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Hertelier is a digital platform dedicated to empowering and inspiring women in the hospitality sector, guiding them as they develop their careers at every level. We aim to share knowledge and foster discussions that matter. Our content is thoughtfully curated to support women in the hotel industry, featuring insights from both seasoned professionals and emerging talents. We cover essential topics such as business skills, work-life balance, industry updates, and networking opportunities, all presented in a vibrant style that includes eye-catching graphics and social media engagement. We want you to find content here that you’ll love to follow! In light of the significant challenges our industry has faced recently, launching an initiative of this nature might seem unexpected. However, it’s crucial to remember that while women constitute over 50% of the lodging workforce, they are still significantly underrepresented in top hotel management roles. Hertelier aims to drive change, inform, connect, and empower women to take on leadership roles—making this the perfect time to start!

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Meet the Butleress: How Deidre Dukes Is Sabering Stereotypes at The St. Regis Chicago

3 days ago | hertelier.com | Emily Goldfischer

When you think of a traditional butler, you probably don’t picture someone like Deidre Dukes. And that’s exactly the point. With over 15 years in hospitality and a deep passion for service sparked by her parents’ love of hosting, Deidre is breaking stereotypes and bringing what she proudly calls “a woman’s touch” to one of the most elite roles in the industry.
Hospitality, Rebooted: Mews Unfold 2025 Makes A Case For Human-First Tech

5 days ago | hertelier.com | Emily Goldfischer

A soulful cover band playing Harry Styles’ “Strawberry” set the tone: warm, unexpected, and maybe not your average hotel tech conference? For my first time at Mews Unfold, the vibe was becoming clear... this was going to be about more than AI and data. Even better? The day’s lineup featured a refreshingly diverse group of speakers, with women front and center across keynotes and panels.
Quiet Power, Big Impact: Women Talk Ambition on Their Terms

1 week ago | hertelier.com | Emily Goldfischer

Our second hertelier LinkedIn Live delivered big: real talk, global perspectives, and refreshing honesty about what ambition really looks like for women in hospitality. Despite a tech glitch knocking me out––because what’s a LinkedIn Live without a little drama?––hertelier co-founder, Nancy Mendelson, flew solo like a pro, guiding a dynamic conversation with powerhouse panelists Jennifer Fox and Nicki Dehler.
Meet Mr. April: Michael Frenkel, President, MFC PR

2 weeks ago | hertelier.com | Emily Goldfischer

We’re celebrating Michael Frenkel as our Mr. April because he’s not only a sharp, strategic voice in hospitality communications—he’s also using that voice to push for real, lasting change. As co-founder of the Women’s Innovation Council alongside Georgine Muntz, CEO of Visual Matrix, Michael is helping to spotlight the gender gap in hospitality leadership and tech, and create space for collaboration, visibility, and action.
Meet Eva Schippers: The 96-Year-Old Who’s Never Taken a Pill-and Is Redefining Longevity

3 weeks ago | hertelier.com | Emily Goldfischer

Earlier this month, Cologne played host to FIBO—the world’s largest trade show for fitness, wellness, and health. And for the first time ever, the event featured a Longevity & Hospitality Summit—a gathering of global leaders exploring how hotels can help us not just live longer, but live better. There were panels. There were predictions. There were more mentions of AI, biomarkers, and biohacking than you could shake a protein bar at. But the real star? A 96-year-old woman named Eva Schippers.
Meet Charlie Watson: The Westin London City’s Running Concierge Helping Guests Go the Distance at the London Marathon

3 weeks ago | hertelier.com | Emily Goldfischer

Running concierge might not be your typical hotel role—but then again, Charlie Watson is anything but typical. A registered dietitian, running writer, podcaster, and globetrotting marathoner best known to her 50K+ Instagram followers as The Runner Beans, Charlie is the vibrant force behind the RunWestin program at The Westin London City. As the hotel’s official "Run Ambassador" since its pre-opening days, Charlie brings serious cred—and serious energy—to the role.
Keeping It Real: Sally Bunnell on the Highs and Lows of Building Travel’s Most Disruptive New Video Platform

1 month ago | hertelier.com | Emily Goldfischer

Sally Bunnell didn’t step on a plane until she was 20 years old—but she’s been making up for lost time ever since. Born and raised in a tiny town in rural Nebraska (population 700!) to a family of beekeepers, she’s now a full-time digital nomad with 117 countries under her belt and a bold vision for the future of travel. That vision? NaviSavi: a short-form video travel marketplace that’s transforming how people discover, plan, and book travel.
The Truth About Perimenopause: The Hormonal Storm We Need to Talk About

1 month ago | hertelier.com | Emily Goldfischer

With the recent celebrations for Women’s History Month fresh on my mind, there is no better time to talk about a subject that, while uniquely female, needs to be part of the conversation for all genders.What am I talking about? Here’s a hint: It affects women in their 40’s and 50’s to varying degrees, is ‘incurable’, and, barring extenuating circumstances, none of us is exempt.What am I talking about?You guessed it: The big M – menopause. Except… I’m not here to talk about menopause.
Women Entrepreneurs Competing for $100,000 in Hotel Investment Equity

1 month ago | hertelier.com | Emily Goldfischer

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Brand You: Stylist Alena Le Blanc on Owning Your Look and Dressing with Purpose

1 month ago | hertelier.com | Emily Goldfischer

There’s more to personal style than a capsule wardrobe and a closet full of neutrals—and Alena Le Blanc is living proof. Based in the Bay Area, Alena is a professional stylist with a refreshingly down-to-earth vibe, a strong stance on sustainability, and a modern understanding of how personal branding plays out through what we wear. Her career began in fashion design, but everything changed during the pandemic. The companies she worked for filed for bankruptcy, and rather than panic, she pivoted.