Lots to celebrate, Round Up Readers! We kicked-off March with our first ever event in Miami, and it SOLD OUT! And as we wind down Women's History month, we at hertelier are caught up in our own kind of "March Madness" (speaking of which, how about that Caitlin Clark!?!) Firstly, THANK YOU for helping us surpass 7,000 + followers on LinkedIn!! We are growing because of YOU! Thank you for liking, sharing and engaging in our posts, which no doubt contributed to making IHI’s Top 10 Social Media Influencers in Hospitality for 2024 (and the second year in a row)! Whoop whoop! Grateful for all the opportunities to engage with you at YOUR events! This month, I was on or moderated panels for Cloudbeds, Mews, Thynk, and the Better Hospitality Conference. (Also, at the very end of February, we had the privilege to moderate a panel at the Forbes Travel Guide Summit, which technically ended March 1st, so counting it!) It was amazing to be a guest on the Modern Hotelier podcast, thank you Steve Carran and David Millili. They also interviewed Mercedes Blanco and Rachel Humphrey this month, have a listen!! Since every month is "Women's Month" at hertelier––we have more exciting stuff coming up! This week Nancy will be interviewing Loews Hotels' Jenny Lucas at the Accelerate Conference, and...we are planning our next event in New York City on May 15th! More to come soon...would you like to be a speaker or sponsor? Email me! It's going to be AMAZING! Happy Easter and Ramadan Kareem! Now, on to the news of the week... |
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Business, Women, and Random Trends:
Taking Up Space Karen Lynch, now the CEO of CVS, shares an experience she had in one of her first executive meetings as a mid-level manager, "Sit in the back, not at the table, because women just take up space,” a male manager told her. She has a new book coming out about how she broke barriers by finding her voice, and shares some advice with Fortune. Forget Work-Life Balance A refreshing look at time management by Dr. Samantha Boardman, with the opener "make peace with the reality that there will never be enough time to do all the things we would like to do." She offers 7 strategies to feel less frazzled in the face of constant "productivity porn."
5 Steps to Take so You Can Stop ‘Faking It ’Til You Make It’ The managing director of Lehigh@NasdaqCenter tells Fast Company that if you always stay true to who you are you’ll almost certainly end up where you’re supposed to be. She offers research-backed evidence and tips for women on how to be authentic and successful at work.
Child Care Benefits for Workers Effectively Pay for Themselves, New Study Finds Companies that offered child care benefits to their employees saw up to a 425% return on their investment. Researchers looked at five companies of various sizes, including UPS and Etsy, that provided benefits like emergency onsite daycare and stipends. They found that for every dollar spent on child care benefits, companies earned between roughly a dollar and $4.25 back through reduced absences, lateness, and lower rates of attrition.
"Our Best Efforts" Even In A Gay Marriage Equality In Domestic Labor is Difficult The debate over domestic labor is political, but author Haley Swenson it's personally hard to achieve balance even when both partners are committed to equality. Read more in Slate––this was eye-opening!
New Book: ‘Women, Money, Power’ Chronicles Long Fight for Economic Equality Looking forward to reading this, but meantime watch this great segment on PBS Newshour with author Josie Cox and one of the original "Rosie the Riveters," 98-year-old Anna Mae Krier!
Caution! IUD Placement Can Be Painful Women used their phones to record the procedure. New TikTok trend, that shows how the medical profession routinely discounts women's pain. Read more in the Washington Post.
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Travel & Hospitality:
The Leadership Styles That Best Serve Hotel Executives Approaches vary but empathy, vision and patience remain a constant. Loved this shared advice from a Hunter Hotel Investment Conference panel with Julienne Smith of IHG Hotels & Resorts, Jay Shah of Hersha Hotels & Resorts, Susan Santiago of Hyatt Hotels Corp., and Jin Lee of ARA US Hospitality Trust.
How the World’s Best Hotels Deliver Exceptional Customer Experience Consultancy McKinsey takes a deep dice into luxury hotels, noting the luxury segment is projected to grow at 6 percent per year through 2025. They highlight 6 main themes to create a culture of excellence and specific tips. This is a great read!
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta Talks Hotel Pipeline, Loyalty, and More In a recent interview with Skift, Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta discussed the hotel giant's record-breaking year for hotel development, the drivers behind its loyalty program's growth, and how it's trying to tame its carbon emissions. Big interview with a big player!
Should You Trust a Hotel’s Star Rating? Depends Where You Look In a sea of hotel reviews and star ratings, it’s hard to know who to rely upon. The Wall Street Journal takes a (light) look at hotel ratings systems, but neglects to mention the new "50Best" and "Michelin Hotel Guides," still worth a read.
Navigating the Transition: Implementing a 4-Day Work Week in Hospitality H Elevation offers tips and a case study on how to establish four day schedules in hotels.
What If We Subconsciously Love a Noisy Restaurant? ‘There’s a good kind of bustle.’ Eateries and their guests hunt for the sweet spot. The Wall Street Journal takes a look at how restaurants create the right vibe. The New Hotel Essential: Easy Take-Out Food There have never been more options for meal delivery to your room—or other parts of the hotel, reports Dawn Gilbertson of the Wall Street Journal.
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