Bringing Sustainability to Istanbul: AyÅŸe Zeynep Sezerel, Owner, No11 Hotel
Growing up with a restauranteur father and realtor mother, it seems logical AyÅŸe 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


Criminally Delicious: Verónica Garrido MartÃnez, 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 18, 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 15, 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 11, 2021

