Bringing Spark by Hilton to Life
What does it take to bring a hotel brand to life? We chat with Alissa Klees about the new Spark by Hilton, her career, and being a mom.
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- Nov 28, 2022
Overcoming Obstacles: Stacia Harvey Randall
Sometimes we create our own obstacles. Stacia Harvey Reynolds reflects on her career and how she learned to get out of her own way.
- Sep 19, 2022
Career Ascent: Andrea Foster, SVP, Development, Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Andrea is passionate about paying it forward and offers lots of advice along with her career path in hotel development.
- Aug 26, 2022
Naomi Heaton: the Woman Disrupting the Hotel Biz
Visionary Naomi Heaton has come from building one of London's most successful property businesses to take on the hotel sector.
- May 11, 2022
A Clear Vision: Crystal Vinisse Thomas, Vice President and Global Brand Leader, Hyatt
No surprise she's named Crystal! We chat about her clear vision of the brands she’s helped create and her impressive career journey.
- Feb 23, 2022
Running a Family Business: Julie Hastings, Marketing Director, Hastings Hotels
Belfast is having a moment thanks to the film with *swoon* Jamie Dornan. Here's the scoop on running a family biz in Northern Ireland!
- Feb 7, 2022
Double Exposure: Growing Up Amish Brings Focus to Luxury Hotel Photographer Mary Blank
Mary had never been on a plane until she was 24, how did she become a go-to for luxury hotel photography?
- Jan 8, 2022
Tipping in a Cashless World: Elle Rustique, founder and CEO, TipBrightly
Less than 18 % of people carry cash today, and tipped workers are feeling it. Former educator Elle Rustique has come up with a solution!
- Nov 30, 2021
Creating the Caribbean Dream: Patricia Affonso Dass, CEO and Group GM Ocean Hotels, Barbados
A native to the islands, warm hospitality has always been in her blood. Patricia shares her Caribbean career journey.
- Nov 24, 2021
From Drag Shows to Speed Dating–GM Sherry Abedi Brings the Buzz to Viceroy Hotels
Sherry worked her way up through all hotel departments and credits her variety of experience to her success.
- Oct 11, 2021
Can't Spell Hero without HER: Michelle Walder, C Card Creator & Director of Operations, NOMAD London
Inspired by her own experiences battling Hodgkin's lymphoma twice, Michelle created the C Card to help cancer patients and their carers.
- Aug 26, 2021
What it's Like to Run the World's Largest Hotel Data Company: Amanda Hite, STR
Leading STR through international growth, acquisition by CoStar for $450 million in 2019, and now the pandemic...she's a warrior, wife, mom.
- Jun 30, 2021
5 Wellness Trends in Luxury Hotel Operations with Liv Gussing Burgess
Liv started as a butler at the St. Regis in NYC, then she helped build Aman. We tap her expertise on what's next for luxury and wellness
- Jun 26, 2021
Lodging Legend: Valerie Ferguson, Regional General Manager, Deluxe Resorts at Walt Disney World
Literal legend in the industry, Val has led the way not only for women but for all people of color...opening doors and shattering ceilings.
- Jun 18, 2021
Criminally Delicious: Verónica Garrido Martínez, Head Pastry Chef, Great Scotland Yard Hotel
The creator of London's most arresting Afternoon Tea–her tale from Michelin-starred kitchens in Madrid to the new Great Scotland Yard Hotel
- Jun 15, 2021
Petra Deuter, new CEO of HV Hospitality
Born in Chicago to German immigrants, Petra's career has taken her around the globe. She's gone from airlines to hotels, now a CEO.
- Jun 11, 2021
Olympian to CEO: Carrie Englert Zimmerman
From the balance beam to the board room, Carrie Englert Zimmerman, has used her athletic excellence to achieve success as an entrepreneur.
- Jun 4, 2021
Can't Spell Hero Without HER: Macarena San Martin
From collecting litter to caring for elderly neighbors, Macarena did her best to help her community during the last year.
- May 31, 2021
Wellness Woman: Diana Stobo, Entrepreneur & Owner, The Retreat Costa Rica
Intuition has guided entrepreneur Diana Stobo in making the best deicions in her career, including purchasing the land for The Retreat.
- May 17, 2021
Alpa Patel, Founder & CEO of Spaceez
Trying to help her father update his motel in Texas led Alpa to build an innovative design firm, but she first had to build her self-esteem.
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