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<title>Hotelier Radio</title>
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<copyright>℗ &amp; © 2008 Reed Business Information.  Subject to its Terms of Use</copyright>
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<itunes:author>Dave Graveline</itunes:author>
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<itunes:name>Dave Graveline</itunes:name>
<itunes:email>dave.graveline@reedbusiness.com</itunes:email>
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<itunes:category text="Electronics News" />
<itunes:category text="News &amp; Trends" />
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<title>Fraser Hickox, GM of research and technology, Peninsula Hotels Group</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fraser Hickox is an icon of the hotel technology sector. Peninsula Hotels Group&rsquo;s general manager for research and technology, he was inducted into the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame at HITEC 2008. Hickox took some time out from walking the convention floor to talk with HOTELS about guestrooms of the future and designing hotel technology that won&rsquo;t scare off his dear mum.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[Fraser Hickox is an icon of the hotel technology sector. Peninsula Hotels Group&rsquo;s general manager for research and technology, he was inducted into the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame at HITEC 2008. Hickox took some time out from walking the convention floor to talk with HOTELS about guestrooms of the future and designing hotel technology that won&rsquo;t scare off his dear mum.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Fraser Hickox, GM of research and technology, Peninsula Hotels Group</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fraser Hickox is an icon of the hotel technology sector. Peninsula Hotels Group&rsquo;s general manager for research and technology, he was inducted into the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame at HITEC 2008. Hickox took some time out from walking the convention floor to talk with HOTELS about guestrooms of the future and designing hotel technology that won&rsquo;t scare off his dear mum.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[Fraser Hickox is an icon of the hotel technology sector. Peninsula Hotels Group&rsquo;s general manager for research and technology, he was inducted into the International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame at HITEC 2008. Hickox took some time out from walking the convention floor to talk with HOTELS about guestrooms of the future and designing hotel technology that won&rsquo;t scare off his dear mum.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Trevor Horwell, Chief Hotels Officer, Hard Rock Hotels Worldwide</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[HOTELS' Editor Jeff Weinstein caught up with the head of Hard Rock Hotels, Trevor Horwell, to discuss the company's new opening in San Diego, as well as plans for global expansion in markets ranging from Panama to Dubai and Singapore.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[HOTELS' Editor Jeff Weinstein caught up with the head of Hard Rock Hotels, Trevor Horwell, to discuss the company's new opening in San Diego, as well as plans for global expansion in markets ranging from Panama to Dubai and Singapore.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Trevor Horwell, Chief Hotels Officer, Hard Rock Hotels Worldwide</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[HOTELS' Editor Jeff Weinstein caught up with the head of Hard Rock Hotels, Trevor Horwell, to discuss the company's new opening in San Diego, as well as plans for global expansion in markets ranging from Panama to Dubai and Singapore.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[HOTELS' Editor Jeff Weinstein caught up with the head of Hard Rock Hotels, Trevor Horwell, to discuss the company's new opening in San Diego, as well as plans for global expansion in markets ranging from Panama to Dubai and Singapore.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Steve Joyce, President &amp; COO, Choice Hotels International</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>HOTELS caught up with Choice Hotels International&rsquo;s newly appointed president and chief operating officer Steve Joyce during the company&rsquo;s annual convention in Las Vegas. Joyce offers his thoughts on the company&rsquo;s future, making the jump from Marriott International to Choice, and his plans for Choice once he succeeds outgoing CEO Chuck Ledsinger later this year.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[<p>HOTELS caught up with Choice Hotels International&rsquo;s newly appointed president and chief operating officer Steve Joyce during the company&rsquo;s annual convention in Las Vegas. Joyce offers his thoughts on the company&rsquo;s future, making the jump from Marriott International to Choice, and his plans for Choice once he succeeds outgoing CEO Chuck Ledsinger later this year.</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Steve Joyce, President &amp; COO, Choice Hotels International</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>HOTELS caught up with Choice Hotels International&rsquo;s newly appointed president and chief operating officer Steve Joyce during the company&rsquo;s annual convention in Las Vegas. Joyce offers his thoughts on the company&rsquo;s future, making the jump from Marriott International to Choice, and his plans for Choice once he succeeds outgoing CEO Chuck Ledsinger later this year.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[<p>HOTELS caught up with Choice Hotels International&rsquo;s newly appointed president and chief operating officer Steve Joyce during the company&rsquo;s annual convention in Las Vegas. Joyce offers his thoughts on the company&rsquo;s future, making the jump from Marriott International to Choice, and his plans for Choice once he succeeds outgoing CEO Chuck Ledsinger later this year.</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Tony Williams, Senior Vice President, Emirates Hotels &amp; Resorts</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Emirates Airline has been instrumental in driving tourism and commerce in the Middle East. Now it has started a hotel company with global aspirations. HOTELS speaks with Tony Williams to learn about what the brand has accomplished and where it plans to grow.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[Emirates Airline has been instrumental in driving tourism and commerce in the Middle East. Now it has started a hotel company with global aspirations. HOTELS speaks with Tony Williams to learn about what the brand has accomplished and where it plans to grow.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Tony Williams, Senior Vice President, Emirates Hotels &amp; Resorts</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Emirates Airline has been instrumental in driving tourism and commerce in the Middle East. Now it has started a hotel company with global aspirations. HOTELS speaks with Tony Williams to learn about what the brand has accomplished and where it plans to grow.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[Emirates Airline has been instrumental in driving tourism and commerce in the Middle East. Now it has started a hotel company with global aspirations. HOTELS speaks with Tony Williams to learn about what the brand has accomplished and where it plans to grow.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Stan Brown, Chief Operating Officer, RockResorts</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[RockResorts Chief Operating Officer Stan Brown talks with HOTELS about his company&rsquo;s warm climate strategy and what the future holds for the ski resort sector. Brown also reflects on the industry&rsquo;s embrace of green hotelkeeping and what it means for RockResorts, which has been at the forefront of sustainable tourism for a half century.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[RockResorts Chief Operating Officer Stan Brown talks with HOTELS about his company&rsquo;s warm climate strategy and what the future holds for the ski resort sector. Brown also reflects on the industry&rsquo;s embrace of green hotelkeeping and what it means for RockResorts, which has been at the forefront of sustainable tourism for a half century.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Stan Brown, Chief Operating Officer, RockResorts</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[RockResorts Chief Operating Officer Stan Brown talks with HOTELS about his company&rsquo;s warm climate strategy and what the future holds for the ski resort sector. Brown also reflects on the industry&rsquo;s embrace of green hotelkeeping and what it means for RockResorts, which has been at the forefront of sustainable tourism for a half century.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[RockResorts Chief Operating Officer Stan Brown talks with HOTELS about his company&rsquo;s warm climate strategy and what the future holds for the ski resort sector. Brown also reflects on the industry&rsquo;s embrace of green hotelkeeping and what it means for RockResorts, which has been at the forefront of sustainable tourism for a half century.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Richard Hartman, CEO, Millennium &amp; Copthorne Hotels plc</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Richard Hartman, 62, is the newly appointed CEO of Millennium &amp; Copthorne Hotels plc. Listen to Hartman discuss his background in the industry and how that will inform his perspective in his new role, as well as his plans for the first few months on the job, his goals for the company and the challenges he believes the company faces as it moves ahead.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Richard Hartman, 62, is the newly appointed CEO of Millennium &amp; Copthorne Hotels plc. Listen to Hartman discuss his background in the industry and how that will inform his perspective in his new role, as well as his plans for the first few months on the job, his goals for the company and the challenges he believes the company faces as it moves ahead.</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Richard Hartman, CEO, Millennium &amp; Copthorne Hotels plc</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Richard Hartman, 62, is the newly appointed CEO of Millennium &amp; Copthorne Hotels plc. Listen to Hartman discuss his background in the industry and how that will inform his perspective in his new role, as well as his plans for the first few months on the job, his goals for the company and the challenges he believes the company faces as it moves ahead.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Richard Hartman, 62, is the newly appointed CEO of Millennium &amp; Copthorne Hotels plc. Listen to Hartman discuss his background in the industry and how that will inform his perspective in his new role, as well as his plans for the first few months on the job, his goals for the company and the challenges he believes the company faces as it moves ahead.</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Miki Naftali, president and CEO, Elad Properties, Elad Group, New York City</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[After a two-year, US$400 million plus renovation, Elad Properties has reopened the famed Plaza in New York City. This is just the beginning of the re-birth, says Miki Naftali, whose company plans to grow The Plaza brand around the world. Listen to Naftali talk about the expectations in New York City and plans for the global expansion of the brand, which are already underway in Las Vegas and Singapore.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[After a two-year, US$400 million plus renovation, Elad Properties has reopened the famed Plaza in New York City. This is just the beginning of the re-birth, says Miki Naftali, whose company plans to grow The Plaza brand around the world. Listen to Naftali talk about the expectations in New York City and plans for the global expansion of the brand, which are already underway in Las Vegas and Singapore.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Miki Naftali, president and CEO, Elad Properties, Elad Group, New York City</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[After a two-year, US$400 million plus renovation, Elad Properties has reopened the famed Plaza in New York City. This is just the beginning of the re-birth, says Miki Naftali, whose company plans to grow The Plaza brand around the world. Listen to Naftali talk about the expectations in New York City and plans for the global expansion of the brand, which are already underway in Las Vegas and Singapore.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[After a two-year, US$400 million plus renovation, Elad Properties has reopened the famed Plaza in New York City. This is just the beginning of the re-birth, says Miki Naftali, whose company plans to grow The Plaza brand around the world. Listen to Naftali talk about the expectations in New York City and plans for the global expansion of the brand, which are already underway in Las Vegas and Singapore.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Bjorn Gullaksen, President of The Regent Luxury Group</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the occasion of Carlson Hotels Worldwide 2008 Global Business Conference in Las Vegas, HOTELS' Editor In Chief Jeff Weinstein sat down with Bjorn Gullaksen, president of The Regent Luxury Group and managing director of Carlson Hotels Real Estate Co., to discuss the ongoing development of the luxury Regent hotel brand and Carlson's newly stated ambition to acquire and manage properties in key gateways for a re-focused Radisson brand.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[On the occasion of Carlson Hotels Worldwide 2008 Global Business Conference in Las Vegas, HOTELS' Editor In Chief Jeff Weinstein sat down with Bjorn Gullaksen, president of The Regent Luxury Group and managing director of Carlson Hotels Real Estate Co., to discuss the ongoing development of the luxury Regent hotel brand and Carlson's newly stated ambition to acquire and manage properties in key gateways for a re-focused Radisson brand.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Bjorn Gullaksen, President of The Regent Luxury Group</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the occasion of Carlson Hotels Worldwide 2008 Global Business Conference in Las Vegas, HOTELS' Editor In Chief Jeff Weinstein sat down with Bjorn Gullaksen, president of The Regent Luxury Group and managing director of Carlson Hotels Real Estate Co., to discuss the ongoing development of the luxury Regent hotel brand and Carlson's newly stated ambition to acquire and manage properties in key gateways for a re-focused Radisson brand.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[On the occasion of Carlson Hotels Worldwide 2008 Global Business Conference in Las Vegas, HOTELS' Editor In Chief Jeff Weinstein sat down with Bjorn Gullaksen, president of The Regent Luxury Group and managing director of Carlson Hotels Real Estate Co., to discuss the ongoing development of the luxury Regent hotel brand and Carlson's newly stated ambition to acquire and manage properties in key gateways for a re-focused Radisson brand.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Schrager's Vision Of Edition</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[HOTELS' Editor Jeff Weinstein spoke with boutique hotel icon Ian Schrager on February 8 to ask him about his initial vision of the Edition brand he is developing with Marriott International. With nine hotels already signed, Schrager talks about the brand's aesthetic and growth potential, as well as a few details about F&amp;B, marketing and his new relationship with the Marriott family.<br />
Listen to Ian Schrager's discussion about his initial vision of the Edition brand he is developing with Marriott International.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[HOTELS' Editor Jeff Weinstein spoke with boutique hotel icon Ian Schrager on February 8 to ask him about his initial vision of the Edition brand he is developing with Marriott International. With nine hotels already signed, Schrager talks about the brand's aesthetic and growth potential, as well as a few details about F&amp;B, marketing and his new relationship with the Marriott family.<br />
Listen to Ian Schrager's discussion about his initial vision of the Edition brand he is developing with Marriott International.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Schrager's Vision Of Edition</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[HOTELS' Editor Jeff Weinstein spoke with boutique hotel icon Ian Schrager on February 8 to ask him about his initial vision of the Edition brand he is developing with Marriott International. With nine hotels already signed, Schrager talks about the brand's aesthetic and growth potential, as well as a few details about F&amp;B, marketing and his new relationship with the Marriott family.<br />
Listen to Ian Schrager's discussion about his initial vision of the Edition brand he is developing with Marriott International.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[HOTELS' Editor Jeff Weinstein spoke with boutique hotel icon Ian Schrager on February 8 to ask him about his initial vision of the Edition brand he is developing with Marriott International. With nine hotels already signed, Schrager talks about the brand's aesthetic and growth potential, as well as a few details about F&amp;B, marketing and his new relationship with the Marriott family.<br />
Listen to Ian Schrager's discussion about his initial vision of the Edition brand he is developing with Marriott International.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Jim Petrus, Trump Hotel Collection COO</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[HOTELS Senior Associate Editor Derek Gale talked with Jim Petrus just before the <a href="http://www.trumphotelcollection.com/" target="_blank">Trump Hotel Collection</a>&rsquo;s Chicago property opened about the collection&rsquo;s growth plan, future development sites, and the involvement of Donald Trump and his children. Petrus also covers food and beverage plans, what guests the Trump brand covets, and how the brand will differentiate itself through personalized service.<br />
Listen to Jim Petrus's discussion on the Trump Hotel Collection's growth plan and future development sites.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[HOTELS Senior Associate Editor Derek Gale talked with Jim Petrus just before the <a href="http://www.trumphotelcollection.com/" target="_blank">Trump Hotel Collection</a>&rsquo;s Chicago property opened about the collection&rsquo;s growth plan, future development sites, and the involvement of Donald Trump and his children. Petrus also covers food and beverage plans, what guests the Trump brand covets, and how the brand will differentiate itself through personalized service.<br />
Listen to Jim Petrus's discussion on the Trump Hotel Collection's growth plan and future development sites.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Jim Petrus, Trump Hotel Collection COO</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[HOTELS Senior Associate Editor Derek Gale talked with Jim Petrus just before the <a href="http://www.trumphotelcollection.com/" target="_blank">Trump Hotel Collection</a>&rsquo;s Chicago property opened about the collection&rsquo;s growth plan, future development sites, and the involvement of Donald Trump and his children. Petrus also covers food and beverage plans, what guests the Trump brand covets, and how the brand will differentiate itself through personalized service.<br />
Listen to Jim Petrus's discussion on the Trump Hotel Collection's growth plan and future development sites.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[HOTELS Senior Associate Editor Derek Gale talked with Jim Petrus just before the <a href="http://www.trumphotelcollection.com/" target="_blank">Trump Hotel Collection</a>&rsquo;s Chicago property opened about the collection&rsquo;s growth plan, future development sites, and the involvement of Donald Trump and his children. Petrus also covers food and beverage plans, what guests the Trump brand covets, and how the brand will differentiate itself through personalized service.<br />
Listen to Jim Petrus's discussion on the Trump Hotel Collection's growth plan and future development sites.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Dr. Natale Rusconi, managing director, Hotel Cipriani, Venice</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[After a 30-year career at the helm of the iconic Cipriani in Venice, Rusconi, winner of HOTELS&rsquo; 2007 Independent Hotelier of the World Award, will retire at the end of the year. On a recent trip to New York, Rusconi reflected on growing up as the son of hoteliers, his education, his path to the Cipriani and the need for hoteliers to have patient wives.&nbsp;<br />
Listen to Rusconi's reflection of his past and the path to the Cipriani.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[After a 30-year career at the helm of the iconic Cipriani in Venice, Rusconi, winner of HOTELS&rsquo; 2007 Independent Hotelier of the World Award, will retire at the end of the year. On a recent trip to New York, Rusconi reflected on growing up as the son of hoteliers, his education, his path to the Cipriani and the need for hoteliers to have patient wives.&nbsp;<br />
Listen to Rusconi's reflection of his past and the path to the Cipriani.]]></description>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[After a 30-year career at the helm of the iconic Cipriani in Venice, Rusconi, winner of HOTELS&rsquo; 2007 Independent Hotelier of the World Award, will retire at the end of the year. On a recent trip to New York, Rusconi reflected on growing up as the son of hoteliers, his education, his path to the Cipriani and the need for hoteliers to have patient wives.&nbsp;<br />
Listen to Rusconi's reflection of his past and the path to the Cipriani.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[After a 30-year career at the helm of the iconic Cipriani in Venice, Rusconi, winner of HOTELS&rsquo; 2007 Independent Hotelier of the World Award, will retire at the end of the year. On a recent trip to New York, Rusconi reflected on growing up as the son of hoteliers, his education, his path to the Cipriani and the need for hoteliers to have patient wives.&nbsp;<br />
Listen to Rusconi's reflection of his past and the path to the Cipriani.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>John Russell, NYLO Hotels CEO</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[HOTELS Senior Associate Editor Derek Gale talked with <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hotelsmag.com/interviews/podcasts/JohnRussellBio.pdf">John Russell</a> just before NYLO&rsquo;s <a href="http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument&amp;orgId=616&amp;topicId=12552&amp;docId=l:717804578&amp;start=129">first hotel opened</a> about the brand&rsquo;s growth plan, likely future development sites, and the challenges the new brand faces as it tries to build up to a critical mass of properties. Russell also covers what makes the brand unique, what guests it hopes to capture, and what mandates it has in place for being &ldquo;green.&rdquo; <br />
Listen to John Russell's discussion on NYLO's growth plan and challenges.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[HOTELS Senior Associate Editor Derek Gale talked with <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hotelsmag.com/interviews/podcasts/JohnRussellBio.pdf">John Russell</a> just before NYLO&rsquo;s <a href="http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument&amp;orgId=616&amp;topicId=12552&amp;docId=l:717804578&amp;start=129">first hotel opened</a> about the brand&rsquo;s growth plan, likely future development sites, and the challenges the new brand faces as it tries to build up to a critical mass of properties. Russell also covers what makes the brand unique, what guests it hopes to capture, and what mandates it has in place for being &ldquo;green.&rdquo; <br />
Listen to John Russell's discussion on NYLO's growth plan and challenges.]]></description>
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<title>John Russell, NYLO Hotels CEO</title>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[HOTELS Senior Associate Editor Derek Gale talked with <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hotelsmag.com/interviews/podcasts/JohnRussellBio.pdf">John Russell</a> just before NYLO&rsquo;s <a href="http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument&amp;orgId=616&amp;topicId=12552&amp;docId=l:717804578&amp;start=129">first hotel opened</a> about the brand&rsquo;s growth plan, likely future development sites, and the challenges the new brand faces as it tries to build up to a critical mass of properties. Russell also covers what makes the brand unique, what guests it hopes to capture, and what mandates it has in place for being &ldquo;green.&rdquo; <br />
Listen to John Russell's discussion on NYLO's growth plan and challenges.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[HOTELS Senior Associate Editor Derek Gale talked with <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hotelsmag.com/interviews/podcasts/JohnRussellBio.pdf">John Russell</a> just before NYLO&rsquo;s <a href="http://www6.lexisnexis.com/publisher/EndUser?Action=UserDisplayFullDocument&amp;orgId=616&amp;topicId=12552&amp;docId=l:717804578&amp;start=129">first hotel opened</a> about the brand&rsquo;s growth plan, likely future development sites, and the challenges the new brand faces as it tries to build up to a critical mass of properties. Russell also covers what makes the brand unique, what guests it hopes to capture, and what mandates it has in place for being &ldquo;green.&rdquo; <br />
Listen to John Russell's discussion on NYLO's growth plan and challenges.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Eva Ziegler, Le Meridien Hotels Senior Vice President</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[HOTELS' Senior Associate Editor Derek Gale met with Le Meridien Senior Vice President Eva Ziegler at the brand's <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hotelsmag.com/interviews/podcasts/one_night_miami.pdf">One Night Miami</a> event to discuss the brand&rsquo;s re-launch and core values, its new <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hotelsmag.com/interviews/podcasts/lm100.pdf">LM100</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hotelsmag.com/interviews/podcasts/unlock_art.pdf">UNLOCK ART</a> initiatives, and its plans for future partnerships and global growth.<br />
Listen to Eva Ziegler's discussion on the Le Meridien's re-launch and core values.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[HOTELS' Senior Associate Editor Derek Gale met with Le Meridien Senior Vice President Eva Ziegler at the brand's <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hotelsmag.com/interviews/podcasts/one_night_miami.pdf">One Night Miami</a> event to discuss the brand&rsquo;s re-launch and core values, its new <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hotelsmag.com/interviews/podcasts/lm100.pdf">LM100</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hotelsmag.com/interviews/podcasts/unlock_art.pdf">UNLOCK ART</a> initiatives, and its plans for future partnerships and global growth.<br />
Listen to Eva Ziegler's discussion on the Le Meridien's re-launch and core values.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Eva Ziegler, Le Meridien Hotels Senior Vice President</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[HOTELS' Senior Associate Editor Derek Gale met with Le Meridien Senior Vice President Eva Ziegler at the brand's <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hotelsmag.com/interviews/podcasts/one_night_miami.pdf">One Night Miami</a> event to discuss the brand&rsquo;s re-launch and core values, its new <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hotelsmag.com/interviews/podcasts/lm100.pdf">LM100</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hotelsmag.com/interviews/podcasts/unlock_art.pdf">UNLOCK ART</a> initiatives, and its plans for future partnerships and global growth.<br />
Listen to Eva Ziegler's discussion on the Le Meridien's re-launch and core values.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[HOTELS' Senior Associate Editor Derek Gale met with Le Meridien Senior Vice President Eva Ziegler at the brand's <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hotelsmag.com/interviews/podcasts/one_night_miami.pdf">One Night Miami</a> event to discuss the brand&rsquo;s re-launch and core values, its new <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hotelsmag.com/interviews/podcasts/lm100.pdf">LM100</a> and <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hotelsmag.com/interviews/podcasts/unlock_art.pdf">UNLOCK ART</a> initiatives, and its plans for future partnerships and global growth.<br />
Listen to Eva Ziegler's discussion on the Le Meridien's re-launch and core values.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Steve Rudnitsky, Wyndham Hotels Group President, CEO</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[HOTELS' Editor Jeff Weinstein met with Wyndham Hotels Group President and CEO Steve Rudnitsky at the company's international conference in Budapest to discuss the latest developments, including the launch of the Wyndham Grand Collection, its ongoing partnership with Corinthia Hotels International and the global growth of company brands such as Wyndham, Howard Johnson, Super 8, Days Inn, Ramada and its vacation ownership group.&nbsp;<br />
Listen to Steve Rudnitsky discuss the latest developments and the launch of the Wyndham Grand Collection.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[HOTELS' Editor Jeff Weinstein met with Wyndham Hotels Group President and CEO Steve Rudnitsky at the company's international conference in Budapest to discuss the latest developments, including the launch of the Wyndham Grand Collection, its ongoing partnership with Corinthia Hotels International and the global growth of company brands such as Wyndham, Howard Johnson, Super 8, Days Inn, Ramada and its vacation ownership group.&nbsp;<br />
Listen to Steve Rudnitsky discuss the latest developments and the launch of the Wyndham Grand Collection.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Steve Rudnitsky, Wyndham Hotels Group President, CEO</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[HOTELS' Editor Jeff Weinstein met with Wyndham Hotels Group President and CEO Steve Rudnitsky at the company's international conference in Budapest to discuss the latest developments, including the launch of the Wyndham Grand Collection, its ongoing partnership with Corinthia Hotels International and the global growth of company brands such as Wyndham, Howard Johnson, Super 8, Days Inn, Ramada and its vacation ownership group.&nbsp;<br />
Listen to Steve Rudnitsky discuss the latest developments and the launch of the Wyndham Grand Collection.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[HOTELS' Editor Jeff Weinstein met with Wyndham Hotels Group President and CEO Steve Rudnitsky at the company's international conference in Budapest to discuss the latest developments, including the launch of the Wyndham Grand Collection, its ongoing partnership with Corinthia Hotels International and the global growth of company brands such as Wyndham, Howard Johnson, Super 8, Days Inn, Ramada and its vacation ownership group.&nbsp;<br />
