Pan Pacific London Hotel Manager John Kelly on Kindness, Confidence, and Leading with Heart
Meet Mr. March: Pan Pacific’s John Kelly leads with empathy and allyship—proving kindness and confidence can go hand in hand.
Mar 30


From Academia to Advocacy: How Ashli Johnson is Elevating Black and Brown Leaders in Hospitality
In celebration on leaders creating today's Black History, we sit down with Ashli Johnson, founder + CEO of Hospitality Hued.
Feb 23


Make It A Movement, Not A Moment: Be Inclusive Hospitality Reveals 2025 Survey
Insights from Be Inclusive Hospitality’s 2025 Careers in Hospitality Survey reveal key DEI challenges and solutions in the industry.
Feb 10


Insights and Inspiration Through Storytelling: A Conversation About Climate, Conservation, Human Rights, and the Role of Travel
A live taping of the "Funny Old World" podcast sheds light on the intersection of climate, conservation, human rights and luxury travel.
Apr 29, 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


Highlights from the Forbes Travel Guide 2024 Summit
We share the inside scoop on what happened at the invitation-only Forbes Travel Guide Summit 2024 in Las Vegas.
Mar 16, 2024


Forbes Travel Guide 2024: Intentionally Elevating Equality in Luxury Hospitality
We get the scoop on the Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) annual Summit and how ratings and trainings are becoming more inclusive.
Feb 22, 2024


Empowering Women@Hyatt: One Year of Inclusivity & Impact
A year ago, Hyatt UK & Ireland made a deeper commitment to women and inclusivity with the re-launch of Women@Hyatt UK. We get the scoop!
Jan 16, 2024


Cultural Appreciation vs. Appropriation: 4 Expert Tips for Hotel Operators
Opening in a new market? DEI trainer and expert Rosina Budhani shares tips on how to avoid cultural appropriation.
Dec 21, 2023


Haircare and the Hidden Struggles of Black Women in the Workplace
A look at how grooming standards and haircare are impacting Black women in hospitality, plus ideas for straightening...the system.
Nov 7, 2023


Hyatt UK & Ireland "Celebrate our Sisters" and launch HyVersity, as Part of Black History Month
Hyatt UK & Ireland celebrates women and Black History Month with a new "HyVersity" workshop focused on inclusion.
Oct 27, 2023


New UK Study Finds a Third of Hospitality Employees Experience Discrimination
A new survey of more than 3,000 UK employees by Be Inclusive Hospitality, reveals troubling discoveries about discrimination.
Jun 20, 2023


Amen, Taika Waititi! Stop Asking POC About Diversity
Can frustration lead to change? Columnist Nancy Mendelson unpacks this in the wake of Taika Waititi's recent outburst about diversity.
Jun 14, 2023


Mandy Farmer, CEO, Accent Inns on How to Create a Caring Workplace Culture
From a "Care Bear" executive team to a Shaggin' Wagon, Mandy Farmer leads in her own way and it really works. She shares why and how.
Apr 6, 2023


New Study Reveals Massive Gender Imbalance in Hotel & Leisure Sector
Study by Aptamind Partners and WTTC reveals a BIG gender gap in the hotel sector. Women have a long way to go for equality in leadership.
Feb 24, 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


Stepping Into Her Purpose: Lorraine Copes
Lorraine Copes is on a mission to bring racial equity to hospitality. In 2020, she launched Be Inclusive Hospitality, she shares the impact.
Jan 27, 2023


Dorothy Dowling joins DEI Advisors as Principal + Interviews are Now Available on Podcast!
Dorothy Dowling joins the team at DEI Advisors, we get the scoop!
Jan 19, 2023


What Women Want
Contributor Rachel Vandenberg sums up what women need right now, inspired by the new McKinsey "Women in the Workplace" report.
Oct 22, 2022


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

