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James McBride is not just a hotelier — he's a visionary storyteller, a daring innovator, and a relentless champion of authentic luxury experiences. What started as his bold vision to redefine hospitality on a remote Indonesian island has become an award-winning global phenomenon, with Nihi Resorts capturing the imagination of travelers worldwide. As the co-founder of Nihi alongside legendary serial entrepreneur Chris Burch (co-founder of Tory Burch), James is at the heart of this extraordinary journey. In this episode, we dive into: James's fascinating journey from foundational roles at Ritz-Carlton and Rosewood Hotels to pioneering transformative luxury experiences at Nihi Resorts. The daring moment he famously published his personal phone number in major newspapers—and how authentic human connection remains central to his hospitality ethos. The incredible origin story behind Nihi Sumba, and how James transformed an untouched Indonesian island into one of the world's most celebrated travel destinations. Why authenticity and storytelling are indispensable for creating memorable guest experiences. Strategies for maintaining genuine human connections in luxury hospitality amid an increasingly digital world. We also unpack James's perspectives on: What independent hotels can learn about curating truly unique and impactful guest experiences. Why meaningful hospitality extends beyond aesthetics, amenities, and luxury trappings. How calculated risks and creativity can lead to global recognition and lasting success. The critical importance of sustainable, authentic luxury in today's evolving travel landscape. This episode is for hoteliers crafting authentic luxury, bold brand builders pushing creative boundaries, and travelers seeking experiences that resonate deeply and endure long after their journey home. Connect with James on LinkedIn Discover Nihi Sumba   Behind the Stays is brought to you by Journey — a first-of-its-kind loyalty program that brings together an alliance of the world's top independently owned and operated stays and allows travelers to earn points and perks on boutique hotels, vacation rentals, treehouses, ski chalets, glamping experiences and so much more. Your host is Zach Busekrus, Head of the Journey Alliance. If you are a hospitality entrepreneur who has a stay, or a collection of stays with soul, we'd love for you to apply to join our Alliance at journey.com/alliance. 

How is hospitality education evolving? Nicolas Graf, chaired professor and Associate Dean at New York University's Jonathan M Tisch Center of Hospitality, joins Dan today to discuss the realm of hospitality education. Their discussion spans Nicolas's unique career path that started from being a high school dropout and chef apprentice in Switzerland, to becoming a chaired professor of hospitality. They explore the essential role of hospitality in everyday life and its potential for significantly impacting careers. The two dive into the future of hospitality education, emerging pathways for students and apprentices, and the substantial impact of hosting hospitality conferences. The episode also highlights the importance of saying 'yes' to opportunities, the evolution of the experience economy, and how institutions like NYU are shaping the future of the hospitality industry.Takeaways: Say "yes" more often to opportunities that come your way, even if they are outside your comfort zone. These can lead to unexpectedly positive outcomes and career paths.Recognize that the hospitality industry offers multiple pathways, including traditional four-year degrees, apprenticeships, and associate degrees that can credit work-based experience. Explore these options based on your circumstances and goals.Take advantage of financial aid and scholarships offered by institutions like NYU, especially if financial constraints are a concern. These avenues can significantly reduce the economic burden of higher education.Understand that the principles of hospitality (such as making people feel cared for and appreciated) are applicable across various industries beyond hotels and restaurants. Develop and leverage these skills to enhance your career in any field.Strive to positively impact others through your work. Whether you're an educator, manager, or employee, making a difference in people's lives is deeply rewarding.Be open to different roles and industries throughout your career. Experiences in jobs like hotels, consulting, and even internships can provide diverse skills and perspectives that are highly valuable.Quote of the Show:“ One thing that's always been exciting for me is when you can positively impact someone else, and that's probably why I am doing what I'm doing.” - Nicolas GrafLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-graf/ Website: https://www.nyu.edu/ Shout Outs:0:41 - TAM's Incubator https://tamsincubator.com/ 0:49 - Jonathan M Tisch Center of Hospitality https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/academics/divisions-and-departments/jonathan-m--tisch-center-of-hospitality.html 5:24 - Virginia Tech https://www.vt.edu/ 6:29 - University of Houston https://uh.edu/ 6:34 - Essex Business School https://www.essex.ac.uk/departments/essex-business-school 6:42 - Cornell University https://www.cornell.edu/ 10:37 - Pennsylvania State University https://www.psu.edu/ 12:15 - Langone Health NYU https://nyulangone.org/ 12:26 - Harvard University https://www.harvard.edu/ 14:43 - National Academy Foundation https://naf.org/ 15:30 - Marriott Family Foundation https://www.jwasmarriottfoundation.org/ 15:51 - Bill Marriott Institute of Hospitality https://hospitality.utah.edu/ 16:01 - University of Utah https://www.utah.edu/ 17:43 - Howard University https://howard.edu/ 17:46 - Marriott-Sorenson Center for Hospitality Leadership https://business.howard.edu/hospitality-leadership 20:23 - Pyramid Hospitality Group https://www.pyramidglobal.com/ 22:30 - Danny Meyer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Meyer 22:32 - Setting the Table https://www.amazon.com/Setting-Table-Transforming-Hospitality-Business/dp/0060742763 24:01 - Pine and Gilmore https://strategichorizons.com/pine-and-gilmore/ 24:56 - Macy's https://www.macys.com/ 25:16 - Adrian Cheng https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-cheng-chi-kong/ 25:21 - Rosewood Hotels https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/default 27:18 - Ritz Carlton https://www.ritzcarlton.com/ 28:35 - Hilton https://www.hilton.com/en/ 29:19 - Capital One https://www.capitalone.com/ 29:56 - Wall Street Journal https://www.wsj.com/ 30:04 - Tiffany's https://www.tiffany.com/ 32:45 - Norwegian Cruise Line https://www.ncl.com/ 34:23 - Citizen M https://www.citizenm.com/ 42:45 - Johnson and Wales https://www.jwu.edu/ 42:58 - Chip Wade https://chipwade.com/ 42:59 - Union Square Hospitality Group https://www.ushg.com/ 43:02 - Marcus Samuelsson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Samuelsson 50:44 - Questrex https://questex.com/ 

