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Hassler Roma CEO Veruschka Wirth on family legacy, leadership, female-led details and taking the iconic Roman hotel into its next chapter.

Franck Arnold, Managing Director of The Savoy, on sponsorship, creating opportunities for women, leadership and why gender parity won’t happen by chance.

Joanna Flint, Chief Commercial Officer of Soneva, on career risks, female champions, AI in hospitality and why time is the ultimate luxury.

A 2020 vacation to Costa Rica changed everything for Anastacia Dadashpour. Now she owns Sunshine Sanctuary, a nine-room jungle lodge in Montezuma's Blue Zone.

Terranea Resort General Manager Nicholas Untermann shares how firefighting shaped his leadership, the women who mentored him and why giving people a chance matters.

Corinthia London GM Charlotte Weatherall on her unconventional path to the top, coming out in hospitality, motherhood, and what the industry gets wrong for women.

Hospitality Creators Summit 2026 brought storytellers, brands and industry leaders together at HITEC to explore creativity, content, AI and the business of influence.

The mental load isn't a to-do list. Sociologist Leah Ruppanner, author of Drained, explains the eight types women carry — and why they're so heavy.

InterContinental New York Barclay GM Sofia Vandaele on her hospitality journey, leadership style, New York market trends, self-advocacy, and wellbeing.

New 2025 Penn State data shows women’s representation in senior hotel leadership has stalled, with persistent gaps in investment, technology, and board roles.

A thoughtful reflection on why wisdom can’t be rushed, mistakes aren’t failures, and growth only comes through lived experience. A new hertelier column by Nancy Mendelson.

A personal essay by Zoe Koumbouzi on burnout, ambition, and what comes after girlboss culture, as women in hospitality redefine leadership through energy, clarity, and self-respect.

Why has basic courtesy vanished? This piece unpacks the rise of non-response culture, why silence isn’t neutral, and what it reveals about our evolving professional norms.

ILTM Cannes 2025 revealed the real forces shaping luxury travel: longevity wellness, soaring ADRs, purpose-led trips, cruising’s rise, and women leading the room.

Why do people question ambitious women? Nancy unpacks the myth that women “don’t need to work,” challenging age, purpose, and career expectations in hospitality.

Build skills, build confidence. Nelma Neto on why lifelong learning matters, how to identify strengths, and how to grow your career as a woman in hospitality.

Meet Maria d’Orey, the female leader behind Serenity – The Art of Well Being, transforming Portuguese wellness into an international hospitality brand focused on people-first care.

Feeling the pressure as a hotel leader? Executive Coach Emily Sexton offers up the GUEST method—a 5-step guide to leading with calm and clarity when uncertainty takes over.

Four women share bold truths on leadership, failure, and allyship—reshaping hospitality with heart, grit, and purpose at Passport To 2025 in London.

Bias in hospitality dress codes and uniforms limits women. It's time to challenge outdated norms. Ready to rethink the rules?