Ally of the Month: John Schultzel, Chief Growth Officer, Olympia Hospitality
Meet our ally of the month, Mr. December, John Schultzel. Family man, sportsman and lifelong advocate for women!
Dec 19, 2024


Ally of the Month: David Arraya, President, Conscious Hospitality Unlimited
Meet our Mr. November!! David Arraya is changing hospitality with Conscious Hospitality Unlimited, championing mindful, empathetic leaders.
Nov 22, 2024


Meeting the Next Gen of Men: Jesse Pohl, Analyst, Hotel Investment Sales, JLL
What does DEI mean to the next gen of men? Meet our Mr. September, Ally of the Month, Jesse Pohl, hotel sales analyst at JLL in Miami.
Sep 30, 2024


From New Hire to Promotion: How Mentorship Transformed My Professional Growth
Your first full time role can be difficult to navigate. Nelma Neto shares how joining a mentorship program can help!
Jul 29, 2024


Building Community + Connection: Inspiring Women in Hospitality
Looking to make meaningful connections in hospitality? We report from an Inspiring Women in Hospitality roundtable in London.
Jul 24, 2024

Male Ally of the Month: Burak Ipekci, Head Concierge at London’s Royal Horseguards Hotel + the International Secretary of Les Clefs d'Or
Meet our Mr. July, Burak Ipekci! The International Secretary of Les Clefs d'Or chats about why there need to be more women as concierges!
Jul 15, 2024


#IWTTF2024: Top Takeaways You Need to Know
More takeaways from the sold-out IWTTF in London!
Jul 3, 2024


Male Ally of the Month: Uwern Jong, Experientialist®-in-Chief, OutThere
Uwern Jong founded OutThere in 2010 to serve LGBTQ+ luxury travelers, little did he know...his readership was much broader. He spills all!
Apr 21, 2024

Male Ally of the Month: Lou Carrier, President, Distinctive Hospitality Group
Meet Mr. March, Lou Carrier! Lou is a long-time ally and friend. We share his thoughts on the importance of gender equality in hospitality.
Mar 30, 2024


Ally of the Month: Anton Safonov, Aquarius Hospitality Solutions
Inspired by his mom, who immigrated from Russia, Anton Safonov, has become a fierce ally for women. Meet our first ally of 2024!
Jan 6, 2024


The Importance of Allyship, Why We Love These Guys and How to Get Involved with Women in Travel CIC
All things allyship with experts from Women in Travel, plus we reflect on the men we have interviewed in our "ally of the month" columns!
Dec 18, 2023

Ally of the Month: Kurt Macher, GM, Shangri-La The Shard, London & Innovation & Experience Lead EMEA
Kurt Macher is supportive of all underrepresented groups, and as the leader of Shangri-La The Shard, London inclusivity is key to success
Jun 27, 2023


Celebrating Father's Day: 7 Pieces of Life Advice from Our First Male Allies
As Father's Day approaches, we honor and celebrate the influential men in our lives, who are not just fathers, but mentors and friends.
Jun 15, 2023


Ally of the Month: Calvin Tilokee, Revpar Media
Meet the funniest guy in the hotel biz and champion of women, Calvin Tilokee! We chat with the creator of the popular "Revparblems" memes.
May 1, 2023


Ally of the Month, Mr. March, Curtis Crimmins, Co-Founder & CEO of Roomza
Meet our Male Ally of the Month, Mr. March, Curtis Crimmins, Founder and CEO of Roomza.
Mar 29, 2023


Mr. January: Stuart Greif, EVP, Forbes Travel Guide
Introducing...Ally of the Month, a new column about the men going out of their way to support women in hospitality...like Stuart!
Jan 30, 2023


Marriott's Regan Taikitsadaporn: Being an Ally
The buzzword “allyship” is now being spoken about more and more as DEI is becoming a focus globally. But what does it really mean?
Oct 15, 2022

