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 →
It is just over a year since Lehman Brothers collapsed marking the start of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. Even though in some markets we are starting... 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 financial crisis, and the ensuing economic downturn, has illustrated the impact the business world can have on the daily lives of ordinary people. Whether it be a bank going... read more →
Board directors have been looking forward to a break with 2010 seen as a transitional year and the beginnings of an economic turnaround. The industry continued to make some performance... read more →
Hotel industry boards have come a long way over the last decade. Most, if not all have addressed the following: Board size and make-up; Independence through the appointment of a... read more →
Board directors had another tough year in charting the course for publicly traded US hotel companies. Although the industry had some performance improvements, excess debt, capital constraints and political unrest... read more →