Jeannette is joined by Anna Nash, the president of Explora Journeys, who shares her insights on the luxury travel industry and her journey in leadership. Anna discusses her definition of luxury, emphasising the importance of time and personalised service, and reflects on her transition from a corporate environment to a family-owned business. She highlights the unique offerings of Explora Journeys, including its focus on exceptional dining experiences and spacious accommodations, the challenges of recruiting talent in the luxury segment, the significance of team culture, and the importance of communication in leadership. KEY TAKEAWAYS Luxury is defined as having time and receiving exceptional, personalised service that anticipates every need. It is viewed as an overused term, but for the speaker, it centres around the experience of time and service. Working in a family-owned business like Explora Journeys allows for a more entrepreneurial environment, enabling quicker decision-making and a strong connection to family values, which fosters a passionate and authentic desire to succeed. Finding the right talent in the luxury segment is crucial, with a focus on soft skills such as a can-do attitude and a guest-centric approach. The importance of listening to customer feedback is vital, with a commitment to responding to every guest's communication. This approach not only helps in recovering from any issues but also strengthens customer loyalty. BEST MOMENTS "For me, luxury is time. I think having time to switch off, having time to really be pampered, having time to explore locations at great depth, but also great service, very personal service." "I'm looking for somebody that I know will click with the environment in which we operate, has a passion to succeed, and is all about the attention to detail and a guest-centric approach." "I think there's a bit of a re-marketing job, almost a rebranding of the sector to attract people back that may have left for alternative options." "It's about having the right team behind you. I'm always a champion of my team and making sure you have the tools and the motivation in order to succeed." This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It’s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANT. Visit our new website https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/ - there you'll find a library of FREE resources and downloadable guides and e-books to help you along your journey. If you’d like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@brave-bold-brilliant.com. VALUABLE RESOURCES Brave Bold Brilliant - https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/ Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970 ABOUT THE GUEST Anna Nash joined the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, Explora Journeys, as President in September 2024, reporting directly to Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC Group's Cruise Division. With a career spanning over 20 years in the ultra-luxury hospitality industry, she brings significant expertise in brand development, marketing, global sales, communications, and holistic brand stewardship. Prior to joining Explora Journeys, Nash held leadership positions at Aman, where she served as, Chief Communications Officer, Chief Marketing Officer and most recently Chief Commercial Officer. In these roles, she was instrumental in shaping the company's global commercial strategies and driving its brand expansion. Her professional journey also includes prominent roles at other renowned luxury hospitality brands, such as Rosewood Hotels and Orient-Express. Anna's extensive background and strategic vision positions her to lead Explora Journeys as the brand continues its innovation and expansion. Her wealth of experience and proven leadership are critical as Explora Journeys prepares to increase its fleet of two ships currently sailing, with four additional ships entering service from 2026 to 2028. ABOUT THE HOST Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 30 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development. Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams. CONTACT THE HOST Jeannette’s linktree - https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@braveboldbrilliant LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jeannette.linfoot/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeannette.linfoot/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brave.bold.brilliant Podcast Description Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true’ to yourself is the order of the dayTravel, Bold, Brilliant, business, growth, scale, marketing, investment, investing, entrepreneurship, coach, consultant, mindset, six figures, seven figures, travel, industry, ROI, B2B, inspirational: https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot

Kate Buhler, founder and president of Profitable to Train, is a leading expert in hospitality service excellence and profitability. With decades of experience across luxury brands including Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, Baccarat, Peninsula, and Bulgari, Kate is known for her unique approach to training that drives both employee satisfaction and financial success. Her new book, Inhospitable: Lessons Learned from a Lifetime in Service, tackles a critical question in the industry: why is great service often so hard to come by? In this episode, Dean Arun Upneja engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Kate about the evolving landscape of hospitality, the critical role of the human touch in a tech-driven world, and how her “Profitable to Train” method helps businesses unlock untapped potential. Kate also shares insights on bridging generational gaps in service expectations, strategies for meaningful revenue management, and advice for rising professionals.  Email us at shadean@bu.eduThe “Distinguished” podcast is produced by Boston University School of Hospitality Administration. Host: Arun Upneja, DeanProducer: Mara Littman, Director of Corporate and Public RelationsSound Engineer and Editor: Andrew HallockGraphic Design: Rachel Hamlin, Marketing Manager Music: “Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Host Susan Fernandez sits down with Terry Eaton, President & Chief Curator of Eaton Fine Art, who has been curating art collections for distinguished hotels around the world for over three decades. Since co-founding his namesake full-service art consultancy firm in 1992, Terry has collaborated with renowned hoteliers, design firms, and procurement companies as well as high-profile hotel brands and developers. Notable collaborations include Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Related Companies, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, MGM Resorts, and Host Hotels & Resorts. Terry is also a prominent member of the LGBTQIA+ community and EFA has been granted a Minority Business Enterprise certification by the National Gay Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. He joins us to share his perspective on creating a memorable and engaging guest experience that would entice travelers to want to return. The Design Board, by UpSpring, is a proud member of SANDOW Design Group's SURROUND Podcast Network, home to the architecture and design industry's premier shows.

„Zamestnanci by asi povedali, že som old school tvrdý šéf, ale keď chceš byť kreatívny, tak za tou kreativitou musí byť stratégia a disciplína. Navrhnúť nové menu pre Scarfes Bar trvá pokojne aj desať mesiacov,“ hovorí Martin Šiška z londýnskeho Scarfes baru a regionálny riaditeľ európskych barov hotelovej siete Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.

