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Nov 30, 2021

Creating the Caribbean Dream: Patricia Affonso Dass, CEO and Group GM Ocean Hotels, Barbados

A native to the islands, warm hospitality has always been in her blood. Patricia shares her Caribbean career journey.

Creating the Caribbean Dream: Patricia Affonso Dass, CEO and Group GM Ocean Hotels, Barbados

Nov 24, 2021

From Drag Shows to Speed Dating–GM Sherry Abedi Brings the Buzz to Viceroy Hotels

Sherry worked her way up through all hotel departments and credits her variety of experience to her success.

From Drag Shows to Speed Dating–GM Sherry Abedi Brings the Buzz to Viceroy Hotels

Nov 10, 2021

9 Questions with Kristina Snaith-Lense on Running the Design-Driven Upper House Hotel in Hong Kong

Inspired by her late grandfather, Kristina shares what drew her to hospitality and how she worked her way up to GM.

9 Questions with Kristina Snaith-Lense on Running the Design-Driven Upper House Hotel in Hong Kong

Oct 20, 2021

Her Path to Hotel Ownership: Angel Johnson

After 20 years dabbling in RE as a side-hustle to an IT career, Angel is now a hotel investor. Read about her journey to hotel ownership.

Her Path to Hotel Ownership: Angel Johnson

Oct 11, 2021

Can't Spell Hero without HER: Michelle Walder, C Card Creator & Director of Operations, NOMAD London

Inspired by her own experiences battling Hodgkin's lymphoma twice, Michelle created the C Card to help cancer patients and their carers.

Can't Spell Hero without HER: Michelle Walder, C Card Creator & Director of Operations, NOMAD London

Oct 8, 2021

Operations Goddess: Dana Pellicano, VP, Global/US & Canada F&B, Marriott International

You've likely enjoyed a meal overseen by Dana Pellicano, head of F&B for Marriott. Read about her fascinating career journey.

Operations Goddess: Dana Pellicano, VP, Global/US & Canada F&B, Marriott International

Sep 27, 2021

First Job POV: A Whole World Behind Closed Doors

Maria shares her thoughts about guest service starting her first job with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

First Job POV: A Whole World Behind Closed Doors

Aug 26, 2021

What it's Like to Run the World's Largest Hotel Data Company: Amanda Hite, STR

Leading STR through international growth, acquisition by CoStar for $450 million in 2019, and now the pandemic...she's a warrior, wife, mom.

What it's Like to Run the World's Largest Hotel Data Company: Amanda Hite, STR

Jul 15, 2021

Connie Wang, Managing Director, Hotel Figueroa

Feminist and passionate hotelier, Connie caught the hospitality fever at a local inn, graduated from Cornell, worked her way up and up!

Connie Wang, Managing Director, Hotel Figueroa

Jun 30, 2021

5 Wellness Trends in Luxury Hotel Operations with Liv Gussing Burgess

Liv started as a butler at the St. Regis in NYC, then she helped build Aman. We tap her expertise on what's next for luxury and wellness

5 Wellness Trends in Luxury Hotel Operations with Liv Gussing Burgess

Jun 26, 2021

Lodging Legend: Valerie Ferguson, Regional General Manager, Deluxe Resorts at Walt Disney World

Literal legend in the industry, Val has led the way not only for women but for all people of color...opening doors and shattering ceilings.

Lodging Legend: Valerie Ferguson, Regional General Manager, Deluxe Resorts at Walt Disney World

Jun 15, 2021

Petra Deuter, new CEO of HV Hospitality

Born in Chicago to German immigrants, Petra's career has taken her around the globe. She's gone from airlines to hotels, now a CEO.

Jun 11, 2021

Olympian to CEO: Carrie Englert Zimmerman

From the balance beam to the board room, Carrie Englert Zimmerman, has used her athletic excellence to achieve success as an entrepreneur.

Olympian to CEO: Carrie Englert Zimmerman

Jun 4, 2021

Can't Spell Hero Without HER: Macarena San Martin

From collecting litter to caring for elderly neighbors, Macarena did her best to help her community during the last year.

Can't Spell Hero Without HER: Macarena San Martin

May 31, 2021

Wellness Woman: Diana Stobo, Entrepreneur & Owner, The Retreat Costa Rica

Intuition has guided entrepreneur Diana Stobo in making the best deicions in her career, including purchasing the land for The Retreat.

Wellness Woman: Diana Stobo, Entrepreneur & Owner, The Retreat Costa Rica

May 17, 2021

Alpa Patel, Founder & CEO of Spaceez

Trying to help her father update his motel in Texas led Alpa to build an innovative design firm, but she first had to build her self-esteem.

May 7, 2021

Eco-minded: Undraa Buyannemekh, President, Nomadic Expeditions & Three Camel Lodge, Mongolia

Spending her summers with nomadic grandparents in Mongolia, Undraa's life has come full circle as president of the lux Three Camel Lodge.

Eco-minded: Undraa Buyannemekh, President, Nomadic Expeditions & Three Camel Lodge, Mongolia

May 4, 2021

Joanne Taylor-Stagg, General Manager, The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences, London

As a girl in South Africa, Joanne loved five-star afternoon tea with her granny Sue. Now she's GM of London's glam Athenaeum Hotel.

Joanne Taylor-Stagg, General Manager, The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences, London

Apr 30, 2021

Part 3: Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Global CEO, JLL Hotels & Hospitality

In our final interview, we learn about Gilda’s experience as a woman in real estate and adjusting to life as a new working mother.

Part 3: Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Global CEO, JLL Hotels & Hospitality

Apr 28, 2021

Part 2: Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Global CEO, JLL Hotels & Hospitality

Part 2 in a series of interviews with Gilda Perez-Alvarado, CEO, JLL Hotels & Hospitality. She predicts what's next for the lodging sector.

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