.

At AAHOA HerOwnership, Amy Diehl, PhD, shared how “glass walls” hold women back in hospitality—and the steps leaders can take to break them.

AI rewards credibility. Hospitality PR legend Victoria Feldman de Falco reveals why bold ideas and trusted stories keep brands on the map.

Hotels.com’s 2025 Innsights survey finds hotels upgrading smart room tech—but guests still want comfort, clarity, and human service.

Highlights from Tech-Enabled Hospitality Live! show how hotels can harness AI, payments, and sustainability without losing the human touch.

Tara Colpitts, VP at Expedia Group, shares her journey from ski slopes to strategy, balancing motherhood and leadership with curiosity, courage, and grit.

Philisiwe Gumede makes history as the first Black woman General Manager of The Oyster Box, inspiring a new generation of South African women in hospitality.

Redefining “time well spent”: it’s not just productivity, but processing life—grief, joy, love. Quiet reflection is essential, not wasted.

Hotels show progress on gender equality but still lag behind. New report reveals women hold just 33% of board seats, far from parity.

Barbara Muckermann is steering Kempinski into its next chapter with vision and authenticity, showing that true luxury is not just about properties but about people, culture, and purpose.

Real-world lessons from hospitality show how a marketing mindset rooted in purpose, wellness & community helps us connect more meaningfully. Leora Halpern Lanz shares key takeaways from her new book!

From Silversea to Kempinski, Barbara Muckermann reveals her path to the top, including lessons from crises and luxury brand building.

Carolyn Turnbull’s journey spans IHG, Hyatt, Aman, and now Nammos Hotels, where she’s redefining luxury hospitality with bold vision and endless joy.

We spend our lives chasing perfection, but what we truly crave is to be seen. Nancy Mendelson on why being noticed isn’t the same as being valued.