Sandra Bridewell was a beguiling Dallas socialite in the seventies and early eighties. Her first husband was a prominent dentist who was found shot to death in their home in 1975. The medical examiner ruled his death a suicide. Her second husband, Robert Bridewell, developed the Mansion on Turtle Creek—the first property of Rosewood Hotels and Resorts. Shortly after Mr. Bridewell died of lymphoma in 1982, his treating doctor's wife was found shot to death in her car at Love Field a few hours after giving Sandra a ride to the airport. The medical examiner ruled the woman's death a suicide. Three years later, Sandra's third husband was found shot to death in his car in which he was last seen driving to meet her. The medical examiner ruled his death a homicide and Sandra became the prime suspect but was never arrested. In 1987, Sandra was the subject of a D Magazine feature titled “The Black Widow” that suggested she had indeed murdered her third husband—as well as her first husband and the wife of the prominent cancer doctor who had treated Mr. Bridewell.Author John Leake grew up in Highland Park, down the street from Sandra Bridewell, and often visited her at her home to play with one of her children. He began his multi-year investigation in 2007, when Sandra was arrested for aggravated identity theft. Assuming the guise of a Christian missionary, she ingratiated herself with an elderly lady in Southport, North Carolina (near Cape Fear) to steal the unsuspecting victim's identity and to plunder her financial assets. Leake visited Bridewell in pretrial detention and began documenting her life and wanderings. He then investigated the three gunshot deaths reported in the D Magazine feature with the assistance of former Los Angeles County criminalist Lynne Herold and former FBI forensic psychologist, Gregg McCrary.Dallas police photos of the first two death scenes display physical evidence that they were not suicides, but murders that were staged to look like suicides. These murders bear striking similarities to the murder of Sandra Bridewell's third husband, and she was the last known contact of all three decedents. After serving two years in a federal penitentiary for aggravated identity theft, she was released in 2010 and now roams free. THE MEANING OF MALICE: On The Trail of the Black Widow of Highland Park-John Leake

Sandra Bridewell first husband was found shot to death in their Dallas home in 1975. Death ruled a suicide. Her second husband, ⁠BOOK TRAILER⁠ , ⁠Amazon ⁠ Robert Bridewell, developed the Mansion on Turtle Creek—the first property of Rosewood Hotels and Resorts. Shortly after Mr. Bridewell died of lymphoma in 1982, his treating physician's wife was found shot to death in her car at Dallas Love Field a few hours after giving Sandra a ride to the airport. Sandra Bridewell was a beguiling Dallas socialite in the seventies and early eighties who happened to be author John Leake's neighbor. Sandra's  The medical examiner ruled the woman's death a suicide. Three years later, Sandra's third husband was found shot to death in his car in which he was last seen driving to meet her. The medical examiner ruled his death a homicide and Sandra became the prime suspect but was never arrested.For his new book, The Meaning of Malice, true crime author John Leake investigated these three gunshot deaths with the assistance of former Los Angeles County criminalist Lynne Herold and former FBI forensic psychologist, Gregg McCrary. Join Tommy and John as they discuss this true crime thriller and review the evidence that has led John and his forensic consultants to believe that Sandra Bridewell (who is still alive and free) is an officially undetected serial killer. WATCH BOOK TRAILER Book Available on Amazon➔Please check out our Sponsors: ➔Hormone levels falling? Use MSCSMEDIA to get 25% off home test: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://trylgc.com/MSCSMEDIA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➔Fiji: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Fijiwater.com/mscs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠$5 off free shipping Unleash ➔Monster Energy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.monsterenergy.com/us/mscsmscsmedia ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ➔Aura: See if any of your passwords have been compromised. Try 14 days for free: 

Philip Meyer, Rosewood's man for Western Americas, describes festive and the future.

Peter Meyer is in conversation with Jay Humphries, your host.  Together they delve into Peter's past and discover how he has been able to turn his dreams into reality. How setting objectives, taking steps to achieve these, surrounding yourself well truly helps you achieve your life goals. But also keeping track of the things you have done in your life and the things you still want to do. To learn that disappointments, should strengthen you, not weaken you. This is a conversation that will remind you about the experiences in your life and how they have shaped you, and it will make you value every little step in your life journey. About our guest:Peter Meyer grew up on an incredible Safari Reserve running wild with Zulus and wild animals, set up by his father James (Jimmy) Meyer. At the age of 10 he moved to boarding school in the UK and there excelled at sports being a 1st Team player of all sports and a record breaking swimmer. He then entered the world of hotels, studied at Les Roches University in Switzerland, and worked for Hilton, Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, JA Hotels and YTL Hotels. In 2014, at the age of 30 Peter sadly lost his father to cancer. Struggling to focus on the Hotel world he found himself presented with an opportunity in Acting and Modelling. He worked his way up in 2 years to acting in feature films including Hollywood productions alongside A-Lists Actors such as Brad Pitt & Marion Cotillard in Allied, Liam Neeson in The Commuter and The Transformers , The Last Knight all as an extra. He had his first lead-role playing Lee Reynolds in Guide to Get Lucky in 2015.  Some of his Modeling has been with brands such as Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, GANT & Tommy Hilfiger.He wrote and produced The Boy From the Wild, a documentary about his idyllic childhood nurtured by an inspirational father who taught him to believe that everything is possible. >> Get the book on Amazon.  Peter is now owner and founder of The Meyer Studios,  an Award Winning stunning large open-plan Penthouse Photography Studio in Clapham, London.  He has been featured in Surrey Magazine, in RTechRound, in Esquire, and more. Related Episodes:"Wholistic leadership" with Chris MumfordFollow us on Instagram: @hocosoconversation and Linkedin: HoCoSo Conversation

Rosewood's Radha Arora returns by popular demand.

