Each Friday HOTELS publishes an online interview with an industry thought leader, from CEOs to GMs to executive chefs.
Below are links to some of the most interesting online interviews of 2012.
Robert Cook details his bold Village vision (March 2) The CEO of Warrington, U.K.-based De Vere Village Hotels discusses his big plans for the 3-star properties.
Jumeirah’s social media efforts (March 16) Terry Kane, director of digital strategy at Jumeirah Group, describes how his company is using social media to help turn its fans into lifetime advocates for Jumeriah Hotels & Resorts.
Exploring F&B’s cutting edge in China (March 30) Andrew Jansson, director of F&B at Kerry Hotel, Beijing, outlines the property’s new F&B concepts including an all-day dining restaurant specializing in authentic Asian cuisine and a gourmet deli.
Corinthia founder Alfred Pisani (May 25) In this series of video clips, Pisani tells how his team managed to operate the only hotel that stayed open in Tripoli during the Libyan revolution.
SLH sets sights on South America (June 1) Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) CEO Paul Kerr talks about the consortium’s expansion goals, principally targeting South America.
Bringing an Asian brand to the world (July 6) Abid Butt, CEO of Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts, Singapore, about a month ago, discusses guiding the brand through an aggressive growth strategy — particularly in China — as well as the evolution of the luxury hotel experience.
Francis Ford Coppola, an hotelier, too (July 13) The legendary filmmaker goes over plans for his resorts in Belize, a rainforest lodge in Guatemala, a city hideaway in Buenos Aires and his latest — a palazzo in the southern Italian town of Bernalda.
A radical take on kids’ menus (July 20) Food world icon Alice Waters discusses her partnership with Hyatt Corp. on its new “For Kids, By Kids” menu.
Healthy goals for Even Hotels (October 26) On the heels of Even’s signing of its first property — a new-build hotel in New York City —Jim Anhut, IHG’s senior vice president, Americas brand management, talks about the new brand’s plans.
The resilient hotelier in Pakistan (December 21) Gordon Gorman describes his unique position as general manager of the 236-room Avari Towers in Karachi, Pakistan.