Listen to Steve Rudnitsky discuss the latest developments and the launch of the Wyndham Grand Collection.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Stephen Brandman, Co-Owner, Thompson Hotels, New York City</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Boutique hotel company Thompson Hotels has 10 hotels either open or under development. Co-owner Stephen Brandman talks about his brand, its essence and what his next for the company and the hotel business in 2008. Listen to Stephen Brandman talk about his brand, its future and his outlook on the industry.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[Boutique hotel company Thompson Hotels has 10 hotels either open or under development. Co-owner Stephen Brandman talks about his brand, its essence and what his next for the company and the hotel business in 2008. Listen to Stephen Brandman talk about his brand, its future and his outlook on the industry.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Stephen Brandman, Co-Owner, Thompson Hotels, New York City</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Boutique hotel company Thompson Hotels has 10 hotels either open or under development. Co-owner Stephen Brandman talks about his brand, its essence and what his next for the company and the hotel business in 2008. Listen to Stephen Brandman talk about his brand, its future and his outlook on the industry.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[Boutique hotel company Thompson Hotels has 10 hotels either open or under development. Co-owner Stephen Brandman talks about his brand, its essence and what his next for the company and the hotel business in 2008. Listen to Stephen Brandman talk about his brand, its future and his outlook on the industry.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Raymond Bickson, CEO, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, Mumbai</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bickson, HOTELS&rsquo; 2007 Corporate Hotelier of the World, was exposed to hotels from an early age as he grew up in the surf of Hawaii. Mentors urged him to head to Europe for training and ever since he has been riding big hotel waves around the world, operating iconic hotels and now as the CEO of a legendary hotel company in India. Bickson reflects on his career, what he has learned along the way and what might be next.&nbsp;<br />
Listen to Bickson's reflection on his career and discuss what might be next.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[Bickson, HOTELS&rsquo; 2007 Corporate Hotelier of the World, was exposed to hotels from an early age as he grew up in the surf of Hawaii. Mentors urged him to head to Europe for training and ever since he has been riding big hotel waves around the world, operating iconic hotels and now as the CEO of a legendary hotel company in India. Bickson reflects on his career, what he has learned along the way and what might be next.&nbsp;<br />
Listen to Bickson's reflection on his career and discuss what might be next.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Raymond Bickson, CEO, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, Mumbai</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bickson, HOTELS&rsquo; 2007 Corporate Hotelier of the World, was exposed to hotels from an early age as he grew up in the surf of Hawaii. Mentors urged him to head to Europe for training and ever since he has been riding big hotel waves around the world, operating iconic hotels and now as the CEO of a legendary hotel company in India. Bickson reflects on his career, what he has learned along the way and what might be next.&nbsp;<br />
Listen to Bickson's reflection on his career and discuss what might be next.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[Bickson, HOTELS&rsquo; 2007 Corporate Hotelier of the World, was exposed to hotels from an early age as he grew up in the surf of Hawaii. Mentors urged him to head to Europe for training and ever since he has been riding big hotel waves around the world, operating iconic hotels and now as the CEO of a legendary hotel company in India. Bickson reflects on his career, what he has learned along the way and what might be next.&nbsp;<br />
Listen to Bickson's reflection on his career and discuss what might be next.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Stevan Porter, President, IHG Americas</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) Americas President and CEO Stevan Porter discusses the company's plans for the US$1 billion global re-launch of the Holiday Inn brands. He elaborates on the brand requirements, company expectations and the future of the company's biggest brand.&nbsp;<br />
Listen to Stevan Porter discuss the company's plans for a global re-launch of the Holiday Inn brands.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) Americas President and CEO Stevan Porter discusses the company's plans for the US$1 billion global re-launch of the Holiday Inn brands. He elaborates on the brand requirements, company expectations and the future of the company's biggest brand.&nbsp;<br />
Listen to Stevan Porter discuss the company's plans for a global re-launch of the Holiday Inn brands.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Stevan Porter, President, IHG Americas</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) Americas President and CEO Stevan Porter discusses the company's plans for the US$1 billion global re-launch of the Holiday Inn brands. He elaborates on the brand requirements, company expectations and the future of the company's biggest brand.&nbsp;<br />
Listen to Stevan Porter discuss the company's plans for a global re-launch of the Holiday Inn brands.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) Americas President and CEO Stevan Porter discusses the company's plans for the US$1 billion global re-launch of the Holiday Inn brands. He elaborates on the brand requirements, company expectations and the future of the company's biggest brand.&nbsp;<br />
Listen to Stevan Porter discuss the company's plans for a global re-launch of the Holiday Inn brands.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>David Kong, President and CEO, Best Western International</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[During a break at Best Western International&rsquo;s North American Convention in Montreal this month, President and CEO David Kong talks with HOTELS Associate Editor Adam Kirby about his vision for the future of the iconic brand, including his belief that Best Western is equipped to offer the very best customer service in the hotel industry.<br />
Listen to David Kong talk about his future vision for Best Western.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[During a break at Best Western International&rsquo;s North American Convention in Montreal this month, President and CEO David Kong talks with HOTELS Associate Editor Adam Kirby about his vision for the future of the iconic brand, including his belief that Best Western is equipped to offer the very best customer service in the hotel industry.<br />
Listen to David Kong talk about his future vision for Best Western.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>David Kong, President and CEO, Best Western International</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[During a break at Best Western International&rsquo;s North American Convention in Montreal this month, President and CEO David Kong talks with HOTELS Associate Editor Adam Kirby about his vision for the future of the iconic brand, including his belief that Best Western is equipped to offer the very best customer service in the hotel industry.<br />
Listen to David Kong talk about his future vision for Best Western.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[During a break at Best Western International&rsquo;s North American Convention in Montreal this month, President and CEO David Kong talks with HOTELS Associate Editor Adam Kirby about his vision for the future of the iconic brand, including his belief that Best Western is equipped to offer the very best customer service in the hotel industry.<br />