Today's podcast guest is James McBride, PARTNER & CEO, NIHI Hotels. We discuss: -fundamentals, discipline, and standards -his mother's mantra of "manners make it" -how rejection can be your best friend -embracing simplicity as the core to life -celebrating local traditions and helping cultures thrive He is recognized as “One to Watch” by Bloomberg Businessweek's Bloomberg 50 and awarded Independent Hotelier of the World by Hotels magazine, James McBride is a global hotelier who has led some of the world's leading hotels during his twenty-five-year professional career. Known for his limitless creativity, clever marketing techniques, and exceptional hotel experiences, James has raised the bar in the hospitality industry, paving the way for inventive ideas and competitive spirit.   James McBride started his journey globally at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, where he remained for fourteen years. James McBride was then selected to run two of the most preeminent properties in quick succession: In 2002, James became General Manager of The Grosvenor House of London's Park Lane, and in 2003 he was appointed by Rosewood Hotels as Managing Director of The Carlyle in New York. James McBride transitioned to hotel entrepreneur in 2012 when he partnered with long-time friend and investor Christopher Burch on the acquisition of the Nihiwatu, a small surf destination on the Indonesian island of Sumba, later on was voted the #1 Hotel in the World for Travel + Leisure magazine's World's Best Awards. James and Chris are enthusiastically planning an expansion of the brand to realize further opportunities grounded in its doctrine, “The Edge Of Wildness™” Soon, the expansion of NIHI Hotels will include the current model of a luxury resort that emphasizes ultimate services and endless experiences with the addition of NIHI Santo Tomas Costa Rica, a 1000-hectare property in Guanacaste characterized by a sense of tranquil seclusion and just a 2,5-hour flight from Miami, NIHI® Santo Tomás features two private beaches and the closest proximity to Costa Rica's world-famous cult wave Witch's Rock and NIHI Rote, a stunning escape on a secluded corner of Rote Island in West Timor Indonesia, with 24 thatched pool villas and highly sought-after world-class surfing waves in front of Bo'a beach.  

Today I'm joined by Harry Jameson, CEO of Pillar Wellbeing, who over the last 15 years has created wellness retreat programmes for top brands including the Four Seasons and Rosewood Hotels. He spent the beginning part of his career as an elite performance coach and has worked with some of the world's most successful names over a long 20-year career. Specialising in optimal daily performance, stress management, leadership and emotional well-being, Harry has worked with clients including ITV, the UK Prime Minister, Apple, Nike, Twitter and is also a Lululemon ambassador. Helping high achieving professionals stay mentally, physically and emotionally at the top of their game has been Harry's life's work. More recently, Harry founded Pillar Well-being, a global luxury well-being and hospitality concept, and Harry also writes a monthly column for The Times newspaper. We explore how Harry manages to do it all, the life of an entrepreneur and creating companies such as RAIN Wellbeing. We also take a deep dive into the world of leadership, what it really takes and the score he gives himself out of 10 for having those hard conversations. In this episode Harry and Amira discuss: - How to do it all from service based businesses to ed tech digital platforms - Differentiating between being self-employed v being an entrepreneur - Defining success in both business and family life - The consequences of celebrating your wins too early - The equation to being a great leader - What good entrepreneurs do and how to get into a flow state - Using conflict to create a healthy team environment Harry's Links: https://rainwellbeing.com/ https://www.pillarwellbeing.com/ https://www.futurepractice.org/ https://www.instagram.com/harryjamesonpt/ Follow me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_communicationexpert/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amiramansour/

[Replay] In this episode, Steve is joined by Patrick Goddard. Throughout his successful career in hospitality, Patrick has worked in hotel development and operations for Hilton Hotels, Loews Hotels and Rosewood Hotels. He was also a successful hospitality entrepreneur. Today, Patrick is the President of Brightline Trains, where he is responsible for the company's multi-billion-dollar intercity passenger rail development and expansion that will connect Central and South Florida. Throughout this episode, Patrick talks to Steve about his introduction to the hospitality industry growing up in Europe, the experiences he had at different hotel companies, saying yes to the opportunities that came his way, and so much more. Take the Listener Survey here: https://b5074ntfg57.typeform.com/to/msGXJBji RealTime Reservation Offer This episode is brought to you by our podcast partners at RealTime Reservation. Their inventory management system is best in class for hotels and resorts to manage their non-room inventory. The web-based application allows for creative upselling of overnight and daytime visitors with add-ons and pre-planned packages. Hotel guests and non-guests can reserve cabanas, pool chairs, activities, amenities, excursions, events, day passes, and much more. To learn more check them out here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Kerr sits down with Radha Arora, president and chief development officer at Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, to discuss what it means to be an ultra-luxury hotel today and why the brand's "Sense of Place" philosophy is more relevant to 'affluent explorers' in a post-pandemic world. Radha also talks about Rosewood's ambitious global growth strategy, the summer resurgence in business despite the air travel mess, the slow return of the business traveler, shifts in luxury hotel guest expectations, and its creative strategy to manage labor challenges. Plus: Rosewood's transformation of New York's iconic Carlyle Hotel and launch of Carlyle & Co. membership clubs. Featuring: Radha Arora, President and Chief Development Officer at Rosewood Hotels & Resorts (rosewoodhotels.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About The Luxury Item podcast: The Luxury Item is a podcast on the business of luxury and the people and companies that are shaping the future of the luxury industry. Stay Connected: Twitter: @theluxuryitem, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_inc Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

In this episode, Steve is joined by Patrick Goddard. Throughout his successful career in hospitality, Patrick has worked in hotel development and operations for Hilton Hotels, Loews Hotels and Rosewood Hotels. He was also a successful hospitality entrepreneur. Today, Patrick is the President of Brightline Trains, where he is responsible for the company's multi-billion-dollar intercity passenger rail development and expansion that will connect Central and South Florida. Throughout this episode, Patrick talks to Steve about his introduction to the hospitality industry growing up in Europe, the experiences he had at different hotel companies, saying yes to the opportunities that came his way, and so much more. This episode is brought to you by our podcast partners at RealTime Reservation. Their inventory management system is best in class for hotels and resorts to manage their non-room inventory. The web-based application allows for creative upselling of overnight and daytime visitors with add-ons and pre-planned packages. Hotel guests and non-guests can reserve cabanas, pool chairs, activities, amenities, excursions, events, day passes, and much more. To learn more check them out here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Continua l'impegno di Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® in una crescita attenta e strategica a livello globale: il brand ha infatti annunciato che è stato scelto per gestire il leggendario Hotel Bauer a Venezia.Di proprietà dello sviluppatore immobiliare SIGNA Prime Selection, l'hotel si trova nello storico sestiere di San Marco, tra il Canal Grande e Piazza San Marco, a due passi dai luoghi più suggestivi della città, come il Ponte di Rialto.Questa proprietà si aggiunge alla preziosa collezione di Hotel e Resort di lusso Rosewood e rappresenta un significativo ampliamento dell'attuale portfolio europeo.

