Desislava “Desi” Petkova, Executive Housekeeper, Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill
In celebration of International Housekeepers Week, we chat with Desi Petkova, Executive Housekeeper at Hyatt Regency London -- The Churchill
Sep 4, 2023


Eva Mount on the Opening of The BoTree Hotel in London
The highly anticipated opening of the BoTree will happen on September 15 in London. We get the scoop from the woman in charge, Eva Mount!
Aug 30, 2023


7 Lessons from the Field: Amberle Bryant, Area Director of Operations, Sonesta Hotels
Amberle Bryant worked her way up in sales to become a GM and now oversees multiple properties for Sonesta. She shares 7 important lessons.
Aug 9, 2023


Bringing Sustainability to Istanbul: Ayşe Zeynep Sezerel, Owner, No11 Hotel
Growing up with a restauranteur father and realtor mother, it seems logical Ayşe would venture into hospitality. Her story is inspiring!
Jul 13, 2023


Meet the Woman Predicting the Future of Travel: Jenny Southan, Founder & CEO, Globetrender
Wondering what is next? Meet the woman predicting the future of travel, Jenny Southan, Founder & CEO, Gloebtrender.
Apr 26, 2023


Moving on Up with Stephany Chen, EVP, Global Hotel Desk, JLL
Not one to shy away from opportunity, Stephany shares her path from Michigan State to EVP at JLL, with stints in Chicago and Shanghai!
Apr 17, 2023


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.
Feb 6, 2023


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.
Nov 28, 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.
Sep 19, 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.
Aug 26, 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.
May 11, 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 23, 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?
Feb 7, 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!
Jan 8, 2022


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 30, 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.
Nov 24, 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.
Oct 11, 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.
Aug 26, 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 30, 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 26, 2021


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