Listen to David Kong talk about his future vision for Best Western.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Captain C.P.Nair, chairman, Leela Palaces, Resorts and Hotels, Mumbai</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[After meeting Conrad Hilton at the Waldorf=Astoria, Captain C.P. Nair, then a young 65, decided to start his hotel career. He has developed the Leela brand into an impressive group of 11 hotels with aggressive growth plans to double room capacity. First, he will introduce six new hotels around India and then launch a mid-market Leela Garden brand.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[After meeting Conrad Hilton at the Waldorf=Astoria, Captain C.P. Nair, then a young 65, decided to start his hotel career. He has developed the Leela brand into an impressive group of 11 hotels with aggressive growth plans to double room capacity. First, he will introduce six new hotels around India and then launch a mid-market Leela Garden brand.]]></description>
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<title>Captain C.P.Nair, chairman, Leela Palaces, Resorts and Hotels, Mumbai</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[After meeting Conrad Hilton at the Waldorf=Astoria, Captain C.P. Nair, then a young 65, decided to start his hotel career. He has developed the Leela brand into an impressive group of 11 hotels with aggressive growth plans to double room capacity. First, he will introduce six new hotels around India and then launch a mid-market Leela Garden brand.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[After meeting Conrad Hilton at the Waldorf=Astoria, Captain C.P. Nair, then a young 65, decided to start his hotel career. He has developed the Leela brand into an impressive group of 11 hotels with aggressive growth plans to double room capacity. First, he will introduce six new hotels around India and then launch a mid-market Leela Garden brand.]]></description>
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<title>Scott Kerkmans, CBO of Four Points</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Earlier this year, Four Points by Sheraton named Scott Kerkmans its first chief beer officer. HOTELS Associate Editor Adam Kirby sits down with Kerkmans to discuss the hotel industry&rsquo;s beer culture, how to compose a proper hotel beer menu and bar strategies for the single beer drinker. Kerkmans also ponders exactly what Four Points by Sheraton would taste like if it were a beer instead of a hotel brand.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[Earlier this year, Four Points by Sheraton named Scott Kerkmans its first chief beer officer. HOTELS Associate Editor Adam Kirby sits down with Kerkmans to discuss the hotel industry&rsquo;s beer culture, how to compose a proper hotel beer menu and bar strategies for the single beer drinker. Kerkmans also ponders exactly what Four Points by Sheraton would taste like if it were a beer instead of a hotel brand.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Scott Kerkmans, CBO of Four Points</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Earlier this year, Four Points by Sheraton named Scott Kerkmans its first chief beer officer. HOTELS Associate Editor Adam Kirby sits down with Kerkmans to discuss the hotel industry&rsquo;s beer culture, how to compose a proper hotel beer menu and bar strategies for the single beer drinker. Kerkmans also ponders exactly what Four Points by Sheraton would taste like if it were a beer instead of a hotel brand.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[Earlier this year, Four Points by Sheraton named Scott Kerkmans its first chief beer officer. HOTELS Associate Editor Adam Kirby sits down with Kerkmans to discuss the hotel industry&rsquo;s beer culture, how to compose a proper hotel beer menu and bar strategies for the single beer drinker. Kerkmans also ponders exactly what Four Points by Sheraton would taste like if it were a beer instead of a hotel brand.]]></description>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Frits van Paasschen is the new CEO of Starwood Hotels &amp; Resorts. Listen to company executives talk about the just-completed search process and hear van Paasschen discuss his plans for the first 90 days on the job, and more.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[Frits van Paasschen is the new CEO of Starwood Hotels &amp; Resorts. Listen to company executives talk about the just-completed search process and hear van Paasschen discuss his plans for the first 90 days on the job, and more.]]></description>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Frits van Paasschen is the new CEO of Starwood Hotels &amp; Resorts. Listen to company executives talk about the just-completed search process and hear van Paasschen discuss his plans for the first 90 days on the job, and more.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[Frits van Paasschen is the new CEO of Starwood Hotels &amp; Resorts. Listen to company executives talk about the just-completed search process and hear van Paasschen discuss his plans for the first 90 days on the job, and more.]]></description>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On August 30, HOTELS' Editor in Chief Jeff Weinstein talked to Minor International Chief Operationg Officer Michael Sagild about his goals for growing the company--especially its Anantara brand. They also discussed trading conditions in the region, how Minor approaches the hotel business a bit differently than traditional owner-operators and much more.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[On August 30, HOTELS' Editor in Chief Jeff Weinstein talked to Minor International Chief Operationg Officer Michael Sagild about his goals for growing the company--especially its Anantara brand. They also discussed trading conditions in the region, how Minor approaches the hotel business a bit differently than traditional owner-operators and much more.]]></description>
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<title>Michael Sagild , COO of Minor International</title>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On August 30, HOTELS' Editor in Chief Jeff Weinstein talked to Minor International Chief Operationg Officer Michael Sagild about his goals for growing the company--especially its Anantara brand. They also discussed trading conditions in the region, how Minor approaches the hotel business a bit differently than traditional owner-operators and much more.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[On August 30, HOTELS' Editor in Chief Jeff Weinstein talked to Minor International Chief Operationg Officer Michael Sagild about his goals for growing the company--especially its Anantara brand. They also discussed trading conditions in the region, how Minor approaches the hotel business a bit differently than traditional owner-operators and much more.]]></description>
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<title>Mark Hoplamazian, President/CEO of Global Hyatt Corp.</title>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Hyatt brand is about to turn 50 and it has new leadership in president and CEO Mark Hoplamazian, who sat down with HOTELS' Editor Jeff Weinstein to discuss the evolution of the company, the global development pipeline, the Hyatt Place brand and to reflect about his first six months at the helm.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[The Hyatt brand is about to turn 50 and it has new leadership in president and CEO Mark Hoplamazian, who sat down with HOTELS' Editor Jeff Weinstein to discuss the evolution of the company, the global development pipeline, the Hyatt Place brand and to reflect about his first six months at the helm.]]></description>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Hyatt brand is about to turn 50 and it has new leadership in president and CEO Mark Hoplamazian, who sat down with HOTELS' Editor Jeff Weinstein to discuss the evolution of the company, the global development pipeline, the Hyatt Place brand and to reflect about his first six months at the helm.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[The Hyatt brand is about to turn 50 and it has new leadership in president and CEO Mark Hoplamazian, who sat down with HOTELS' Editor Jeff Weinstein to discuss the evolution of the company, the global development pipeline, the Hyatt Place brand and to reflect about his first six months at the helm.]]></description>