Si vous voulez connaître la recette d'un hôtel réussi, c'est bien à lui qu'il faut s'adresser. Louis Solanet fait ses débuts dans la société de gestion hôtelière familiale Solanet Hôtels où il accompagne une panoplie d'hôtels franchisés et indépendants en France de gammes différentes. Du groupe Accor à Campanile, il en retient principalement l'importance du lien humain que génèrent ces instants de vie. Cette gestion lui a inspiré en parallèle un nouveau projet issu du même amour pour le secteur. Avec sa femme Anouk, ils insufflent une simplicité et un retour à l'essentiel en créant la marque d'hôtels indépendants Orso. Sept hôtels parisiens, sept personnalités différentes, mais tous tournés autour des valeurs chères à Louis et Anouk où le goût du bon et du beau existent, sans artifice. À chaque lieu, l'architecture intérieure donne le ton d'une atmosphère chaleureuse, le service n'omet pas l'importance de l'hospitalité et surtout, la localisation est le critère primordial pour une expérience réussie. Dans cet épisode, Louis nous partage tout le spectre de son expertise de gestion hôtelière, des finances à la création d'identité de marque. «Souvent, tu crées un souvenir mémorable avec des choses très simples.» Ce que vous allez apprendre dans cet épisode : Louis se présente Ses premières expériences L'historique de l'hôtellerie en France La management company vs la marque La structure d'un hôtel Un bon hôtelier La différence avec un fond d'investissement La création d'Orso Innover dans l'hôtellerie Comment acheter un hôtel ? Créer de l'engouement autour d'un hôtel Sa vision sur le management de l'hôtellerie L'accueil et le service Les automatismes de contrôle de qualité Surmonter la crise du Covid L'innovation technologique dans le secteur Comment faire d'un hôtel une institution ? L'avenir d'Orso La viabilité d'un hôtel S'il devait refaire sa vie professionnelle «On a toujours essayé d'avoir une dynamique de communication un peu décalée et amusante parce qu'on n'avait pas les moyens, mais on avait les idées.» «Tu peux avoir le meilleur hôtel du monde, si tu n'es pas au bon endroit tu performeras toujours en dessous de l'autre.» «On voit nos hôtels comme une famille où chaque membre a sa personnalité.» N'oubliez pas de vous inscrire à la newsletter de Entreprendre Dans La Mode, les industries créatives et l'art de vivre sur www.entreprendredanslamode.com Aussi, si vous souhaitez me contacter ou me suggérer de nouveaux invités, vous pouvez le faire sur Instagram sous le pseudonyme @entreprendredanslamode Enfin, le plus important : laissez-moi un avis sur Apple Podcast ou iTunes, 5 étoiles de préférence ; cela m'aide à faire connaître le podcast à plus de monde et me motive à faire de meilleures interviews ! Merci de soutenir ce podcast et à bientôt pour un nouvel épisode ! Références : Orso Hotel : https://www.orsohotels.com/fr/ Solanet Hotels : https://www.solanethotels.com Mérimée, Colomba : https://www.babelio.com/livres/Merimee-Colomba/3512 ESCP : https://escp.eu/fr Rosewood Hotels : https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/default Hôtel de Crillon : https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/fr/hotel-de-crillon Campanile : https://www.campanile.com/fr-fr/

Si vous voulez connaître la recette d'un hôtel réussi, c'est bien à lui qu'il faut s'adresser. Louis Solanet fait ses débuts dans la société de gestion hôtelière familiale Solanet Hôtels où il accompagne une panoplie d'hôtels franchisés et indépendants en France de gammes différentes. Du groupe Accor à Campanile, il en retient principalement l'importance du lien humain que génèrent ces instants de vie. Cette gestion lui a inspiré en parallèle un nouveau projet issu du même amour pour le secteur. Avec sa femme Anouk, ils insufflent une simplicité et un retour à l'essentiel en créant la marque d'hôtels indépendants Orso. Sept hôtels parisiens, sept personnalités différentes, mais tous tournés autour des valeurs chères à Louis et Anouk où le goût du bon et du beau existent, sans artifice. À chaque lieu, l'architecture intérieure donne le ton d'une atmosphère chaleureuse, le service n'omet pas l'importance de l'hospitalité et surtout, la localisation est le critère primordial pour une expérience réussie. Dans cet épisode, Louis nous partage tout le spectre de son expertise de gestion hôtelière, des finances à la création d'identité de marque. «Souvent, tu crées un souvenir mémorable avec des choses très simples.» Ce que vous allez apprendre dans cet épisode : Louis se présente Ses premières expériences L'historique de l'hôtellerie en France La management company vs la marque La structure d'un hôtel Un bon hôtelier La différence avec un fond d'investissement La création d'Orso Innover dans l'hôtellerie Comment acheter un hôtel ? Créer de l'engouement autour d'un hôtel Sa vision sur le management de l'hôtellerie L'accueil et le service Les automatismes de contrôle de qualité Surmonter la crise du Covid L'innovation technologique dans le secteur Comment faire d'un hôtel une institution ? L'avenir d'Orso La viabilité d'un hôtel S'il devait refaire sa vie professionnelle «On a toujours essayé d'avoir une dynamique de communication un peu décalée et amusante parce qu'on n'avait pas les moyens, mais on avait les idées.» «Tu peux avoir le meilleur hôtel du monde, si tu n'es pas au bon endroit tu performeras toujours en dessous de l'autre.» «On voit nos hôtels comme une famille où chaque membre a sa personnalité.» N'oubliez pas de vous inscrire à la newsletter de Entreprendre Dans La Mode, les industries créatives et l'art de vivre sur www.entreprendredanslamode.com Aussi, si vous souhaitez me contacter ou me suggérer de nouveaux invités, vous pouvez le faire sur Instagram sous le pseudonyme @entreprendredanslamode Enfin, le plus important : laissez-moi un avis sur Apple Podcast ou iTunes, 5 étoiles de préférence ; cela m'aide à faire connaître le podcast à plus de monde et me motive à faire de meilleures interviews ! Merci de soutenir ce podcast et à bientôt pour un nouvel épisode ! Références : Orso Hotel : https://www.orsohotels.com/fr/ Solanet Hotels : https://www.solanethotels.com Mérimée, Colomba : https://www.babelio.com/livres/Merimee-Colomba/3512 ESCP : https://escp.eu/fr Rosewood Hotels : https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/default Hôtel de Crillon : https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/fr/hotel-de-crillon Campanile : https://www.campanile.com/fr-fr/

