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Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travel Trends report reveals how “Whycation” intention is translating into booking behavior, from active travel and Flex-Lux to family-driven itineraries.

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

Phaedra Letrou, 25, reflects on food, family, and stepping into leadership at The Capra Saas-Fee, a modern Swiss luxury hotel rooted in warmth and community.

A standout ALIS 2026 session revealed how women are reshaping hospitality leadership through ownership, access, and intentional support.

At ALIS 2026, hospitality leaders signaled a market defined by recalibration, cautious capital, slower RevPAR growth, and disciplined decision-making.

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.