Archive for September, 2007

Lexus Young Chefs Award

Monday, September 17th, 2007


The talented young chefs who took part in this year’s Lexus Young Chef competition are set to be television stars with a new program that follows the judging process of the competition to air on pay television. (more…)

Choice Hotels Australia continues to Grow

Sunday, September 9th, 2007


Choice Hotels Australasia (CHA) continues to build its portfolio of outstanding properties in Australia and New Zealand with the addition of another two high-end Clarion hotels to the group’s New Zealand network.

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The Venetian Macau-The Worlds Largest Casino

Sunday, September 9th, 2007

When the Venetian Macau, the world’s largest casino, opened its doors last week, Macau completed its transformation from colonial backwater to the Las Vegas of Asia. And, going strictly by the numbers, that transformation has been a winning bet. (more…)

Global Movers and Shakers

Sunday, September 9th, 2007

THE AMERICAS

It took 60 candidates and Spencer Stuart did it, but here it is: Starwood has hired 46-year-old Frits van Paasschen as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 24. Harvard MBA van Paaschen is a former Chief Executive Officer of the Coors Brewing Company. (more…)