Pépin #8 Le podcast qui distille la mixologie. Rencontre avec Xavier Thuizat (@xavierthuizat) chef sommelier et Yann Daniel (@yanndaniel), directeur de bar - Les Ambassadeurs - lieu de rencontre unique au sein de l'hôtel de Crillon (rosewoodhoteldecrillon). A force de l'évoquer à l'antenne, nous avons voulu percer le mystère d'un des bars de palace on ne peut plus parisien. L'expérience du bar Les Ambassadeurs c'est d'abord un savant mélange entre modernité et tradition un peu comme la ville de Paris. Puis l'on comprendra ensuite que l'art de recevoir y est pensé jusque dans les moindres détails. L'hôtel de Crillon est l'un des rares palaces parisiens où l'entrée se fait par le bar. La clientèle de passage ou non est donc invitée à entrer dans ce cercle très prisé qu'est Les Ambassadeurs afin de profiter d'un moment de dégustation unique… On y retrouve une carte de cocktail classique mais également une carte de cocktails signatures qui rend d'ailleurs hommage à Paris lors d'une ballade arty dans les différents quartiers de la ville. Enfin, dans cet épisode, Yann Daniel, directeur du bar Les Ambassadeurs (@barlesambassadeurs) tente de nous démontrer comment le groupe Rosewood (@rosewoodhotels) grâce aux nombreuses rénovations de l'hôtel de Crillon s'est efforcé de renouer le lien avec une cible épicurienne 100% parisienne. Il s'agit avant tout de se permettre de rêver le temps d'un cocktail unique, d'une conversation entre passionnés de liquides vertueux, ou d'un concert de jazz en live sublimant ce temps de partage. Xavier Thuizat en tant que chef sommelier nous déverse sans limite sa passion pour le vin, le champagne ou encore le saké. Il nous explique que l'adn d'un sommelier constitue également une véritable carte de visite. A exploiter volontiers lors d'accords mets boissons très particuliers par exemple. Qu'est-ce que vous en dites, on se retrouve au comptoir, non ? Très bonne écoute à consommer sans modération ! Pour écouter le podcast

Welcome back to Dollars & Drivers! We are joined by John Scott, former President and CEO of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts and Belmond Hotels, and current Senior Advisor to TPG Global and Founder of Park House Dallas. He thoughtfully describes building his career in an unexpected non-linear path.

Birdy Grey was founded in 2017 in Los Angeles by digital marketing, social content and branding expert Grace Lee. Lee has 13+ years of experience working for top female brands in fashion and beauty including InStyle, Kate Spade, Stila Cosmetics and Kate Somerville Skincare. Having been a bridesmaid six times herself, she personally knew how fun (but damn expensive) being a bridesmaid could be. She saw an opportunity for aspirational bridesmaid dresses at affordable prices, and so Birdy Grey was born. Based in Los Angeles, Grace combines her expertise in fashion with her love for digital storytelling and all-things bridal to make Birdy Grey one of the fastest-growing bridal brands today. Now, Grace is getting married! With a new perspective on weddings, she joins us to talk about her big day, the planning process and all the in-betweens. *Big Takeaways * In finding an officiant, Michelle recommends Unboring Wedding Academy to make sure whoever she chooses to officiate can really make the perfect day. For wedding invitations, Grace decided to use digital invites with a wedding website. Then, she sent out a beautiful informational card to those who RSVP'd yes. That way it was useful, and not wasteful. Although a large part of their families can't make it over to the states for the wedding, they do intend to travel to Asia and have a second wedding there. They have opted to not have a virtual component because of the time difference, and the ability to travel once things have cooled down with the pandemic. While their wedding venue is very classic, they are mixing classic and modern for the design. Blue and grey are their main colors. They plan to have an installation, and an instagram backdrop lounge where people can take photos and hang out. They intend to rent furniture and again mix vintage with more modern. Grace highly recommends a wedding photographer, and creating a shot list well before the big day. That way you can work with them to get all the beautiful photos you are really wanting. Links We Referenced birdygrey.com (https://www.birdygrey.com) The Big Wedding Planning Podcast: Episode 144 (https://www.thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com/episodes/1r88f26ohuuyqsksn5zw4e662nfbsj?rq=144) unboringwedding.com (https://unboringwedding.com) withjoy.com (https://withjoy.com) wedfuly.com (https://www.wedfuly.com) Rosewood Hotels (https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/miramar-beach-montecito) suitshop.com (https://suitshop.com) carolinetran.net (https://carolinetran.net) @birdygrey Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/birdygrey/) Quotes _“Had I gotten married 10 years ago, I feel like my bridal party would be quadruple the size. But at this point, I have a maid of honor, and a bridesmaid - so we have two people in our bridal party - and we have our nieces and nephews, who are like flower girls and junior bridesmaids and little flower boys.” - Grace “I have always understood wedding planning, and we are very much in the wedding industry and we have worked with brides day and day out. But I think planning a wedding has made me realize, I am more in the apparel industry versus wedding industry. Now that I am getting married myself, I feel like a true expert on how things should be done and/or what our brides are going through. And so it's definitely given me a better perspective.” - Grace “No one teaches you how to plan a wedding, because, you know, for a lot of people you do it once, perhaps twice in your life.” - Grace _ Plan your wedding using The Big Wedding Planning Master Class (https://www.thebigweddingplanningmasterclass.com/). A self-paced digital course created with love for you by Christy & Michelle. The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is... * Hosted and produced by Christy Matthews and Michelle Martinez. * Edited by Veronica Gruba. * Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics (https://www.mophonics.com/). * On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention! * Inviting you to become part of our Facebook Group! Join us and our amazing members. Just search for The Big Wedding Planning Podcast Community on Facebook. * Easy to get in touch with. Email us at thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode * On Patreon. Become a member (https://www.patreon.com/thebigweddingplanningpodcast) and with as little as $5 per month, you get bonus episodes, special newsletters and Zoom Cocktail Hours with Christy & Michelle! Our Partners (https://www.thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com/partners) Special Deals for Listeners - TBWPP Enthusiastically Approved! 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Rosewood Hotels & Resorts President Radha Arora is one of the most influential people in travel. He's also a true connoisseur of global cuisine, and in this episode, he speaks with Bruce about some of his favorite dining destinations and go-to spots worldwide.   Arora begins by giving us an insider's view on a place he practically considers home: Paris. Rather than the famed Michelin-star establishments, Arora's first stop in Paris is Le Bon Georges. At this small bistro, with its chalkboard menu and convivial atmosphere, the owners are equally as invested in the quality of their farm-to-table food as they are with making their guests feel like family. Arora also cites the more high-profile Parisian establishment, Girafe, as a favorite, if for no other reason than the views of the Eiffel Tower. Hopping over to Italy, in Bergamo, Arora recommends the Michelin three-star restaurant Da Vittorio. Despite its Michelin status, Da Vittorio is completely unpretentious, the kind of place where you might have an appetizer of mini-hot dogs that will be the best you've ever had. In Rome, he says the best paccheri pasta is at Trissola. Family owned since 1910, it's about as authentic a Roman restaurant experience as you can have. Arora also discusses a recent visit to Crete and coming across a typical Greek taverna called the Blue Door. He goes on to cover everything from the emerging culinary destination of Croatia to the complex multicultural mix that is Hong Kong's dining scene. Wherever he is, Arora believes a great restaurant isn't just about being served an amazing meal, it's about the relationships cultivated with the staff and owners. It's the entire experience that's important.   Arora applies that philosophy throughout the Rosewood portfolio, from Mayakoba in Mexico—led by the dynamic chef Juan Pablo Loza—to London, Paris, Hong Kong, and beyond. He speaks with Bruce about some of the standout dining experiences—including chef-led adventures to destinations far beyond where Rosewood has hotels—that his culinary team has created. Arora also talks about what's next from Rosewood, including new hotels and resorts in Madrid, Sao Paolo, St. Barths, and more. Additional links for this episode available at www.curtco.com ----------------------------------- Learn more about the podcast: https://www.curtco.com/travelthatmatters Hosted by: Bruce Wallin Produced by: AJ Moseley and Darra Stone Music by: Joey Salvia A CurtCo Media Production See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts offer the finest properties in the most exclusive destinations. Listen in as Director of Global Sales, Bertha Vargas, explains the Rosewood philosophy and updates us on her exquisite properties. Next, Ayfer Bedir, Director of Sales, Rosewood London, gives a tour of her luxury hotel.

