Male Ally of the Month: Agnelo Fernandes on Owning Your Space, Lifting Others, and Leading Without Ego
Agnelo Fernandes, CEO of Cote Hospitality, shares leadership lessons, mentorship insights, and how women have shaped his purpose-driven career in hospitality.
Jun 30, 2025


Margarette Lee, Partner + CEO of Youngwoo & Associates, on Being Bold in Real Estate Development
Asian. Female. Short. And determined. Margarette Lee went from broke art student to CEO, breaking the mold in the male-dominated world of real estate.
Jun 27, 2025


Want to Work Smarter, Not Harder? Here’s How I Use AI to Do Just That
Want to work smarter, not harder? Discover how AI boosts productivity—and why it’s especially important for women to embrace these tools at work.
Jun 23, 2025


Travel Needs Women at the Top: Julia Simpson on Merit, Money, and Momentum
WTTC President Julia Simpson on why meritocracy needs structure, how travel drives GDP, and the urgent need for more women in travel and tourism leadership.
Jun 19, 2025


Backlash or Breakthrough? At IWTTF, Women in Travel Double Down
In the face of DEI backlash, IWTTF goes hard with honest conversations on why we the travel industry needs to double down on inclusivity.
Jun 19, 2025


Wellness, Wisdom, and the Power of Letting Go: Mirella Prandelli at Lefay Resorts & Residences
Journalist-turned-PR leader Mirella Prandelli shares her journey at Lefay Resorts, redefining luxury wellness, motherhood, and the power of letting go.
Jun 18, 2025


Seen and Heard: Women in Hospitality Talk Visibility, Personal Branding, and Career Growth
Women in hospitality share real talk on visibility, personal branding, and career growth at Inspire’s “How to Impact Your Visibility” networking event.
Jun 13, 2025


When the Unthinkable Becomes Routine
In a departure from our usual content, columnist Nancy Mendelson reflects on the scary state of the union.
Jun 11, 2025


NYU IHIF 2025, Smaller Crowd, Bigger Questions—and a Resilient Refrain: Travel is a Need, Not a Want
The scoop from the 2025 NYU IHIF -- hot topics, women on the scene and what to look for in hotel investment in 2025.
Jun 11, 2025


Rooted in Purpose: Barry Sternlicht’s Journey from His Mother’s Garden to Global Hospitality
Starwood Capital's Barry Sternlicht shares how his mother’s influence shaped his creative vision, entrepreneurial drive, and commitment to purpose-driven hospitality.
Jun 4, 2025


Rachel Vandenberg: Redefining Leadership Through Empathy, Intention, and Service
Hotelier, coach, and now flight attendant—Rachel Vandenberg shares how empathy, leadership, and purpose shape her many roles in life and hospitality.
Jun 3, 2025


Mr. May: Rob Weeden, Area General Manager, Shangri-La Hotels, Australia
Rob Weeden, Area GM at Shangri-La, shares how he’s championing gender equality, tech innovation, and leadership with heart in hospitality.
May 30, 2025


How The Calile Became One of the World’s 50 Best Hotels: Catherine Malouf on Legacy, Lifestyle, and Leadership
Catherine Malouf’s first hotel project, The Calile, made the World’s 50 Best Hotels list twice. She shares the story behind its bold rise to global fame.
May 27, 2025


Doing Good Is Good Business: Three Hospitality Companies Changing Lives and Boosting the Bottom Line
Doing good is good for business! Three hospitality companies prove that purpose and profit can go hand in hand—creating impact through procurement, care, and training.
May 25, 2025


What’s Really Next for Wellness Travel, According to the Experts
At the Citizen Femme x Allbright Passport To event three experts reveal the 7 trends shaping wellness in luxury travel.
May 21, 2025


Leading With Purpose: Gözde Eren, Area Vice President, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, on Mistakes, Mentorship, and the Power of Accountability
From minibars to mentorship, Gözde Eren shares her unconventional path, lessons in leadership, and how Hyatt is building a more inclusive future.
May 19, 2025


Trailblazers in Hospitality & Hotels: Career Curves, Comfort Food, and the (Very Real) Cost of Being a Woman in Charge
Four women share bold truths on leadership, failure, and allyship—reshaping hospitality with heart, grit, and purpose at Passport To 2025 in London.
May 17, 2025


Get Ready for the Age of Femmefluence: 5 Female Travel Trends Redefining Hospitality
A new report reveals how women are redefining travel. From solo adventures to healing retreats, here are five trends shaping hospitality for women.
May 16, 2025


Meet the Butleress: How Deidre Dukes Is Sabering Stereotypes at The St. Regis Chicago
Deidre Dukes brings grace, grit, and sabrage flair to The St. Regis Chicago—meet the “Butleress” redefining luxury hospitality.
May 13, 2025


The Power of Progress: 7 Takeaways from AHLA ForWard 2025
From owning your intuition to redefining leadership, here’s what made the 2025 ForWard Conference the most powerful one yet.
May 12, 2025


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