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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

Oct 1, 2021

Mixing It Up: Anna Sebastian, Head of Brand, Served® Drinks

From handing out flyers and hosting club nights to managing bars at some of London’s finest hotels, Anna shares her career journey.

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

Sep 1, 2021

3 Questions with Jo Berrington, SVP at YOTEL, and speaker at Hotel360

She took the top marketing job with YOTEL, moved to Italy with a plan to reverse commute to London...then the pandemic hit. Click to read!

3 Questions with Jo Berrington, SVP at YOTEL, and speaker at Hotel360

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

Jul 2, 2021

Hot Shot: Patricia Suero, Director of Social Catering, Kimpton EPIC Hotel, Miami

Army training, humanitarian missions, and assisting after a volcano eruption––have built the sharp skill set Patricia uses in events.

Hot Shot: Patricia Suero, Director of Social Catering, Kimpton EPIC Hotel, Miami

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 25, 2021

Carving Her Path: Maria Tampakis, Executive Chef, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

Meet the only female chef with Four Seasons Hotels, who's worked for top chefs in London and NY, while raising her daughter.

Carving Her Path: Maria Tampakis, Executive Chef, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

Jun 18, 2021

Criminally Delicious: Verónica Garrido Martínez, Head Pastry Chef, Great Scotland Yard Hotel

The creator of London's most arresting Afternoon Tea–her tale from Michelin-starred kitchens in Madrid to the new Great Scotland Yard Hotel

Criminally Delicious: Verónica Garrido Martínez, Head Pastry Chef, Great Scotland Yard Hotel

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.

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 18, 2021

Divine Spirit: Mariena Mercer Boarini, Mixologist, Wynn Las Vegas

Stirring it up this week with Las Vegas master mixologist Mairena who is pioneering molecular and experiential craft cocktails on the Strip.

Divine Spirit: Mariena Mercer Boarini, Mixologist, Wynn Las Vegas

May 11, 2021

Peace Corps to... Brunch? Anna Frumes, The Borland House Inn & Restaurant, New York

Owner/manager and chef...Anna's journey working in her parents’ diner, studying spiders, Peace Corps, and IR master's at Columbia, to food.

Peace Corps to... Brunch? Anna Frumes, The Borland House Inn & Restaurant, New York

May 10, 2021

Don't Get Stuck in the Middle: 7 Tips to Stand Out for Mid-Level Management Jobs from a Hotel HR Pro

The search for entry-level talent is grabbing the headlines, yet it is super competitive to snag mid-level jobs. 7 winning tips from a pro.

Don't Get Stuck in the Middle: 7 Tips to Stand Out for Mid-Level Management Jobs from a Hotel HR Pro

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

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 27, 2021

Decanting the Secrets of a Top Sommelier: Melody Wong, The Carlton Tower Jumeirah

Melody Wong spills the secrets of being a top sommelier, she shares her career path and best wine tips.

Decanting the Secrets of a Top Sommelier: Melody Wong, The Carlton Tower Jumeirah

Apr 26, 2021

Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Global CEO, JLL Hotels & Hospitality

What a year for Gilda Perez-Alvarado: promotion to CEO, becoming a mom at age 39, all during a global pandemic. She shares her career path.

Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Global CEO, JLL Hotels & Hospitality

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