I love talking with Radha Arora at any time, anywhere – listen to the President of Rosewood now, up live on MARY GOSTELOW GIRLAHEAD PODCAST.

Another amazing woman hotelier! Leanne Reddie, Cluster Director Sales & Marketing, with Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Bangkok, joins me to talk about her experience, their amazing hotel and the challenging Thailand market.

Welcome back to season 2 at Smack! For episode 1 Timothee Semelin, Global Senior Corporate Director of Digital Marketing & Transformation of Hong Kong’s based Rosewood Hotels joins Fritz Dickamp for a chat about the progress of digital marketing and what the future holds for the hospitality industry in terms of digital transformation. Beyond that they talked about how Rosewood Hotels relaunched their website during the Covid19-pandemic within less than 10 months and how remote-working challenged the teams at Rosewood and their productivity. Enjoy the show!

In this episode, Julian shares his story and how he was able to create a name for himself as a Luxury Wedding Planner. We discuss branding, marketing and how to book higher end weddings and exceed client expectations. Wedding couples usually face their biggest challenge immediately after the excitement of their actual engagement wears off. They now know what needs to be done, but how is not as certain. Julian Leaver's expertise is in applying practical techniques to the basic tasks laid out for most couples on their standard wedding checklist. Julian's background in the wedding world gives him the perfect tripod of experience. He worked for five years with Rosewood Hotels in catering and as an Area Director of Sales, cultivating a discerning eye for five-star service. He became known for his impeccable taste and attention to detail. It was also at Rosewood where he developed his affinity for a classic bow tie as his signature attire piece and earned the name, The Dapper Diplomat. In between tenures in luxury hospitality, Julian honed his wedding expertise as a luxury planner in the Dallas market. By 2016 he had moved into wedding planning full-time, focusing on destination weddings and local luxury events. Julian also decided to refine his etiquette knowledge acquiring a Certified Protocol Officer designation from The Protocol School of Washington. He also speaks to the event community and conducts workshops for some of the nation's finest brands to elevate communication, dining, business and social skills. 3. Social Media Handles:  Julian Leaver Events Instagram: @julianleaver  Dapper Diplomat Instagram: @dapperdiplomat 4. Websites:  Julian Leaver Events: www.julianleaver.comDapper Diplomat: www.dapperdiplomat.com  https://photoboothint.com/https://www.pbicourse.com/https://jpinnercircle.com/welcomeshttps://thepbiexperience.com/purchasetickethttps://www.joshpather.comhttps://www.nextlevelblueprint.com/letsrollhttps://kingprops.com/Get 10% off now with code: KINGPROPShttps://photoboothint.com/financing/ ★☆★GET YOUR FREE BOOK★☆★https://photoboothsecretsbook.com ★☆★LEARN ABOUT CLICK FUNNELS AND HOW TO USE IT IN YOUR BUSINESS★☆★http://bit.ly/PhotoBoothFunnelshttp://bit.ly/aboutfunnelshttp://bit.ly/free14daytrialjoshpatherCF★☆★ SUBSCRIBE TO US ON YOUTUBE: ★☆Subscribe ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIIwf6d3YRMeiL8q68-wktA★☆★JOIN MY INNER CIRCLE★☆★https://jpinnercircle.com/welcome ★☆★ FOLLOW US BELOW: ★☆★Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIIwf6d3YRMeiL8q68-wktAFacebook ► https://www.facebook.com/photoboothinternational/Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/photoboothint/Snapchat ► https://www.snapchat.com/add/photoboothint

In episode 464 of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things, we are back with our Wednesday segment where I chat with various experts and a new series I call, Connected Conversations. Each episode will feature an episode from an expert teaching on a topic or a conversation with a group of other people discussing an important topic.  Each conversation will somehow relate to humanity, human connection, human rights or becoming a more extraordinary person. This episode is part of the Connected Conversations series where we talk about wellness.  Joining me in this chat is Emmanuel Arroyo of Rosewood Hotels and Spas and Stefan Sillner of Global Fitness Consulting.  In this discussion we chat about what wellness actually is and why it's important, how wellness companies are innovating during this challenging time, new wellness trends, why most people push wellness aside and how to change the mindset on making it a priority and also their words of advice for those working in the wellness industry.   

