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Mar 8, 2023

Designing a Career in Luxury Interiors: Ros Keet, David Collins Studio

How do you craft a career in interior design for luxury hotels? A chat with Ros Keet, Design Director at award-winning David Collins Studio

Designing a Career in Luxury Interiors: Ros Keet, David Collins Studio

Mar 8, 2023

Over 350 Interviews Reveal the Top 7 Leadership Skills Women Share

After two years and over 350 interviews with women in hospitality, we serve up the seven recurring successful leadership skills.

Over 350 Interviews Reveal the Top 7 Leadership Skills Women Share

Mar 6, 2023

Unleashing Her Potential in the Middle East: Judith Cartwright, Black Coral Consulting

After working around the world, Judith's career has flourished in Dubai. She shares why the Middle East holds vast opportunities for women.

Unleashing Her Potential in the Middle East: Judith Cartwright, Black Coral Consulting

Mar 2, 2023

Why Joy is Underrated

We spend more time at work than any other place, except our beds! Nancy unpacks the value of joy in the workplace.

Mar 1, 2023

Work Friends Matter to YOU

What better way to kick off Women's History Month than celebrating our girlfriends, "work wives," and even some "work husbands"!?!

Feb 28, 2023

Data, Darling... How Monica Xuereb Became Chief Commercial Officer, Loews Hotels & Co

Wondering what it takes to lead commercial strategy for a luxury hotel brand? Monica Xuereb shares her inspiring journey.

Data, Darling... How Monica Xuereb Became Chief Commercial Officer, Loews Hotels & Co

Feb 24, 2023

New Study Reveals Massive Gender Imbalance in Hotel & Leisure Sector

Study by Aptamind Partners and WTTC reveals a BIG gender gap in the hotel sector. Women have a long way to go for equality in leadership.

New Study Reveals Massive Gender Imbalance in Hotel & Leisure Sector

Feb 23, 2023

Don’t let the Perfect be the Enemy of the Good

Is trying to be "perfect" holding you back? Columnist Nancy Mendelson unpacks and offers advice!

Don’t let the Perfect be the Enemy of the Good

Feb 22, 2023

The Cool New Job Perk that Encourages Slow Travel

Looking for an employee perk that matters to people and the planet? Climate Perks has got you sorted, we chat with manager Hannah Bland.

The Cool New Job Perk that Encourages Slow Travel

Feb 17, 2023

Male Ally of the Month: Dr. Jeffrey O

In our second installment of "Male Ally of the Month," we chat with Dr. Jeffrey O, President of IHI and CEO of St. Justine.

Feb 16, 2023

The Good Side of Pride

When did pride turn into something negative and boastful? Nancy Mendelson unpacks why it's good to be proud.

Feb 13, 2023

When Being Underestimated Is a Good Thing: Stacey Brown, First Hospitality

The advantages of being underestimated––just one of several important lessons Stacey Brown shares from her impressive career!

Feb 9, 2023

Why You Shouldn't Let People "Pick Your Brain"

The request to "pick your brain," do a zoom, chat...all of these negate the value of your time and expertise. Nancy's tips on how to deal.

Why You Shouldn't Let People "Pick Your Brain"

Feb 7, 2023

Unbridled Path to Sommelier: Alisha Blackwell-Calvert

Celebrating Black women making history, we chat with advanced sommelier Alisha Blackwell-Calvert from Cinder House at the Four Seasons.

Unbridled Path to Sommelier: Alisha Blackwell-Calvert

Feb 6, 2023

Bringing Spark by Hilton to Life

What does it take to bring a hotel brand to life? We chat with Alissa Klees about the new Spark by Hilton, her career, and being a mom.

Feb 4, 2023

A Tribute to Stuart Johnson, GM of Brown's Hotel in London

A tribute to Stuart Johnson, the GM of Brown's who passed away unexpectedly this week.

A Tribute to Stuart Johnson, GM of Brown's Hotel in London

Feb 3, 2023

Meet Four Women Changing African Tourism

The International Hospitality Institute recently recognized the "Most Powerful People in Africa." We chat with four change-makers.

Meet Four Women Changing African Tourism

Feb 2, 2023

Finding the Right Words

Have you ever been at a loss for words? Columnist Nancy Mendelson was this week, but not in the way you might think!

Jan 30, 2023

Mr. January: Stuart Greif, EVP, Forbes Travel Guide

Introducing...Ally of the Month, a new column about the men going out of their way to support women in hospitality...like Stuart!

Mr. January: Stuart Greif, EVP, Forbes Travel Guide

Jan 28, 2023

ALIS: Women on the Scene but Not Seen on a Key Panel

Reports from the ALIS hotel conference in LA this week which had over 2,600 hoteliers in attendance.

ALIS: Women on the Scene but Not Seen on a Key Panel

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