hertelier is an online media platform that inspires women in hospitality to pursue, navigate and nurture their careers at every stage. 

Melissa shares what returning to work travel and running looked like as a new mother, and how motherhood reshaped identity, movement, and systems on the road.

Aethos CEO Lily Wecker explains why modern loneliness is fueling experiential travel, and how she’s scaling a purpose-led hospitality brand without losing its soul.

A personal essay by Zoe Koumbouzi on burnout, ambition, and what comes after girlboss culture, as women in hospitality redefine leadership through energy, clarity, and self-respect.

Shannon Knapp, CEO of Leading Hotels of the World, shares her perspective on independent luxury, leadership, loyalty, ambition, and what it takes to lead at scale.

Becoming a mother while running a business in travel and hospitality didn’t change my ambition. It did change my systems, my approach, and my awareness of invisible labor.

Nancy Mendelson reflects on five years of hertelier. She shares why it was important to build a media platform for women in hospitality, even without an end goal in mind.

Jenna shares how mentorship shaped her career and how she builds and leads Hilton’s lifestyle brands.

From gingerbread to red velvet s’mores, discover holiday cookie recipes shared by women in hospitality, from global hotels to home kitchens.

CEO Lennert de Jong of Another Star, formerly of citizenM, shares how he supports women in hospitality, tackles privilege and leads with real allyship.

Why has basic courtesy vanished? This piece unpacks the rise of non-response culture, why silence isn’t neutral, and what it reveals about our evolving professional norms.

ILTM Cannes 2025 revealed the real forces shaping luxury travel: longevity wellness, soaring ADRs, purpose-led trips, cruising’s rise, and women leading the room.

Tamara Lohan shares her vision for Hyatt’s luxury brands and opens up about leadership, motherhood, ambition, and supporting women in hospitality.

Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour GM Eugenia Dwyer shares her leadership journey, Art Basel programming, and insights on culture-driven luxury travel for women in hospitality.

Why do people question ambitious women? Nancy unpacks the myth that women “don’t need to work,” challenging age, purpose, and career expectations in hospitality.

Build skills, build confidence. Nelma Neto on why lifelong learning matters, how to identify strengths, and how to grow your career as a woman in hospitality.

Meet our Male Ally of the Month: Ted Teng, the hospitality exec behind Sheraton, Wyndham, and Leading Hotels, known for elevating women and future leaders.

Meet Maria d’Orey, the female leader behind Serenity – The Art of Well Being, transforming Portuguese wellness into an international hospitality brand focused on people-first care.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with four delicious recipes from rising women chefs in hospitality. From Buckeyes to a white chocolate pumpkin tart, roast carrot salad, and a deconstructed pumpkin pie, these dishes add flavor, comfort, and fresh inspiration to your holiday table.

AI is reshaping travel search. Discover why iconic hotels are going invisible online and what brands must do now to stay visible in the AI era.

Women everywhere are underpaid—not because we lack worth, but because gratitude, fear, and invisible labor keep us from asking for it. Here’s how to change that.