Meet Mr. February: Calvin Stovall, The Author Bringing Black Hotel History To The Forefront
Meet Mr. February, Calvin! Love his love of Black history and we cannot wait for his new book "Hidden Hospitality" about Black hoteliers.
Feb 14


Mr. January: Matthew Upchurch, CEO of Virtuoso
Matthew Upchurch honors female trailblazers in Virtuoso’s Generations of Impact, sharing stories of how they pioneered luxury travel.
Jan 25


Ally of the Month:Â John Schultzel, Chief Growth Officer, Olympia Hospitality
Meet our ally of the month, Mr. December, John Schultzel. Family man, sportsman and lifelong advocate for women!
Dec 19, 2024


Ally of the Month: David Arraya, President, Conscious Hospitality Unlimited
Meet our Mr. November!! David Arraya is changing hospitality with Conscious Hospitality Unlimited, championing mindful, empathetic leaders.
Nov 22, 2024


How Daniel Simmons, Chief Commercial Officer, Best Loved/HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts Champions Women in Hospitality – Meet Our Mr. October!
Meet our Mr. October, Daniel Simmons! He champions women’s voices in hospitality, encouraging female colleagues to shine on stage.
Oct 31, 2024


Meeting the Next Gen of Men: Jesse Pohl, Analyst, Hotel Investment Sales, JLL
What does DEI mean to the next gen of men? Meet our Mr. September, Ally of the Month, Jesse Pohl, hotel sales analyst at JLL in Miami.
Sep 30, 2024


Male Ally of the Month: Sebastian Nohse, Senior Director of Culinary and F&B Development at Hilton EMEA
Meet our Mr. August, Sebastian Nohse, the man leading the charge for equality in the kitchen at Hilton Hotels and Resorts.
Aug 21, 2024


Male Ally of the Month: Burak Ipekci, Head Concierge at London’s Royal Horseguards Hotel + the International Secretary of Les Clefs d'Or
Meet our Mr. July, Burak Ipekci! The International Secretary of Les Clefs d'Or chats about why there need to be more women as concierges!
Jul 15, 2024


Meet Mr June: Brian Proctor, Founder & Principal, Leeds Hospitality Group & Podcast Host, Tuesdays Thanks
With Father's Day around the corner, we catch up with 'girl Dad' and our "Ally of the Month," Brian Proctor! Meet Mr. June!
Jun 12, 2024


Male Ally of the Month: Mr. May – Tom Roelens, Managing Director, Atlantis The Royal, Dubai
Meet Tom Roelens, our Male Ally of the Month. An admired hospitality leader, Tom champions gender equality and excellence at Atlantis Dubai!
May 28, 2024


Male Ally of the Month: Uwern Jong, Experientialist®-in-Chief, OutThere
Uwern Jong founded OutThere in 2010 to serve LGBTQ+ luxury travelers, little did he know...his readership was much broader. He spills all!
Apr 21, 2024

Male Ally of the Month: Lou Carrier, President, Distinctive Hospitality Group
Meet Mr. March, Lou Carrier! Lou is a long-time ally and friend. We share his thoughts on the importance of gender equality in hospitality.
Mar 30, 2024


Male Ally of the Month: Glenn Haussman
So much to love about our Mr. February, Glenn Haussman! Host of No Vacancy Live and industry advisor shares great advice and ideas!
Feb 29, 2024


Ally of the Month: Anton Safonov, Aquarius Hospitality Solutions
Inspired by his mom, who immigrated from Russia, Anton Safonov, has become a fierce ally for women. Meet our first ally of 2024!
Jan 6, 2024


Ally of the Month: Josiah Mackenzie, Hospitality Daily
A gift to the industry...Josiah Mackenzie, who teaches us something every day with his interviews. We flip the mic on this male ally!
Dec 20, 2023


The Importance of Allyship, Why We Love These Guys and How to Get Involved with Women in Travel CIC
All things allyship with experts from Women in Travel, plus we reflect on the men we have interviewed in our "ally of the month" columns!
Dec 18, 2023

Ally of the Month: Bill Reynolds, Senior Managing Director, MCS Capital
Bill Reynolds has been an ally for women throughout his accomplished career in hotels, contributor Andrea Foster finds out why.
Nov 30, 2023


Ally of the Month: Antonio Bugarin, General Manager, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
With a leadership team that is 51% women, Antonio gets the importance of diverse perspectives. Find out why with our Ally of the Month!
Oct 31, 2023


Ally of the Month: Scott Mayerowitz, founder, GlobeTrotScott Strategies
A passionate traveler and champion for making travel more accessible for all, meet Mr July: Scott Mayerowitz, founder of GlobeTrotScott.
Jul 25, 2023


Ally of the Month: Kurt Macher, GM, Shangri-La The Shard, London & Innovation & Experience Lead EMEA
Kurt Macher is supportive of all underrepresented groups, and as the leader of Shangri-La The Shard, London inclusivity is key to success
Jun 27, 2023

