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May 13

7 Habits of Transformational Leaders from AHLA ForWard 2024

Key themes from the leadership session led by Rachel Vandenberg at the AHLA ForWard Conference 2024 in Chicago.

7 Habits of Transformational Leaders from AHLA ForWard 2024

Mar 14

Balancing Instinct and Insight: Mastering Decision-Making in a Fast Paced Environment

Discover how we can use intuition while making decisions in a fast-paced environment with hotelier Jurana Thorburn.

Dec 26, 2023

Mind Over Matter: Orianne Gambino's Ultimate Guide to Setting Mindset Goals for 2024

Who do you want to be a year from now? Find out how to set Mindset Goals for 2024, allowing you to focus on what you actually want.

Mind Over Matter: Orianne Gambino's Ultimate Guide to Setting Mindset Goals for 2024

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

Oct 6, 2022

Why Women Should Take More Risks in the Workplace

Why are men more fearless in the office? Columnist Nancy Mendelson unpacks risk-taking in the workplace for women.

Why Women Should Take More Risks in the Workplace

Sep 16, 2022

5 Lessons in Leadership and Life from Queen Elizabeth II

As the country and the world prepare to bury Queen Elizabeth II, the five important lessons she leaves us with in life and leadership.

5 Lessons in Leadership and Life from Queen Elizabeth II

Sep 7, 2022

Presidential Moves: Jillian Katcher Takes the Top Spot at Twin Bridges Hospitality

Ever dream about landing the top job, but wonder what the path to get there actually looks like? We find out with Jillian as our guide.

Presidential Moves: Jillian Katcher Takes the Top Spot at Twin Bridges Hospitality

Aug 11, 2022

Summer Reading! New Book on Leadership by Dr. Lalia Rach

How do you manage what others think of you as a leader? Dr. Lalia Rach has written the book to help YOU write the book on YOU!

Summer Reading! New Book on Leadership by Dr. Lalia Rach

Jul 15, 2022

"Invest In Women. Pay Women. Hire Women." Dawn Gallagher on Leadership + the Shirt that Stole HSMAI

A strong believer in the power of women, Dawn shares her thoughts on leadership.

"Invest In Women. Pay Women. Hire Women." Dawn Gallagher on Leadership + the Shirt that Stole HSMAI

Mar 4, 2022

Building Back African Travel: Two Women Leading Change

Africa suffered disproportionately during the pandemic, meet two women who think travel can bring the economy back.

Building Back African Travel: Two Women Leading Change

Feb 23, 2022

Running a Family Business: Julie Hastings, Marketing Director, Hastings Hotels

Belfast is having a moment thanks to the film with *swoon* Jamie Dornan. Here's the scoop on running a family biz in Northern Ireland!

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 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 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

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!"

Sep 24, 2021

Bringing Broadway and Tourism Back to NYC with Women Leading the Charge

NYC is famously resilient, always coming back stronger than before. This time, there are more women in charge!

Bringing Broadway and Tourism Back to NYC with Women Leading the Charge

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

Aug 12, 2021

What makes a great boss?

This week Nancy unpacks the traits of great leaders.

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How IHG’s RISE Program is Breaking Barriers for Women in Hospitality: 5 Questions with Rani Hammond, SVP Global HR

Women Win Big at The World’s 50 Best Hotels

Cut to the Chase: Rena Shah on Chase Travel's Growth, Hot Travel Trends, plus Insider Tips on Using Your Points!

Childless Cat Lady, and Damn Proud of it!

Top Takeaways from Travel + Leisure’s Inaugural World’s Best Summit in NYC

Beware of 'Predatory Curiosity'

It's Not The One Thing...It's The Last Thing

Building International Careers: Hyatt’s Female Leadership Brings Global Perspective to the UK

Women Making Their Mark In Beverage: High Spirits, Empowering Conversation and Networking

Is "The Case For Marrying an Older Man" a Marketing Plan for Women?