#59: Strategies For Being Fearless in Hospitality | with Mercedes Blanco

Mercedes Blanco is a Corporate Leader Executive in Global Travel & Hospitality with a solid record in International Sales and Marketing Strategies. She has over fifteen years of experience in the hospitality industry, while volunteering at SITE, HSMAI, MPI, and teaching at several universities. Her impressive professional journey has taken her across leadership roles at top companies in the hospitality space. Mercedes' unique combination of corporate experience and passion for education and service makes her a true force within the travel industry. In this episode, hosts Steve and David sit down with Mercedes Blanco, the Chief Partnerships Officer at The Hotels Network. Mercedes offers her thoughts on industry topics like the rise of AI in hospitality, cybersecurity concerns, and the challenges women face in the field. Her advice for fearless leadership and fostering diversity is truly inspiring.In this episode, you'll learn:Mercedes Blanco's background and journeyThe Hotels Network's use of AI/machine learning for direct bookingsAdvice for women and young professionals to get more involved and build their personal brandsThe importance of speaking up, trying new things, and pushing boundariesJoin Steve, David, and their special guest, Mercedes Blanco, for an insightful and empowering discussion that celebrates the achievements of women in the hospitality space.This episode is Sponsored by Amaze InsightsJoin the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageThe Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More MediaLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mercedesblancoanton/The Hotel Network: https://thehotelsnetwork.com/en/June 24th HSMAI event in Charlotte during HITECFor full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/59Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-...Connect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil...