How Listening Became Rosanna Maietta’s Superpower as AHLA’s President & CEO
AHLA President Rosanna Maietta shares how her journalism roots shaped her leadership, the power of listening, and her mission to empower women in hospitality.
Oct 9, 2025


The Surprising Secrets to a Successful Career Pivot
From hotel president to Broadway boss, Charlotte St. Martin shares the secrets, grit, and 422 meetings behind her powerful career pivot and leadership success.
Oct 6, 2025


Herstory: Abigail Tan on Leading St Giles and Building Hotels with Heart
Abigail Tan, CEO of St Giles Hotels, on women in hospitality, values-driven leadership, and Hotels with Heart—an award-winning social impact program.
Oct 1, 2025


The Most Underused App on Your Phone: The Call Button!
Do you hide behind your inbox? Nancy Mendelson unpacks why real conversations build clarity, trust, and stronger relationships.
Sep 30, 2025


Cooking Without Borders: Hilton’s Chef Gemma Carlassara’s Culinary Journey Rooted in Tradition and Connection
Executive Chef Gemma Carlassara blends Italian roots with global flavors at Hilton Sofia, creating soulful dishes and leading with empathy and authenticity.
Sep 29, 2025


Ageism: The Bias That Just Won't Age Out
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.
Sep 26, 2025


Male Ally of the Month: Philip Bolson
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.
Sep 24, 2025


DEI in the Face of Anti-DEI: Hospitality Leaders Keep It Real
Hospitality leaders at the Independent Hotel Show Miami share real talk on sustaining DEI in a challenging climate—why inclusion is culture, not policy.
Sep 19, 2025


When Money Talks, Who Gets Silenced? Jimmy Kimmel...That's Who!
The latest victim of cancel culture....Jimmy Kimmel.
Sep 18, 2025


Where Sisterhood Meets Strategy: 5 Takeaways from AAHOA HerOwnership 2025
5 lessons from AAHOA’s HerOwnership Conference: build your board, show up before perfect, lean on strengths, choose partners wisely, broaden the table.
Sep 15, 2025


Glass Walls in Hospitality: What’s Holding Women Back and How to Break Through
At AAHOA HerOwnership, Amy Diehl, PhD, shared how “glass walls” hold women back in hospitality—and the steps leaders can take to break them.
Sep 15, 2025


Hospitality PR in an AI World: Victoria Feldman de Falco on Ideas, Credibility, and Risk-Taking
AI rewards credibility. Hospitality PR legend Victoria Feldman de Falco reveals why bold ideas and trusted stories keep brands on the map.
Sep 15, 2025


Who’s dumb? Guests Or Hotels That Put In Too Much “Smart” Tech
Hotels.com’s 2025 Innsights survey finds hotels upgrading smart room tech—but guests still want comfort, clarity, and human service.
Sep 11, 2025


Can Tech Be Hospitable? 9 Fresh Truths from Tech-Enabled Hospitality Live!
Highlights from Tech-Enabled Hospitality Live! show how hotels can harness AI, payments, and sustainability without losing the human touch.
Sep 9, 2025


Leading with Curiosity and Courage — Tara Colpitts, Vice President of Partner Operations at Expedia Group
Tara Colpitts, VP at Expedia Group, shares her journey from ski slopes to strategy, balancing motherhood and leadership with curiosity, courage, and grit.
Sep 8, 2025


Philisiwe Gumede Named First Black Woman to Lead The Oyster Box as General Manager
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.
Sep 8, 2025


Redefining What Counts As “Time Well Spent”
Redefining “time well spent”: it’s not just productivity, but processing life—grief, joy, love. Quiet reflection is essential, not wasted.
Sep 4, 2025


Hotels Still Lag on Gender Equality in the Boardroom, Finds New Report
Hotels show progress on gender equality but still lag behind. New report reveals women hold just 33% of board seats, far from parity.
Sep 3, 2025


Barbara Muckermann on Steering Kempinski’s Future and Elevating Women in Hospitality
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.
Sep 2, 2025


Five Marketing Mindset Lessons Everyone Can Use
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!
Aug 28, 2025


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