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Must See Movie: DUTY FREE, the story of a hotel housekeeper and her son, perfect for Mother's Day

Mother's Day movie that will melt your heart, the tale of a 75-year-old housekeeper who's son takes her on the adventure of her life.

Eco-minded: Undraa Buyannemekh, President, Nomadic Expeditions & Three Camel Lodge, Mongolia

Spending her summers with nomadic grandparents in Mongolia, Undraa's life has come full circle as president of the lux Three Camel Lodge.

IS IT ME??

Are you suffering from Zoom Gloom? Lack of human connection has Nancy wondering WTF is going on…have we actually entered the Twilight Zone?

Joanne Taylor-Stagg, General Manager, The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences, London

As a girl in South Africa, Joanne loved five-star afternoon tea with her granny Sue. Now she's GM of London's glam Athenaeum Hotel.

Rising to the Top: Emma Watts, Pastry Sous Chef, Shangri-La Hotel, at The Shard, London

Le Cordon Bleu-trained Emma Watts shares the rise of her career, baking tips, and her favorite pavlova recipe in this week's F&Be column.

4 Tips for Returning-to-Work on Your Terms

No matter the reason you've taken a break from work, expert resume writer and job search consultant Lisa Rangel, shares her top tips.

Part 3: Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Global CEO, JLL Hotels & Hospitality

In our final interview, we learn about Gilda’s experience as a woman in real estate and adjusting to life as a new working mother.

Why This Housekeeping Post Went Viral on LinkedIn & What it Means for You

This simple graphic went viral on LinkedIn. We speak to creator Aileen Williamson to find out why, and what it means for hotels.

New Normal ... or No Normal?

Advice columnist Nancy Mendelson helps readers think through how the pandemic has shifted our views on work and life.

Attention Doesn't Mean Progress for Women According to Castell Project

The fourth Castell Project, Inc. "Women in Hospitality Industry Leadership" research report reveals little advancement for women in 2020.

Part 2: Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Global CEO, JLL Hotels & Hospitality

Part 2 in a series of interviews with Gilda Perez-Alvarado, CEO, JLL Hotels & Hospitality. She predicts what's next for the lodging sector.

Decanting the Secrets of a Top Sommelier: Melody Wong, The Carlton Tower Jumeirah

Melody Wong spills the secrets of being a top sommelier, she shares her career path and best wine tips.

Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Global CEO, JLL Hotels & Hospitality

What a year for Gilda Perez-Alvarado: promotion to CEO, becoming a mom at age 39, all during a global pandemic. She shares her career path.

13 Networking Organizations You Need to Know

Bookmark this! Essential list of networking organizations for women that can help you best navigate your career.

How do I cope with a mean boss?

A reader struggles with a cruel boss at her first job and advice columnist Nancy Mendelson offers tips to cope.

Eco-minded: Michelle Devlin, head of sustainability, Red Carnation Hotels

Head of sustainability for luxury brand Red Carnation Hotels, Michelle Devlin sheds light on why and how eco-friendly practices can work for

Women Raising the Bar: Maura Milia, The Connaught, London

Meet Maura Milia, bar manager of The Connaught Bar, which just won the top spot on the "50 World’s Best Bars" list for 2020.

Cornell Hospitality Outlook 2021: Experts See Light at the End of the Tunnel

Panel of experts organized by the Cornell School of Hotel Administration forecast what's next for lodging based on hard data and trends.