Executive leadership is the ability to influence and guide individuals to get their best performance. The content featured in this category provides valuable insights for executive leaders on how to manage their teams better and meet organizational goals.
Historic Hotels America | Historic Hotels Worldwide announced at the end of March that Stephanie Calhoun would step into the role of senior vice president, operations. She will lead member services, marketing and reservations and work with existing leadership to grow the brands and performance for partners. Calhoun has worked for Historic Hotels for nearly...
Through my research, I’ve surveyed more than 3,000 professionals, the majority of whom were women. They have taught me about their strengths, passions, aspirations, and the distinct ways we can often get bogged down on the path to realizing our leadership potential — situations that prevent us from being the leaders that we’re capable of...
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...
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...
Joby Aviation recently promoted Bonny Simi to president of operations. Joby Aviation is a venture-backed aviation company developing an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft that it intends to operate as an air taxi service. Simi was previously head of air operations and people at Joby. Before that she spent 20 years at JetBlue, ending...
There is a refreshing influence of Black women in the hospitality industry making a BIG impression. These hospitality leaders are building a more diverse industry and are working diligently to make an impact as C-suite executives in the areas of ownership; leadership; bias; inclusivity; and accessibility. “We are committed to amplifying a diverse array of...
Kate Sullivan has rejoined the City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation as chief commercial officer. Sullivan, who most recently was vice president, business investment and regional marketing at the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia, had previously served as deputy director of strategic partnerships for the Department of Aviation. The CCO is a new role...
When championing change within an organization, leadership buy-in and cross-functional support are essential for long-term success. But how can you actually “make the business case” and “influence without authority” to enlist your executives and peers to support ESG and impact initiatives? In this member workshop, we’ll explore strategies and techniques to communicate the benefits of...
Expedia Group announced Feb. 8 the appointment of Ariane Gorin as CEO, effective May 13. Gorin will succeed Peter Kern, who has served as the company’s CEO since 2020. After completing his contract as CEO, Kern will continue to serve as the company’s vice chairman and member of the board of directors, working closely with...