In today’s episode, Sara and Matthew share a glass of champagne with Radha Arora (President of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts) to chat about having the “best job in the world” and how Bemelmans Bar has served as an inspiration for other bars in the company. They also discuss Rosewood Hotels around the world from Mayakoba to Montecito and the Crillon to the Carlyle….and the upcoming arrival of Rosewood Hong Kong later this year. We also hear from George Clooney, on how he discovered The Carlyle, why it feels like home and memories of seeing Bobby Short and Woody Allen play at Café Carlyle – all as told to Matthew in the upcoming documentary, Always at The Carlyle.

Monocle Films partners Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to discover the secrets that London has to offer. Charlotte Rey shows us around the vibrant capital, taking us to her top spots and favourite haunts.

Monocle Films partners Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to discover the secrets that London has to offer. Charlotte Rey shows us around the vibrant capital, taking us to her top spots and favourite haunts.

In the episode today, Giancarlo Mancino pours out some incredible insight into the world of high-end and hotel bartending, creating products to capitalise on market gaps and shares some of his tools and tips on how to strategise running a successful bar. He has a wealth of experience and some amazing stories.   References: Mancino Vermouth (http://www.mancinovermouth.com/) Rosewood Hotels and Resorts (https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/default) Salvatore Calabrese (http://salvatore-calabrese.co.uk/) The Library Bar at the Lanesborough Hotel, London (https://www.lanesborough.com/eng/restaurant-bars/the-library-bar/) 50 St James (http://www.50stjames.co.uk/) One and Only Resorts (https://www.oneandonlyresorts.com/) Ritz Carlton, Hong Kong (http://www.ritzcarlton.com/)  Atlas Bar, Singapore (http://atlasbar.sg/)

Joseph Aquino has more than 30 years of New York City real estate experience. No one knows the city better than Joe, who has assisted all of the top property owners and retailers during his long, illustrious career. Capitalizing on his many years of experience, Joe recently launched his own company and brand: Joseph Aquino Commercial Real Estate Services. Joe's specialties include; hotel, retail, office, showroom and industrial development projects. He has placed top retailers along Madison Avenue, in Soho, in the Meat Packing and Flatiron districts and in Nolita. Some of the tenants he has represented are Buccellati, Paul Shark, John Fluevog and Ports 1961. Career Highlights In 1992, Joe consulted for The 42nd Street Development Project, when Times was changing from the red light district into the family center it is known as today. He helped the state of New York create a retail use plan which described in detail all the wonderful things that could be done on the one block of 42nd street between 7th and 8th Avenues. He predicted the securing of tenants such as Disney, Madame Trussaud, and Blue Café, which turned out to be BB Kings. Joe also foresaw the corporate sponsorship of Broadway theaters that occurred when Ford Company stepped in to rebuild the Lyric Theater and American Airlines financed restoration of the Selwyn theater (American Airlines Theater). After reclamation and redevelopment of target properties in Times Square, crime decreased by 72% in the first year alone. Joe represented Amtrak for the retail level development at Penn Station. He also represented the financial district's business improvement association, The Downtown Alliance, where he assisted in the analysis for big box retail development. In addition, he has assisted in creating and designing retail use plans of numerous national brand hotels and casinos across the United States. Cartier Lease Renewal Joe was privileged to represent Cartier when the 75-year lease on its flagship mansion at Fifth Avenue and 52nd Street was up for renewal. When Joe arrived on the scene, landlord and tenant were not speaking because ten years earlier, Cartier had sued the property owner, The Onassis Foundation, in a dispute over building services. His assignment from Cartier was simple: “Get us in the good graces of the property owner and have them renew us or find us another location.” After six months of painstaking negotiations with the property owner in which Joe was instrumental, Cartier remained in its iconic location. Home in Manhattan, Connected Abroad Joe is a well know commodity in the New York City landscape, which he also calls home. With the creative energy and vision for which he is so well known, he brings a fresh approach to work and relationships in the city that never sleeps. Joe also travels extensively to bring back to Manhattan the best of European, Asian, South American, Mexican and Canadian brands and businesses. In fact, he recently launched a travel blog in which he shares with his audience news, information and insights from the many places he visits. Joe founded and leads the SBS Worldwide Group, a collaboration of top real estate professionals who live and work within their respective markets throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, South America and Canada. There are over 35 active cities represented in this group. The list of landlords Joe has worked with recounts the last 30 years of Manhattan real estate development history: Blackrock, Extell, Spitzer Enterprises, Hartz Mountain, Stahl Properties, Helmsley Organization, Coca Cola, Trump Organization, Tishman Speyer, Peninsula Hotels, Forest City Ratner, General Investment Development, CIM, Tahl Properties, Kensico Properties, Estate of Sol Goldman, Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, Taubman, Starwood Hotels, Westfield, Onassis Foundation and Minskoff. Running on Lombardy Time Joe often jokes that the day he arrives to a restaurant when it is packed, it will be time to quit the business. He runs on what he calls Lombardy Time, named for Coach Vince Lombardy of Green Bay Packers fame, who used to set his watch ten minutes fast so that he would be always arrive early to meetings. Joe explains, "It is important to always be ahead of the pack and in leasing you want to be the first to get to the space. There are no second or third places in leasing. There is only one place, and that place must be first if you're going to secure the space for your tenant.”