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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.

Virtuoso Travel Week 2025 proved that in luxury travel, connection is currency—powered by women leaders, smart tech, bold data, and trusted advisors.

Hospitality icon Jonathan Tisch reflects on leadership, legacy, and lasting impact in this exclusive Q&A. Discover why he’s our Male Ally of the Month and how his values have shaped the hotel industry.

Chef Gaia Bartolini went from marble sculptor to Hilton award-winner. Her bold journey proves passion can take you anywhere — plus her squid ragu recipe!

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Paul McDonald is hertelier’s Male Ally of the Month for July, proving allyship is action, not words. Highlights from his talk at OutThere's Icons of Inclusion.

Thinking about a job in wellness? Susie Arnett of Six Senses shares 5 insider tips for launching a career—no spa background required.

Getting her start at family-run hotels in France to leading Christie & Co, Carine Bonnejean shares how motherhood and courage shaped her path in hotel real estate.

At OutThere's Icons of Inclusion event in London, three women hotel leaders share bold lessons on leadership, representation, and rewriting hospitality’s unwritten rules.

Money talks—but should it? This piece questions why we equate wealth with wisdom, and explores why we must amplify overlooked voices, especially women’s.

New research on multiplex jeopardy reveals how hidden ties stall women’s careers—plus tips to avoid it for yourself and help others break the cycle.

Feeling stuck? Columnist Nancy Mendelson revisits the feelings that can be signs it's time for change and the shifts you can make to reclaim your life and happiness.