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Columnist Nancy Mendelson reflects on grief, loss and love, and how profound sorrow can bring perspective, compassion and a deeper awareness of life.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Angela Cooper, Les Clefs d’Or Concierge at InterContinental Seattle Bellevue, shares why luxury concierge service remains deeply human in the age of AI.

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."

J.MAK Hospitality founder Jon Makhmaltchi on why women run luxury travel, the C-suite gender gap, and what male allies can do differently.

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.

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.

Kassandra McLaren shares her unconventional path into hospitality and why hotels may be missing relationships with 68% of guests already on property.

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.