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<title>Gerald Lawless, Jumeirah Group Executive Chairman</title>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[HOTELS magazine Editor In Chief Jeff Weinstein sat down with Jumeirah Group Executive Chairman Gerald Lawless at the Jumeirah Essex House in New York in early June to talk about the performance, growth, opportunities and potential obstacles for Jumeirah's hotel company.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[HOTELS magazine Editor In Chief Jeff Weinstein sat down with Jumeirah Group Executive Chairman Gerald Lawless at the Jumeirah Essex House in New York in early June to talk about the performance, growth, opportunities and potential obstacles for Jumeirah's hotel company.]]></description>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[HOTELS magazine Editor In Chief Jeff Weinstein sat down with Jumeirah Group Executive Chairman Gerald Lawless at the Jumeirah Essex House in New York in early June to talk about the performance, growth, opportunities and potential obstacles for Jumeirah's hotel company.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[HOTELS magazine Editor In Chief Jeff Weinstein sat down with Jumeirah Group Executive Chairman Gerald Lawless at the Jumeirah Essex House in New York in early June to talk about the performance, growth, opportunities and potential obstacles for Jumeirah's hotel company.]]></description>
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<title>Michael Depatie, Kimpton Hotels &amp; Restaurants</title>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[At the NYU hotel investment conference, HOTELS' Editor Jeff Weinstein sits down with Kimpton Hotels &amp; Restaurants' Michael DePatie disucsses the evolution of lifestyle hotels and growth plans for the San Francisco-based company.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[At the NYU hotel investment conference, HOTELS' Editor Jeff Weinstein sits down with Kimpton Hotels &amp; Restaurants' Michael DePatie disucsses the evolution of lifestyle hotels and growth plans for the San Francisco-based company.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[At the NYU hotel investment conference, HOTELS' Editor Jeff Weinstein sits down with Kimpton Hotels &amp; Restaurants' Michael DePatie disucsses the evolution of lifestyle hotels and growth plans for the San Francisco-based company.]]></description>
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<title>Jay Witzel, President/CEO of Carlson Hotels, Worldwide</title>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jay Witzel, president and CEO of Carlson Hotels Worldwide, sat down with HOTELS' Senior Editor Karyn Strauss in early May at the hotel company's global conference held at Disneyland Resort Paris. Not surprisingly, turning Carlson into a truly global hotel company was the theme of the conference, what the company calls &quot;Changing the Game,&quot; and Witzel shared some of the Carlson's plans for how that process will take place going forward.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[Jay Witzel, president and CEO of Carlson Hotels Worldwide, sat down with HOTELS' Senior Editor Karyn Strauss in early May at the hotel company's global conference held at Disneyland Resort Paris. Not surprisingly, turning Carlson into a truly global hotel company was the theme of the conference, what the company calls &quot;Changing the Game,&quot; and Witzel shared some of the Carlson's plans for how that process will take place going forward.]]></description>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jay Witzel, president and CEO of Carlson Hotels Worldwide, sat down with HOTELS' Senior Editor Karyn Strauss in early May at the hotel company's global conference held at Disneyland Resort Paris. Not surprisingly, turning Carlson into a truly global hotel company was the theme of the conference, what the company calls &quot;Changing the Game,&quot; and Witzel shared some of the Carlson's plans for how that process will take place going forward.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[Jay Witzel, president and CEO of Carlson Hotels Worldwide, sat down with HOTELS' Senior Editor Karyn Strauss in early May at the hotel company's global conference held at Disneyland Resort Paris. Not surprisingly, turning Carlson into a truly global hotel company was the theme of the conference, what the company calls &quot;Changing the Game,&quot; and Witzel shared some of the Carlson's plans for how that process will take place going forward.]]></description>
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<title>Sarmod Zok, CEO of Kingdom Hotel Investments, Dubai</title>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sarmod Zok, CEO, Kingdom Hotel Investments, Dubai, talks about the company's ongoing acquisition plan and potential for development going forward. Why is Kingdom looking east to Asia and how much potential does he see for development in Africa?]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>John-Paul Nichols, RCI Global Vacation Network</title>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[John-Paul Nichols, president and managing director for Europe, Middle East and Africa for RCI Global Vacation Network, chats with HOTELS' Editor In Chief Jeff Weinstein at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference about vacation ownership exchange and development trends in the region.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[John-Paul Nichols, president and managing director for Europe, Middle East and Africa for RCI Global Vacation Network, chats with HOTELS' Editor In Chief Jeff Weinstein at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference about vacation ownership exchange and development trends in the region.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[John-Paul Nichols, president and managing director for Europe, Middle East and Africa for RCI Global Vacation Network, chats with HOTELS' Editor In Chief Jeff Weinstein at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference about vacation ownership exchange and development trends in the region.]]></description>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Chris Hartley, chief executive of Shaza Hotels, Dubai, discusses the ongoing development of this year old, regional lifestyle brand that draws from the Middle East culture, heritage and traditions in contemporary setting. The 5-star concept is geared to meet the needs of emerging regional travelers as well as give a different experience to global travelers.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[Chris Hartley, chief executive of Shaza Hotels, Dubai, discusses the ongoing development of this year old, regional lifestyle brand that draws from the Middle East culture, heritage and traditions in contemporary setting. The 5-star concept is geared to meet the needs of emerging regional travelers as well as give a different experience to global travelers.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Chris Hartley, chief executive of Shaza Hotels, Dubai, discusses the ongoing development of this year old, regional lifestyle brand that draws from the Middle East culture, heritage and traditions in contemporary setting. The 5-star concept is geared to meet the needs of emerging regional travelers as well as give a different experience to global travelers.]]></description>
