What It Really Takes to Lead in a Family Business: Lindsey Ueberroth on Credibility, Independence, and Change
Lindsey Ueberroth on leading a family business, pushing back on the “nepo baby” narrative, and why true independence matters in hospitality.
Jan 30


When Competitors Collaborate: Hilton, Hyatt and IHG Unite to Strengthen Human Trafficking Prevention
We love a collab for an important cause! Hilton, Hyatt and IHG Hotels & Resorts unite with the AHLA Foundation to launch free, survivor-informed human trafficking prevention training for the hospitality industry ahead of a major year for U.S. travel.
Jan 28


Edge Hotel School Women in Hospitality: The Conversations I’m Still Thinking About
Takeaways from the Edge Hotel School Women in Leadership Conference on confidence, wellbeing, menopause, pay gap transparency, safety, and what hospitality employers can do next.
Jan 23


Male Ally of the Month: Thomas Charbonnier on Caregiving, Fatherhood, and Leadership in Hospitality HR
Meet our Mr. January and Male Ally of the Month, Thomas Charbonnier, a Cornell graduate and hospitality HR leader, on caregiving, parental leave, flexibility, and hiring.
Jan 22


Maud Bailly, CEO, Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems on Power, Performance, and Why Luxury Still Has a Gender Problem
Maud Bailly on leading Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems, breaking gender barriers in luxury hospitality, and the leadership habits that make power sustainable.
Jan 19


The New Rules of Friendship (That Nobody Asked For)
Venting is being rebranded as trauma dumping. Nancy Mendelson examines friendship, emotional labor, boundaries, and why messy, real connection still matters.
Jan 18


Returning to Work, Travel, and Running After Becoming a Mother
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.
Jan 15


Aethos CEO Lily Wecker Is Rethinking What Leadership in Hospitality Looks Like
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.
Jan 13


What Comes After Girlboss? Enter the Soft Girl Era
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.
Jan 10


Shannon Knapp, President and CEO of Leading Hotels of the World, On What Real Leadership Looks Like and Why Independent Luxury Matters More Than Ever
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.
Jan 9


Motherhood Didn’t Change My Ambition. It Changed My Systems.
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.
Jan 8


Five years ago, hertelier didn’t begin with a business plan: Who Knew!
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.
Jan 3


Jenna Hackett, SVP, Hilton on Building Lifestyle Brands and the Mentor Who Changed Her Career
Jenna shares how mentorship shaped her career and how she builds and leads Hilton’s lifestyle brands.
Dec 20, 2025


Holiday Cookie Swap! 10 Recipes From Women in Hospitality
From gingerbread to red velvet s’mores, discover holiday cookie recipes shared by women in hospitality, from global hotels to home kitchens.
Dec 19, 2025


Ally of the Month: Lennert de Jong on citizenM, Another Star and Championing Women in Hospitality
CEO Lennert de Jong of Another Star, formerly of citizenM, shares how he supports women in hospitality, tackles privilege and leads with real allyship.
Dec 12, 2025


The Rudeness Revolution: Why People Think Silence Is Acceptable Now
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.
Dec 11, 2025


ILTM Cannes 2025: The Luxury Travel Trends That Actually Matter
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.
Dec 11, 2025


Scoop: Tamara Lohan on Leadership, Motherhood, and Redefining Luxury in Her New Role at Hyatt
Tamara Lohan shares her vision for Hyatt’s luxury brands and opens up about leadership, motherhood, ambition, and supporting women in hospitality.
Dec 5, 2025


The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami GM Eugenia Dwyer: Leadership Lessons, Art Basel, and Culture-Driven Luxury Travel
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.
Nov 30, 2025


“She Doesn’t Need to Work.” Oh Really?
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.
Nov 30, 2025


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