The casino industry is much the same as it was in 2009 as the impact of the recession has been deeper and the recovery slower than most analysts expected. Consumer... read more →
In an interesting study1 from the 1950s a researcher analyzed the number of tickets sold for 28 passenger trains that had crashed during the decade. It was observed that these trains... read more →
There are many who believe that "corporate ethics" is a modern phenomenon, but 2,000 years ago, Cicero addressed the topic in his "On Duties". The issue has certainly been launched... read more →
The last two years have seen a significant strengthening of industry regulation, across the world, aimed at bringing about greater corporate fairness and transparency in the way companies govern themselves.... read more →
Upon hearing the words "Chairman and CEO" you most likely would have thought you were meeting one individual. The role of Chairman had almost become a birthright of the Chief... read more →
Eighteen months of global recession can feel like a painfully long time when each day's results make for depressing reading and the longed for upturn is still out of reach.... read more →
Its all about differences…about diversity…that colour the experience which a hotel delivers to its customers. Every competitive advantage begins with people; people are different; differences create opportunity. That's diversity. At... read more →
In times like these, during which the financial crisis and economic downturn are omnipresent in the media and people's minds, companies seek security and stability. Leaders have to effectively manage... read more →
It was almost as if Barry Sternlicht, David Michels and David Webster had sat down together in mid-2004 and made a pact: if you hire a non-hotel CEO then so... read more →
The current recession will deliver a heavy blow to the restaurant industry and therefore force executives to alter their strategic mindset. CEOs must be nimble during these tough times, staying... read more →