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<title>Arthur de Haast, CEO of Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels</title>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Arthur de Haast, global CEO of Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, talks about the flow of capital moving out the Middle East with some US$7 billion being invested outward this year in hospitality projects. He discusses where deals are getting done and what are the hot markets to watch going forward?]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[Arthur de Haast, global CEO of Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, talks about the flow of capital moving out the Middle East with some US$7 billion being invested outward this year in hospitality projects. He discusses where deals are getting done and what are the hot markets to watch going forward?]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Arthur de Haast, global CEO of Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, talks about the flow of capital moving out the Middle East with some US$7 billion being invested outward this year in hospitality projects. He discusses where deals are getting done and what are the hot markets to watch going forward?]]></description>
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<title>David Clifton, Managing Director for Interval International</title>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David Clifton, managing director of Europe, Middle East, Africa &amp; Asia for Interval International, talks about what is hot in vacation ownership in this part of the world. Is Dubai about to become one of the super-cities for vacation ownership? What are the challenges and opportunities as vacation ownership emerges in EMEA?]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[David Clifton, managing director of Europe, Middle East, Africa &amp; Asia for Interval International, talks about what is hot in vacation ownership in this part of the world. Is Dubai about to become one of the super-cities for vacation ownership? What are the challenges and opportunities as vacation ownership emerges in EMEA?]]></description>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David Clifton, managing director of Europe, Middle East, Africa &amp; Asia for Interval International, talks about what is hot in vacation ownership in this part of the world. Is Dubai about to become one of the super-cities for vacation ownership? What are the challenges and opportunities as vacation ownership emerges in EMEA?]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[David Clifton, managing director of Europe, Middle East, Africa &amp; Asia for Interval International, talks about what is hot in vacation ownership in this part of the world. Is Dubai about to become one of the super-cities for vacation ownership? What are the challenges and opportunities as vacation ownership emerges in EMEA?]]></description>
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<title>Ian Carter, CEO of Hilton International</title>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ian Carter, CEO, Hilton International, talks about the Middle East and Hilton's plans to double its number of assets in the region within five years. Will Hilton's North American-based brands like Garden Inn and Doubletree fly with developers in far-away markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa?]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[Ian Carter, CEO, Hilton International, talks about the Middle East and Hilton's plans to double its number of assets in the region within five years. Will Hilton's North American-based brands like Garden Inn and Doubletree fly with developers in far-away markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa?]]></description>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ian Carter, CEO, Hilton International, talks about the Middle East and Hilton's plans to double its number of assets in the region within five years. Will Hilton's North American-based brands like Garden Inn and Doubletree fly with developers in far-away markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa?]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[Ian Carter, CEO, Hilton International, talks about the Middle East and Hilton's plans to double its number of assets in the region within five years. Will Hilton's North American-based brands like Garden Inn and Doubletree fly with developers in far-away markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa?]]></description>
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<title>Patrick Smith, Vice President of IFA Hotels &amp; Resorts, Kuwait</title>
<itunes:author>John Dodge, Electronic Business Editor-in-Chief</itunes:author>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Patrick Smith, vice president of asset management, IFA Hotels &amp; Resorts, tells the HOTELS magazine about ongoing development with the Kuwaiti-based, mixed-use real estate company. The largest foreign investor on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai and a growing global hospitality developer is very busy.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[Patrick Smith, vice president of asset management, IFA Hotels &amp; Resorts, tells the HOTELS magazine about ongoing development with the Kuwaiti-based, mixed-use real estate company. The largest foreign investor on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai and a growing global hospitality developer is very busy.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Paul McManus, CEO of the Leading Hotels of the World</title>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Leading Hotels of the World CEO Paul McManus talks about how new hotel &quot;owners&quot; are hurting brand and property value; how he is trying to turn Leading into a consumer brand, the potential of new brands like Capella and Armani, and more.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Kurt Ritter, CEO of the Rezidor Hotel Group, Brussels</title>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ritter discusses the new challenge of operating as a public company, as well as ongoing development plans for his portfolio of brands, including the new design-oriented Missoni brand.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Andrew Cosslett, CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group, London</title>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Cosslett responds to the ongoing rumors about IHG being for sale, the perception of the Americas business operating separately from the UK-based headquarters, and what he has to do to get mentioned in the same conversation as Hilton, Marriott and Starwood. In addition, Cosslett discusses the state of IHG's development pipeline and how he will compete with American brands like Hilton again trying to grow in Europe.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[Cosslett responds to the ongoing rumors about IHG being for sale, the perception of the Americas business operating separately from the UK-based headquarters, and what he has to do to get mentioned in the same conversation as Hilton, Marriott and Starwood. In addition, Cosslett discusses the state of IHG's development pipeline and how he will compete with American brands like Hilton again trying to grow in Europe.]]></description>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Cosslett responds to the ongoing rumors about IHG being for sale, the perception of the Americas business operating separately from the UK-based headquarters, and what he has to do to get mentioned in the same conversation as Hilton, Marriott and Starwood. In addition, Cosslett discusses the state of IHG's development pipeline and how he will compete with American brands like Hilton again trying to grow in Europe.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST</pubDate>
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<title>Ian Carter, CEO of International Operations, and Tom Keltner, CEO of Americas &amp; Global Brands, Hilton Hotels Corp.</title>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Carter and Keltner talk about Hilton's strategy for adding 1,000 new hotels over the next 10 years in both the Americas and international markets. How will Hilton's franchise model for brands like Hilton Garden Inn and Doubletree work outside the United States? What are the plans for luxury brands like Conrad and the new Waldorf - Astoria Collection?]]></itunes:summary>
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