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Interview w/ IH&RA CEO David McMillan, Preview IH&RA's 42nd Annual Congress | 28-30 October 2005, Beijing, China

IH&RA CEO David McMillan gives listeners a preview of the 42nd Annual IH&RA Congress, in Beijing, China, from 28-30 October 2005. He’ll touch on just a few of the 28 topics of interest that will be discussed at the event. The keynote speakers highlight an extensive list of presenters and moderators for this worldwide hospitality event. There is still time to register! Listen here for details.

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Created: Friday 23 September 2005

How to Master Your Next Disaster | Interview w/ Julia J. Rider, senior member of the Global Hospitality Group and a partner in the Litigation Department with Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro, LLP

While the Hurricane Katrina recovery continues another storm is on the horizon. But it may not be a storm. It could be an earthquake, fire, bomb – the list goes on. Julia Rider’s article is the focus of this streaming audio interview. She talks about the origin of the article, her experience in the field and gives suggestions that hoteliers should take note of. Listen in on this important topic.

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Created: Wednesday 21 September 2005

Interview w/ Bob Gilbert, President and CEO, HSMAI – Discussing the HSMAI Response to Hurricane Katrina Disaster

The relief effort for the victims of Hurricane Katrina continues. It’s on the news, in papers and on websites day after day. Behind the scenes, hospitality organizations are doing their part as well. They may not get the headlines but organizations such as HSMAI will help rebuild the foundation. In this streaming audio interview, Bob Gilbert talks about HSMAI’s response. Hear about the many resources available from HSMAI and the initiatives they are involved in to help the industry move forward from this devastating event.

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Created: Thursday 15 September 2005

Overcoming Disaster and Recovering on Your Insurance Claim; Interview w/ Daniel T. Torpey, Partner, Practice Leader - Insurance Claims Services, Investigative & Dispute Services, Ernst & Young, LLP

The extremely messy but careful job of cleaning up from Hurricane Katrina is well underway. The days will turn into weeks, weeks into months and perhaps even years to fully recover. But one thing is for certain, hotels are losing money today and lost money even before the preparation for the hurricane began. Just the announcement of a hurricane can spell a drop in business. Now that the water is draining, a clearer picture exists. It’s time to call in the insurance company. Ernst & Young’s Daniel Torpey, an expert in the insurance claims field, joins us to discuss his article: ‘Overcoming Disaster and Recovering on Your Insurance Claim,’ and what that call to the insurance company might sound like.

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Created: Thursday 8 September 2005

ColumnFEMA and AH&LA Combining Forces for Hurricane Relief | Interview w/ Joe McInerney, President and CEO of AH&LA

While the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina on the US Gulf Coast continue to mount days after the storm, it’s apparent that a dangerous situation exists for thousand upon thousands of people who are without food, water, shelter, and power. The AH&LA has been asked to work in close cooperation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency. In this streaming audio interview, AH&LA President and CEO Joe McInerney explains the details.

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Created: Friday 2 September 2005

ColumnInterview w/ Peter M. Ripin, Esq., Davidoff, Malito & Hutcher, LLP – Recent Court Decision Affects Hoteliers: Pop-up Advertising and Keywords

Peter Ripin returns for a follow-up interview to discuss the use of pop-up advertising and keywords and how they relate to the hospitality industry. He’ll talk about a recent court decision that could deal a blow to hoteliers. Even though the dependency on third party websites has lessened as the hospitality industry prospers, hoteliers still face an uphill battle when selling rooms on-line. Listen-in as Peter explains the situation.

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Created: Friday 19 August 2005

PhotoAudio Interview w/ Nancy Johnson, chairperson of AHLA’s Women in Lodging Council & Executive Vice President with Carlson Hotels Worldwide

Nancy Johnson has been involved with the AHLA for several years. Like many employees with Carlson Hotels Worldwide, she donates her time, energy and expertise to various AHLA committees and initiatives. She was the spark behind AHLA’s Women in Lodging Council which began this past spring. In this streaming audio interview, Nancy Johnson explains the Council, its beginnings and its goals.

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Created: Friday 12 August 2005

PhotoHITEC 2005 | Interview w/ Neos Interactive Chief Executive Tassos Kazinos | Neos Launches in the US Market

Neos Interactive was demonstrating the latest generation of its interactive TV system for the hospitality industry at HITEC, and is featuring its IPTV with High Definition TV and Movies, and new levels of integration with audio-visual, games and Network camera hardware. Neos also named two additional landmark hotels which will soon be running Neos systems: the celebrated Sandy Lane, Barbados, and the new Grosvenor House, Dubai.

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Created: Wednesday 13 July 2005

Interview w/ Nancy Hopkins, CMP, Marriott International and Barb Bowden, CRDE, Peabody Hotel Group – Commenting on HSMAI’s Revenue Management Strategy Conference

Outgoing event chairperson Nancy Hopkins and incoming chair Barb Bowden discuss HSMAI’s second annual Revenue Management Strategy Conference in Los Angeles, prior to HITEC 2005. The event has grown considerably since the inaugural conference in 2004 and both guests share their insight on the current event and what lies ahead in the future.

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Created: Friday 8 July 2005

HITEC 2005 | Interview w/ Brian Garavuso, Chair of the HITEC Advisory Council and CIO for Hilton Grand Vacations Company

Topics include: Results of this year's HITEC edition; HITEC Vendor & Attendee Focus Groups; changes in HITEC educational sessions; Looking forward to HITEC 2006. Brian P. Garavuso, CHTP is Chief Information Officer for Hilton Grand Vacations Company and member of the 2006 HITEC Advisory Council. HITEC 2006 will be held in Minneapolis, Minn. USA at the Minneapolis Convention Center on June 19–22. For more information on HITEC 2006, go to www.hitec.org.

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Created: Thursday 7 July 2005







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