Happy International Women’s Day, Round-Up Readers!

IWD marks hertelier’s third anniversary! Whoop whoop! Exciting to see how we've evolved from an idea into a vibrant community with 6,800 + on LinkedIn, 1,500+ on Instagram and thousands of you on this newsletter list! I can't believe this is issue #150!

Big thanks to my partner, Nancy Mendelson, who has been instrumental in building the hertelier brand and who has worked patiently with me 🫶 Thanks to all our contributors and the 500+ women we've interviewed for generously sharing their insights and experiences! We are about to announce some exciting partnerships for 2024 and a podcast! We are excited to keep serving you with inspirational content and engaging events. If you have ideas, or you (or your company) want to get involved, please email me!

Speaking of podcasts, in honor of Women's History Month / IWD I was on The Modern Hotelier podcast, such a fun chat with hosts Steve Carran and David Millili! And was a guest on the Cloudbeds IWD LinkedIn Live. ICYMI: watch here! Great to chat with host Paula Carreirão and Cindy Alonso, who both work at Cloudbeds.

Finally back home in London trying to catch up after two incredible weeks away in Vegas and Florida, and still buzzing from our SOLD OUT event in Miami! Miami's reputation as a land of opportunity for women in hospitality isn't just talk; it's the real deal. Read why!! Big thanks to our partners: Cornell Hotel Society of South Florida, Expedia Group, The Hotels Network and Women in Travel Thrive for their support. The event was so successful, we’re already planning our next one there for the Fall, please email me if your company is interested in partnering with us.

BTW, loved all your IWD posts on LinkedIn and hope you took a moment to celebrate all that women contribute to make the world a better place! Feels bittersweet this year…while we are making progress, sadly there are areas where we are going backwards on women's rights and protections. Even more reason why we need to keep leading, supporting each other and joining together to achieve gender equality.

Hold that thought as you read this week's news...

Business, Women, and Random Trends:
 

• All the Ways Things are Getting Worse for Women in 2024 While not the most uplifting read, it is an important one from UK Metro.
   

• Which Lie Did You Buy? UK's Stylist Magazine looks at tropes from "You Can Have It All" and "Girlboss" to "we all have the same 24 hours as Beyoncé" in this relatable post.
   

• Affirmative Action is Under Attack. How Did We Get Here? The Washington Post takes a look at the history of Affirmative Action and why DEI is under threat now.
   

• Now, Who Needs a Laugh? Scarlett Johansson Plays Sen. Katie Britt on SNL a satire of her SOTU rebuttal on ‘SNL’ this is too good.

Travel & Hospitality:

• 2024's Most Influential Women in Travel Love this roundup by Mia Taylor in TravelPulse
   

• Leading Ladies of Lodging Lodging Magazine is running short interviews with women during March.
   

• The Future of Hotels Is Female — and These 5 Hoteliers Are Changing the Game Travel & Leisure spotlights a new generation of female entrepreneurs is shaking things up — and changing the face of the industry.
   

• The Trip That Changed Me: Inspiring Women on the Power of Travel

  Travel & Leisure Asia spotlights four female leaders in the travel industry on their adventuresome lives and careers, and their most transformative trip.
   

• Accor's Maud Bailly on How AI Can Enhance the Luxury Hotel Experience Read more in Phocuswire.
   

• Singapore's Swift Manoeuvre Has Created Bad Blood Neighbouring countries are not happy with the exclusive deal Singapore struck with Taylor Swift to be the only stop in Asia. Read more on CNBC
   

• 5 Things to Know Right Now About Marriott, Hilton and All the World’s Largest Hotel Companies TPG Reporter Cameron Sperance translates earnings calls into what it means for consumers.
   

• Rise of the Shoppable Hotel Great article on Hotels.com about the evolution of this trend by Jenny Southan

On hertelier this week:

Big Welcome to Our New Subscribers! The story in Forbes, How Women Are Changing The Hotel Industry, keeps bringing new readers! Super excited to have you here. 
 

• Black Women of Hospitality Announce Growth Grants Want to level up your career but don't have $$ to pay for courses or conferences? Good news Black Women of Hospitality is offering grants!
   

• Mixing It Up In Miami: A Toast to Women in Hospitality Miami brought the heat!! We find out why this dynamic and growing city is one of opportunity for women in hospitality!
   

• Opening Doors and New Hotels: Yesim Insel, Food and Beverage Director at the Four Seasons Hotel Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr The new Four Seasons Rabat at Kasr Al Bahr opens this summer with seven signature restaurants and bars. We meet the woman in charge of F&B!
   

• Five Female Leaders Create a Culture of Forbes Travel Guide Award-Winning Service How do you create a culture of award-winning service? We check in with five women who have just been honored by Forbes Travel Guide!

Podcasts and Videos to Download!

•  "Influential Leadership: Build Your Brand, Network, and Confidence” ICYMI: Melissa Maher did a great webinar for Women in Travel Thrive  Watch it here!
   

• Women at Work by Harvard Business Review offers great advice in this episode on Executive Presence

   

• For the LOLs - watch this hilarious AirBNB designer video from SNL

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Thank you for reading!

Em