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Nov 25, 2021

Eco-Minded: Booking.com launches new Travel Sustainable Badge for Hotels

Booking.com launched a new Travel Sustainable badge for hotels, we get the scoop from the woman in charge, Marianne Gybels.

Eco-Minded: Booking.com launches new Travel Sustainable Badge for Hotels

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 22, 2021

Five Skills Women Need to Get Ahead

Chair of the Castell Project, Peggy Berg, explains important business skills for women and opportunities to learn with Castell programs.

Nov 20, 2021

Need Last-Minute Thanksgiving Recipes? Three Top Hotel Chefs Share Their Favorites

How has Thanksgiving come up so quickly? If you're in need of some make-ahead recipe inspo, we've got you covered!

Need Last-Minute Thanksgiving Recipes? Three Top Hotel Chefs Share Their Favorites

Nov 18, 2021

The “Consummate Hospitalitarian”

Nancy shares lessons learned from beloved Loews Hotels colleague, Tom Roditus.

Nov 16, 2021

Surviving to Thriving: 5 Key Lessons from the Pandemic from Women in Travel Thrive

Thoughtful takeaways from a panel of women in leadership roles in travel across EMEA.

Surviving to Thriving: 5 Key Lessons from the Pandemic from Women in Travel Thrive

Nov 15, 2021

Love ‘em or hate ‘em—5 new Travel Buzzwords you won’t be able to get out of your head

You've heard of "bleisure" but do you know the other trendy terms for travel in 2022?

Nov 11, 2021

COP26: Pledges, Promises & What is Next for Travel and Tourism

With COP26 coming to a close in Glasgow, Scotland hertelier summarizes the initiatives related to tourism and asks what's next.

Nov 11, 2021

Do Shared Values Matter?

A reader asks Nancy about the importance of shared values in the workplace.

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

Nov 4, 2021

Secrets to Successful Sustainability Practices at a Luxury Hotel

General Manager Sue Williams has proven that hotels can provide a luxury experience without excessive consumption. She shares her secrets.

Secrets to Successful Sustainability Practices at a Luxury Hotel

Nov 2, 2021

Five Trends Brewing in Coffee with Maria Cleaveland, North America Sales Director, Urnex Brands

Fresh from the world's largest coffee trade show, Host Milan, we chat with Maria to get the latest trends percolating with our favorite brew

Five Trends Brewing in Coffee with Maria Cleaveland, North America Sales Director, Urnex Brands

Nov 1, 2021

COP26: What You Need to Know about the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism

What you need to know about COP26 and the new Declaration on Climate Action that the travel industry will be met with in Glasgow.

COP26: What You Need to Know about the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism

Oct 31, 2021

Caspering…the friendlier version of Ghosting

In honor of Halloween, columnist Nancy Mendelson unpacks the dreadful subject of ghosting.

Caspering…the friendlier version of Ghosting

Oct 27, 2021

6 Tips for a Successful Hotel Renovation with Melissa Green, GM, Hyatt Regency Boston / Cambridge

Melissa Green shares her top learnings from a recent overhaul of the public spaces of the 479-room Hyatt Regency Boston.

6 Tips for a Successful Hotel Renovation with Melissa Green, GM, Hyatt Regency Boston / Cambridge

Oct 26, 2021

First Job POV: Fitting into Your New Role

"First Job POV" columnist Maria got a promotion at the Four Seasons in Surfside, FL!! She shares her thoughts on moving into her new role.

First Job POV: Fitting into Your New Role

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 17, 2021

Welcome to the Age of Empathy

Empathy is now considered the most important leadership skill. Columnist Nancy Mendelson says, "it's about time!"

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

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