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Día de Los Reyes (Three Kings Day) Celebration

Posted On January 5, 2021
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 […]
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Día de Los Muertos

October 30, 2020

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. […]


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The Story of Latinos in Wine: From Laborer to Owner

October 4, 2020

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, […]


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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations

September 14, 2020

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 […]


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Hospitality Update + Resources (Sept. 2020)

September 11, 2020

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, […]


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Women’s Equality Day

August 25, 2020

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 […]


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The First Step to Solve (Almost) Any Problem

August 21, 2020

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 […]


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Ultimate Cancun Bucket List

August 18, 2020

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.


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Breaking up With My Dream Wedding Venue

July 22, 2020

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 […]


Career
Getting Certified

July 17, 2020

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 […]


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Not My Typical Holiday Weekend

July 3, 2020

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 […]


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HEROES Act

June 26, 2020

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 […]


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What I Learned about Juneteenth in 2020

June 19, 2020

“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 […]


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Open Letter to the Black Community

June 12, 2020

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 […]


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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May 15, 2020

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 […]

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