hertelier is an online media platform that inspires women in hospitality to pursue, navigate and nurture their careers at every stage. 

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.

Why do men get praised for the same behavior women get penalized for? A smart take on workplace bias, gendered language, and double standards.

Miiro CEO Neena Gupta on changing course, building a boutique hotel brand from scratch, and the leadership lessons she learned along the way.

At the Post Lech, Sandra Moosbrugger shares how warmth, detail, and female leadership have shaped one of Austria’s most iconic family-run luxury hotels.

Angie Licea, president of Global Travel Collection, shares how growing up on a Montana farm shaped her leadership, career path, and advice for women aiming for senior roles.

Mercedes (Mercy) Castillo, Pastry Chef at The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami, shares how her journey from Cuba to luxury hospitality shaped her approach to pastry, confidence, creativity, and women’s leadership in the kitchen.

In a culture that often equates caring with anger, Nancy Mendelson argues for a quieter kind of engagement rooted in clarity, restraint, and self-respect.