It’s hard to believe, but next week will begin April, and with it the end of Women’s History Month. This month, travel and hospitality companies all over the world celebrated and recognized their female colleagues, team members, customers and women travelers in several unique ways. Here’s a look at a few interesting examples: Atrium Hospitality,...
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) refers to recognizing, understanding, and managing our emotions and those of others. It enables individuals to regulate their feelings constructively, allowing them to adapt to different environments and handle stress more effectively. Retail environments are often high-pressure and fast-paced, demanding adaptability and resilience from professionals at all levels. EQ plays a pivotal...
As part of a new, members-only series, Women Leading Travel & Hospitality is asking industry executives about their professional journeys, mentorship, how they stay up-to-date on the latest technology and trends, how they take care of themselves, and so much more. This week, insight comes from Lindsey Ueberroth, CEO, Preferred Hotels & Resorts. Women Leading...
This is part of a series of articles for consideration when thinking about yournextnext™. The content is based on the Springer-Alvarez career development survey for employees and employers. Here at Your Next Next, we are often speaking with employees about what they really want — things that they would never share with their manager. While...
As part of Women Leading Travel & Hospitality’s 2024 Top Women in Travel & Hospitality report, which features in-depth interviews with leading female executives from across the industry, we asked honorees several questions, including “How do you define and communicate your long-term vision for both your personal leadership journey and the success of your organization?” Here...
In the fiercely competitive retail and brand leadership landscape, effectively communicating soft skills is paramount for executives seeking career advancement. While technical expertise and industry knowledge are essential, demonstrating soft skills, such as leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence, often plays a significant role in decision-making processes for hiring managers and recruiters. Here are some actionable...
The next Women Leading Travel & Hospitality Virtual Exchange is happening April 4, and we can’t wait to share this live, interactive event with you! This complimentary Virtual Exchange, which occurs from noon-2 p.m. ET, brings together travel and hospitality professionals from across the U.S. and internationally to learn and connect. The complimentary event is...
Angela Showley joins Classic Vacations as the new vice president of marketing, bringing with her over 23 years of travel and hospitality experience in brand, loyalty marketing and customer communications. With a long history of leading teams and working on major brands, most recently leading brand marketing and public relations at Marriott Vacations Worldwide, Showley’s...
For the past 15 years, Purvi Patel has managed the Days Inn by Wyndham San Antonio Northwest/Seaworld. As an experienced owner-operator, Patel knows the importance of capturing the tourist, road-tripping, and infrastructure worker markets. “It’s a hot market for tourists,” she said, “but the Days Inn brand is very well recognized, and Wyndham has truly...
As part of Women Leading Travel & Hospitality’s 2024 Top Women in Travel & Hospitality report, which features in-depth interviews with leading female executives from across the industry, we asked honorees several questions, including “How do you stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies, and what role does continuous learning play in your ongoing personal...