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May 12, 2022

Mother-Daughter Duo: Nanci & Mary Jane Reilly

This month, we're profiling families that work together. Nanci and Mary Jane share what they love about building their travel company.

Mother-Daughter Duo: Nanci & Mary Jane Reilly

May 11, 2022

A Clear Vision: Crystal Vinisse Thomas, Vice President and Global Brand Leader, Hyatt

No surprise she's named Crystal! We chat about her clear vision of the brands she’s helped create and her impressive career journey.

Apr 27, 2022

You Can’t Spell Hero Without HER: Ivy Wyche

Ivy shares a heartwarming story of guest service and tells us a bit about what attracted her to a career in hospitality.

You Can’t Spell Hero Without HER: Ivy Wyche

Apr 22, 2022

She Built a Better OTA: Jessica Blotter, CEO & Co-Founder of Kind Traveler

In celebration of Earth Day, we chat with Jessica Blotter, CEO and Co-Founder of Kind Traveler, the world’s first socially conscious OTA.

She Built a Better OTA: Jessica Blotter, CEO & Co-Founder of Kind Traveler

Apr 20, 2022

Soaring Sweetly: Leyre Pedrazuela, Executive Pastry Chef, Shangri-la The Shard, London

Not even 30 years old, Leyre has scaled the heights of the pastry world.

Soaring Sweetly: Leyre Pedrazuela, Executive Pastry Chef, Shangri-la The Shard, London

Apr 15, 2022

Making hotels and resorts shoppable: Suzanne Mahoney, co-founder of LiBi (Love it, Buy it)

Have you wished for a way to easily sell products to guests? New e-commerce platform Libi has got you!

Making hotels and resorts shoppable: Suzanne Mahoney, co-founder of LiBi (Love it, Buy it)

Apr 13, 2022

Forging her own legacy in F&B: Megan Gray Stromberg

With a career that spans historic saloons to the famed St. Regis in NYC, Megan is cutting a new path in F&B by putting mission first.

Forging her own legacy in F&B: Megan Gray Stromberg

Apr 11, 2022

It all started with a post on LinkedIn: Norrisa Gayle Shares Networking Tips

She was meeting everyone at a hotel conference in London. Turns out it was her first, EVER. We find out how LinkedIn launched Norrisa.

It all started with a post on LinkedIn: Norrisa Gayle Shares Networking Tips

Mar 30, 2022

I've Had the Time of My Life: Heidi Stone, President & CEO, Mountain Lake Lodge

Heidi has put Mountain Lake Lodge on the map as the filming location for Dirty Dancing, but she nearly didn't even get the job.

I've Had the Time of My Life: Heidi Stone, President & CEO, Mountain Lake Lodge

Mar 21, 2022

Secret Hertelier: the day I met...

Introducing the "secret hertelier," she spills the beans on the famous and infamous...here's the first installment.

Mar 15, 2022

Flipping the Script: Castell Project BUILD Training Experience

Mel Miller of Pathfinder Hospitality was selected for the Castell Project BUILD training program––she gives us the scoop!

Mar 14, 2022

Rising from Within: Nydia Hoskins, GM, Omni Las Colinas

Nydia started at 19 working as a front desk agent, today she is the General Manager of the 421-room Omni Las Colinas in Dallas.

Rising from Within: Nydia Hoskins, GM, Omni Las Colinas

Mar 2, 2022

Motel Mogul: April Brown

Behind the scenes with April Brown, featured in the recent Netflix series Motel Makeover.

Feb 28, 2022

Inspiring Pair: Roseline & Roselaine Bien-Aime

No, you're not seeing double. These are the twins lighting up hospitality. Read about their fascinating career paths!

Inspiring Pair: Roseline & Roselaine Bien-Aime

Feb 23, 2022

Running a Family Business: Julie Hastings, Marketing Director, Hastings Hotels

Belfast is having a moment thanks to the film with *swoon* Jamie Dornan. Here's the scoop on running a family biz in Northern Ireland!

Feb 11, 2022

Dishing Up New Five Star Dining: Leni Miras, F&B Operations Manager, The Beaumont

Leni has charted her own path from the Philippines to London, working her way up to head F&B operations for the five-star Beaumont Hotel.

Dishing Up New Five Star Dining: Leni Miras, F&B Operations Manager, The Beaumont

Feb 7, 2022

Double Exposure: Growing Up Amish Brings Focus to Luxury Hotel Photographer Mary Blank

Mary had never been on a plane until she was 24, how did she become a go-to for luxury hotel photography?

Double Exposure: Growing Up Amish Brings Focus to Luxury Hotel Photographer Mary Blank

Jan 16, 2022

Bringing Luxury to Senegal: Souadou Niang’s Journey to Hotel Ownership

From housekeeper at a Ritz-Carlton to managing her own luxury hotel in her hometown of Dakar, Senegal, Souadou shares her inspiring story.

Bringing Luxury to Senegal: Souadou Niang’s Journey to Hotel Ownership

Jan 8, 2022

Tipping in a Cashless World: Elle Rustique, founder and CEO, TipBrightly

Less than 18 % of people carry cash today, and tipped workers are feeling it. Former educator Elle Rustique has come up with a solution!

Tipping in a Cashless World: Elle Rustique, founder and CEO, TipBrightly

Dec 17, 2021

Pandemic Pivots: The Story of Cuiline with CEO Tamar Lowell

When international travel ground to a halt, Tamar knew she would have to completely change her business model to survive.

Pandemic Pivots: The Story of Cuiline with CEO Tamar Lowell

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