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She Has a Deal 2026: Meet the Winners of $50,000 in Deal Equity and the Three Women Who Closed This Year
The winners of the $50,000 in deal equity from She Has a Deal! Plus 3 women who closed real estate financing deals in 2026.
Emily Johnson
1 day ago6 min read


Cornell HR in Hospitality 2026: What Employers Can Still Do About DEI and Affirmative Action
What can hospitality employers still do on DEI and Affirmative Action after Trump's executive orders? Three employment attorneys break it down at Cornell HR Conference 2026.
Emily Goldfischer
2 days ago7 min read


Spotting Bullshit Is Easy. Navigating It Is Harder.
Spotting bullshit isn't the hard part anymore. Knowing when to call it out — and when to let it pass — is the real skill. Here's how to tell.
Nancy Mendelson
3 days ago2 min read


Angela Cooper on Why Luxury Concierge Service Is More Human Than Ever
Angela Cooper, Les Clefs d’Or Concierge at InterContinental Seattle Bellevue, shares why luxury concierge service remains deeply human in the age of AI.
Emily Goldfischer
5 days ago8 min read


Saying "No" Isn't the Hard Part. Owning it is.
Most of us already know our answer. The hard part is resisting the urge to soften it for someone else's comfort. A reflection on clarity, conditioning, and what it really means to own your "no."
Nancy Mendelson
Apr 272 min read


Mr. April: Jon Makhmaltchi, Founder, J.MAK HOSPITALITY
J.MAK Hospitality founder Jon Makhmaltchi on why women run luxury travel, the C-suite gender gap, and what male allies can do differently.
Emily Goldfischer
Apr 275 min read


Sally Beck Has No Time for Fear, HiPPOs or Shitty Emails
The Royal Lancaster London GM and twice-named Hotelier of the Year on leadership, culture and why hospitality is the best industry in the world.
Emily Goldfischer
Apr 267 min read


By 2034, Hospitality's Workforce Will Look Nothing Like It Does Today. Kimberly Wilson Wetty Has a Plan.
Hospitality veteran Kimberly Wilson Wetty on the generational shift reshaping the industry by 2034, and how leaders can prepare for Gen Z, Alpha, and beyond.
Maria Puma
Apr 235 min read


Kassandra McLaren on the 68% of Hotel Guests Most Properties Never Really Know
Kassandra McLaren shares her unconventional path into hospitality and why hotels may be missing relationships with 68% of guests already on property.
Emily Goldfischer
Apr 216 min read


Liberty, Legacy and Leadership: Innovation and Industry Insight at AAHOACON26
AAHOACON26 brought 5,300+ attendees and nearly 500 exhibitors to Philadelphia for a powerful look at hospitality leadership, AI, revenue management, student talent, and the future of hotel ownership.
Suzanne Bagnera
Apr 213 min read
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