Carine Bonnejean, Managing Director, Christie & Co, on Growth, Motherhood, and Saying Yes Before She Felt Ready
Getting her start at family-run hotels in France to leading Christie & Co, Carine Bonnejean shares how motherhood and courage shaped her path in hotel real estate.
Jul 28


Risky Business? These Women Say It’s the Smartest Move You Can Make
Women in hospitality share bold lessons on taking smart risks, leading with trust, and owning your ambition—plus why authenticity is your leadership superpower.
Jul 17


Margarette Lee, Partner + CEO of Youngwoo & Associates, on Being Bold in Real Estate Development
Asian. Female. Short. And determined. Margarette Lee went from broke art student to CEO, breaking the mold in the male-dominated world of real estate.
Jun 26


NYU IHIF 2025, Smaller Crowd, Bigger Questions—and a Resilient Refrain: Travel is a Need, Not a Want
The scoop from the 2025 NYU IHIF -- hot topics, women on the scene and what to look for in hotel investment in 2025.
Jun 11


On the Scene at ALIS: Optimism, Challenges & Personal Goals for 2025
We check-in with women at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit in Los Angeles. Stacy Silver shares the highlights!
Feb 7


Tiffany Cooper Talks Mentorship, Impostor Syndrome, and Building Mandarin Oriental’s Future
From sales coordinator to Mandarin Oriental leader, Tiffany Cooper shares career insights, tackling impostor syndrome, and mentorship.
Jan 24


On the Scene: 35th Annual Hunter Hotel Investment Conference
Wondering what went down at the 35th Annual Hunter Hotel Investment Conference? Stacy Silver reports!
Mar 27, 2024


Tracy Prigmore Receives 2024 Pioneer Award for Paving the Way in Hospitality
Visionary founder of She Has a Deal, Tracy Prigmore receives the ISHC Pioneer Award at ALIS. Congrats Tracy!
Feb 6, 2024


On the Scene at ALIS: Top Takeaways
More than 3,000 hotel industry executives gathered at the annual Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS). Stacy Silver relays the news!
Feb 3, 2024


"RIDE with Red Roof" Adds First Fully Woman-Owned Franchise in Mississippi
Red Roof makes moves towards equality in hotel ownership by adding first fully woman-owned hotel since launching RIDE program in June.
Sep 5, 2023


Hertelier Exclusive: Q & A with 2023 She Has a Deal Winners of $50,000 in Equity
2023 She Has a Deal pitch competition for $50,000 in equity, we meet winners Portia Hood and Chandler Williamson!
May 4, 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


Check-In with Gilda Perez-Alvarado CEO of JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we chat with Gilda Perez-Alvarado! She talks about JLL's new surveys, hotel trends, and books!
Sep 28, 2022


Lodging Conference 2022: Ladies in the Limelight
Buzz and pics from the Lodging Conference in Phoenix this week.
Sep 24, 2022


Q&A with Morgan Mason, "Early Career" winner of $50K She Has a Deal (SHaD) Competition
Morgan Mason nabs the big 50K prize at SHaD! She chats with us about the experience.
May 8, 2022


Her Path to Hotel Ownership: Angel Johnson
After 20 years dabbling in RE as a side-hustle to an IT career, Angel is now a hotel investor. Read about her journey to hotel ownership.
Oct 20, 2021


Master the Art of Cold Calling: Part 2
5 proven tips for making cold calls that land!
Jul 25, 2021


$50K Winner: Emma Claire Spring–Scoop on the She Has a Deal (SHaD) Experience
What it takes to nab the top prize at the real estate pitch competition, Emma Claire proves it's possible on your own!
Jun 9, 2021


Part 3: Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Global CEO, JLL Hotels & Hospitality
In our final interview, we learn about Gilda’s experience as a woman in real estate and adjusting to life as a new working mother.
Apr 30, 2021


Part 2: Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Global CEO, JLL Hotels & Hospitality
Part 2 in a series of interviews with Gilda Perez-Alvarado, CEO, JLL Hotels & Hospitality. She predicts what's next for the lodging sector.
Apr 28, 2021


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