Emily Goldfischer

4 weeks ago | hertelier.com | Emily Goldfischer

At Shangri-La Sydney, gender equality isn’t a buzzword, it’s part of the business model. This month, we’re spotlighting Rob Weeden, Area General Manager for Shangri-La in Australia, as our Male Ally of the Month. With over 25 years of experience in luxury hospitality and a career that spans continents and departments, Rob has not only climbed the ranks but helped elevate countless women along the way.

1 month ago | hertelier.com | Emily Goldfischer

When The Calile Hotel in Brisbane opened in 2018, few could have predicted that this debut project would soon land a coveted spot on The World’s 50 Best Hotels list. Not once, but two years in a row. For Catherine Malouf, one of the family members behind the project, the success of The Calile was never about chasing accolades. It was about creating a hotel that felt true to its place, its people, and its purpose.

1 month ago | hertelier.com | Emily Goldfischer

Wellness travel has had a glow-up. At the Citizen Femme x Allbright "Passport To" 2025 conference in London last week, one of the buzziest panel sessions featured a dream team of wellness insiders reimagining what it means to be a "well-travelled professional." Dr. Emma Craythorne, dermatologist and founder of Klira Skin, broke down how science-backed skincare is getting personal and powerful.

1 month ago | hertelier.com | Emily Goldfischer

With over 25 years at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Gözde Eren knows a thing or two about rising through the ranks. Today, as Area Vice President for the Netherlands and Sweden, based in Amsterdam, she leads seven hotels and a wide-reaching network of teams. She’s also the Chairperson of Women@Hyatt for EMEA, the company’s colleague-led resource group, open to all, and focused on fostering a culture and supporting a workplace where everyone can thrive across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

1 month ago | hertelier.com | Emily Goldfischer

With a sold-out room and four powerhouse women on stage, the “Trailblazers in Hospitality & Hotels” panel at Passport to 2025 delivered honesty, insight, and a lot of laughs...alongside some sharp truths about what it takes to lead as a woman in today’s travel industry.