All posts in Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality

Bruce Himelstein

By | 03/2011 | Advertising, Branding, BUSINESS, Consumer Trends, Customer Service, Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality, Leadership, SALES / MARKETING | Comments Off
Bruce Himelstein

Recognized as one of today’s top sales and marketing innovators, Bruce Himelstein is credited with leading the recent revitalization of the The Ritz-Carlton Company brand. A 37-year veteran of the hospitality industry, his career evolved from a humble beginning when, right out of college, he became bellman at the Americana Hotel in Albany, New York, and continued to his being named corporate vice president of sales and marketing for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in 2002, following nearly 30 years with Marriott.
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Jim Sullivan

By | 01/2011 | Authors, BUSINESS, Customer Service, Generation X and beyond, Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality, Leadership, Management, Motivation, Peak Performance, Recruitment / Retention, Success, Teambuilding, Teamwork, Training, Workforce Issues | Comments Off
jimsullivan

Maybe you’ve seen him on CNN, NBC, ABC, Fox News, the BBC, or the Food Network. Maybe you read his column discussing people, performance and profitability in Nation’s Restaurant News. Over 450,000 foodservice and retail employees, executives and franchisees worldwide have read his newsletters, books, or columns and seen his DVDs, webcasts, e-learning programs and live seminars. His products and programs have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Newsweek, Fast Company, Inc. and USA Today. Read more…

John Parke

By | 01/2011 | Branding, BUSINESS, Corporate Culture, Customer Service, Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality, HUMAN RESOURCES, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Sales Management, Sales Skills, Sales Strategy, Sales Techniques, Strategy, Teambuilding | Comments Off
John Parke

In today’s turbulent business environment, competitive advantage can be harder to achieve than ever before. For leaders who want to outperform the marketplace, assistance from an experienced and objective industry professional is essential. John Parke, President and CEO of Leadership Synergies, is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) with extensive experience in both the hospitality industry and association community, and has served on several boards including the advisory board of International Association for Exposition Management. Read more…

Emeril Lagasse

By | 01/2011 | Celebrities / Media Personalities, Culinary, Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality, Spouse Programs | Comments Off
emerillagasse

Emeril Lagasse is one of America’s most beloved and recognizable chefs. His hit shows on the Food Network, “Emeril Live” and the “Essence of Emeril” have made Emeril a household name, along with his catchphrases “Bam!” and “Kick it up a notch!” As a national TV personality, he has hosted over 2,000 shows on the Food Network, and is the food correspondent for ABC”s “Good Morning America.” He is the host of “Emeril Green,” and his show “Essence of Emeril” can be seen on the Food Network. “Emeril Live” appears on both the Cooking Channel and Food Network. Read more…

Sheila C. Johnson

By | 01/2011 | BUSINESS, Celebrities / Media Personalities, Communication, Creativity, Entrepreneurs, Great Achievers, Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality, Inspiration, Leadership, Motivation, Music/Radio/TV/Movies, Personal Development, Relationships, SPORTS, Spouse Programs, Success, Women's Issues | Comments Off
sheilajohnson

Sheila C. Johnson is an entrepreneur and philanthropist whose accomplishments span the arenas of hospitality, sports, TV and film, the arts and humanitarian causes. As CEO of Salamander Hospitality, LLC, Johnson oversees a growing portfolio of luxury properties and lifestyle businesses, and as president and managing partner of the WNBA’s Washington Mystics and a partner in Lincoln Holdings, LLC, Johnson is the first African-American woman to have a stake in three professional sports teams. She is also a TV pioneer, having been a founding partner of Black Entertainment Television (BET). A dedicated activist, Johnson serves as a global ambassador for CARE, whose mission is to fight global poverty. Read more…

Mike Vance

By | 01/2011 | Authors, BUSINESS, Change, Corporate Culture, Courage, Creativity, Ethics / Values, Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality, HUMAN RESOURCES, Innovation, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Motivation, Organizational Skills, Peak Performance, Success, Teambuilding, Teamwork, Training, Workforce Issues | Comments Off
Mike Vance

An exciting style and unique content, Mike Vance is a distinguished name in speaking and communicating. His fast-paced delivery, sprinkled with good-natured humor, makes him a stimulating speakers and highly acclaimed teachers in the country. USA TODAY named Vance “one of the most requested speakers in the United States.” Vance spent many years in charge of “idea and people development” for Walt Disney Productions, Disneyland and Walt Disney World. He served as Dean of Disney University, famed for its superlative training programs that set a new standard for customer service in the world. Read more…

Terry Jones

By | 01/2011 | Branding, BUSINESS, Consumer Trends, Corporate Culture, Customer Service, E-Commerce, Entrepreneurs, Future Trends / Futurists, Healthcare/Pharmaceutical, Hotel/Restaurant/Hospitality, Innovation, Leadership, Real Estate, Retail, Social Media, TECHNOLOGY, Technology, Travel | Comments Off
Terry Jones

Terry Jones, founder of Travelocity.com, led the company as President and Chief Executive Officer from its beginning until 2002. Prior to that, Jones served as Chief Information Officer at Sabre Inc., and is now managing principal of Essential Ideas, a consultancy he co-founded to help companies in their transition to the digital economy. He serves on the Board of Directors of Earthlink, Inc., La Quinta Corporation, Kayak.com, and is a special venture partner with General Catalyst Partners. Jones knows that the 21st century demands new marketing techniques, new methods of creating brands and new weapons to create technological advantage. As companies work to develop successful multi-channel strategies, and capture the on-line generation as customers, Jones can provide real world examples that audiences can use in this complex new environment. Read more…