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Apr 19, 2023

What's Your Process? How Christina Poon, GM, W New York–Union Square Leads a Successful Meeting

Reinventing a flagship hotel is BIG. Where do you even start to get your team onboard? A successful meeting is step one.

What's Your Process? How Christina Poon, GM, W New York–Union Square Leads a Successful Meeting

Nov 3, 2022

Abby Murtagh Named Vice President of Operations at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs

Bringing a fresh perspective to the legendary 104-year-old resort, Abby Murtagh will take the helm in January.

Abby Murtagh Named Vice President of Operations at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs

Jun 22, 2022

Making History at The Carlyle: Marlene Poynder is the First Woman to Lead the Iconic NYC Hotel

For the first time in the 90+ year history of The Carlyle Hotel, a woman has been appointed managing director.

Making History at The Carlyle: Marlene Poynder is the First Woman to Lead the Iconic NYC Hotel

May 29, 2022

Leading the way for women in Saudi Arabia: Maria Bou Eid, The House Hotel Jeddah City Yard

Saudi Arabia is building up tourism as part of a massive economic development program, Vision 2030. Women are a big part of the changes.

Mar 30, 2022

I've Had the Time of My Life: Heidi Stone, President & CEO, Mountain Lake Lodge

Heidi has put Mountain Lake Lodge on the map as the filming location for Dirty Dancing, but she nearly didn't even get the job.

I've Had the Time of My Life: Heidi Stone, President & CEO, Mountain Lake Lodge

Mar 14, 2022

Rising from Within: Nydia Hoskins, GM, Omni Las Colinas

Nydia started at 19 working as a front desk agent, today she is the General Manager of the 421-room Omni Las Colinas in Dallas.

Rising from Within: Nydia Hoskins, GM, Omni Las Colinas

Jan 16, 2022

Bringing Luxury to Senegal: Souadou Niang’s Journey to Hotel Ownership

From housekeeper at a Ritz-Carlton to managing her own luxury hotel in her hometown of Dakar, Senegal, Souadou shares her inspiring story.

Bringing Luxury to Senegal: Souadou Niang’s Journey to Hotel Ownership

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.

Creating the Caribbean Dream: Patricia Affonso Dass, CEO and Group GM Ocean Hotels, Barbados

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.

From Drag Shows to Speed Dating–GM Sherry Abedi Brings the Buzz to Viceroy Hotels

Nov 10, 2021

9 Questions with Kristina Snaith-Lense on Running the Design-Driven Upper House Hotel in Hong Kong

Inspired by her late grandfather, Kristina shares what drew her to hospitality and how she worked her way up to GM.

9 Questions with Kristina Snaith-Lense on Running the Design-Driven Upper House Hotel in Hong Kong

Oct 27, 2021

6 Tips for a Successful Hotel Renovation with Melissa Green, GM, Hyatt Regency Boston / Cambridge

Melissa Green shares her top learnings from a recent overhaul of the public spaces of the 479-room Hyatt Regency Boston.

6 Tips for a Successful Hotel Renovation with Melissa Green, GM, Hyatt Regency Boston / Cambridge

Jul 15, 2021

Connie Wang, Managing Director, Hotel Figueroa

Feminist and passionate hotelier, Connie caught the hospitality fever at a local inn, graduated from Cornell, worked her way up and up!

Connie Wang, Managing Director, Hotel Figueroa

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.

Lodging Legend: Valerie Ferguson, Regional General Manager, Deluxe Resorts at Walt Disney World

May 22, 2021

UK General Managers Open Up...About Opening Up

Moving two part video series with seven UK hotel General Managers about business and leadership in this challenging time.

UK General Managers Open Up...About Opening Up

May 11, 2021

Peace Corps to... Brunch? Anna Frumes, The Borland House Inn & Restaurant, New York

Owner/manager and chef...Anna's journey working in her parents’ diner, studying spiders, Peace Corps, and IR master's at Columbia, to food.

Peace Corps to... Brunch? Anna Frumes, The Borland House Inn & Restaurant, New York

May 4, 2021

Joanne Taylor-Stagg, General Manager, The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences, London

As a girl in South Africa, Joanne loved five-star afternoon tea with her granny Sue. Now she's GM of London's glam Athenaeum Hotel.

Joanne Taylor-Stagg, General Manager, The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences, London

Mar 10, 2021

Abby Murtagh, General Manager, Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort

Spearheading one of the most anticipated hotel openings of 2021, General Manager Abby Murtagh is busy. Not only is the country, and the...

Abby Murtagh, General Manager, Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort

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