

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


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


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


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


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


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


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


How Barbara Muckermann Went from Cruises to the Helm of Kempinski
From Silversea to Kempinski, Barbara Muckermann reveals her path to the top, including lessons from crises and luxury brand building.
Aug 28


From Country Girl to CEO: Carolyn Turnbull on Why Nammos Is Hospitality’s Next Big Luxury Brand
Carolyn Turnbull’s journey spans IHG, Hyatt, Aman, and now Nammos Hotels, where she’s redefining luxury hospitality with bold vision and endless joy.
Aug 22


Why Being Seen Matters More Than Being Perfect
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.
Aug 21


Connection is the Most Valuable Currency: Highlights from Virtuoso Travel Week 2025
Virtuoso Travel Week 2025 proved that in luxury travel, connection is currency—powered by women leaders, smart tech, bold data, and trusted advisors.
Aug 17


Mr. August: Jonathan Tisch — The Original Ally
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.
Aug 16
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