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Stranded in Shanghai, Kim Lawton found unexpected care and friendship through the extraordinary hospitality of the team at the W.

Matthew Upchurch honors female trailblazers in Virtuoso’s Generations of Impact, sharing stories of how they pioneered luxury travel.

From sales coordinator to Mandarin Oriental leader, Tiffany Cooper shares career insights, tackling impostor syndrome, and mentorship.

Columnist Nancy explains 'Boomerasking,' the latest self-centered conversation habit, its effects on connection + tips to avoid doing it!

Karen Magee, President of Valerie Wilson Travel, shares insights on rebranding, mentorship, and balancing leadership with motherhood.

Eliza McCoy shares how AHLA’s No Room for Trafficking initiative is combating human trafficking with training, survivor support + employment

Highlights from a powerhouse panel on redefining success, boosting visibility, and empowering women in hospitality and real estate.

Design Hotels' Sarah Doyle and TikTok's Hannah Bennett share insights on travel trends at Skift Megatrends 2025 in London

Gilda Perez-Alvarado journey from JLL to leading Accor's bold vision for Orient Express, redefining luxury with trains, yachts, and hotels.

Grief comes in waves. Nancy Mendelson reflects on her personal journey since the passing of her husband and finding comfort in Virgin River.

Discover how AI is transforming hospitality by empowering women, creating safer workplaces, and opening doors to leadership opportunities.

Gisele Pelicot is the woman of the year. Nancy unpacks how she has changed the discourse on sex crimes forever.

Meet our ally of the month, Mr. December, John Schultzel. Family man, sportsman and lifelong advocate for women!

From the runway to Ritz-Carlton, Aman and more...hertelier contributor Yaminah Mayta looks into the "resort core" trend.

Feeling stuck? Rachel Vandenberg offers six ways to reclaim your power and move forward based on her presentation at OHLA Connect for Women

Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year is ‘Demure’—but at Hertelier, we say it’s time to ditch the quiet and vote for ‘Badass’ in 2025!

From a family of butchers to a global vegan expert, Meredith Marin is changing hospitality with plant-based innovation and sustainability.

Meet our Mr. November!! David Arraya is changing hospitality with Conscious Hospitality Unlimited, championing mindful, empathetic leaders.

Travel journalism faces “sustainability fatigue.” The solution? Inspire, entertain, and reframe sustainability as enriching, not burdensome.

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