While many deem New Year’s Day the end of the holiday season, we Latinos like to keep the celebrations going. Only a week after the New Year’s Eve festivities comes Dia de Los Reyes on January 6th. This holiday, also […]
Dia de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) is a holiday where we honor the deceased and celebrate life. The traditions and celebrations serve as a reminder that death is an integral part of life rather than an ending. […]
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I wanted to highlight the contributions that Hispanic immigrants, especially Mexican immigrants, have had on the wine industry. It is one of the few industries where you can see Latinx people at all levels, […]
From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans on the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Being that it’s 2020 and COVID-19 is still a real issue, most celebrations have gone […]
It’s now September 2020 which means we are 6+ months into the COVID-19 pandemic. As the season changes and end-of-year announcements are made, experts are concerned about the prolonged toll the hospitality industry has endured. With no recovery in sight, […]
Did you know August 26 is Women’s Equality Day? But wait, wasn’t August 18 the centennial anniversary of the 19th Amendment? That’s correct! So what is Women’s Equality Day? Quick government/history lesson: August 18, 1920, is the date the 19th […]
Define it. No, but really define the problem. According to an article from Harvard Business Review, “most companies aren’t sufficiently rigorous in defining the problems they’re attempting to solve and articulating why those issues are important.” The same goes for us […]
Cancun is one of the top vacation destinations in Mexico. Check out this guide for the top things to eat, see, and do, plus tips on where to stay.
It’s official. My fiancé and I have cut ties with the venue of our dreams – well, my dreams – and it very much felt like an emotional breakup. You know, the kind when you’re in a new relationship, and […]
It’s taken a while for me to admit that I am enjoying my furlough time. Don’t get me wrong I miss my team and the challenges of hotel operations. Most of all, I miss the feeling of being needed and […]
Another holiday weekend upon us. A time when I would be welcoming summer adventurists, party goers and families to the hotel. A time where the hospitality industry would have some of its highest-grossing days. This year, however, it feels far […]
It’s been a while since my last furlough update, but there were more important things to address – and yes, we will continue to talk about systemic racism, Black Lives Matter, defunding the police and the justice that so many […]
“Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory, or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progress. It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible–and there is still so […]
My dear brothers and sisters, Our country has come to a pivotal point in the fight against racism, a cause I wholeheartedly support. During these past few weeks, I have been attentive to the cause and trying to learn as […]
This was a tough one to write because as my return-to-work date gets closer, my anxiety is increasing.* There is always more behind a smile. As many of you know, May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth where the goal is to break the stigmas […]