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Originally from Montana USA, Lyle Barker worked in the family Baking business and developed a passion for cooking with particular expertise in desserts and baking. His formal qualifications came from his apprenticeship with Don Doig, a disciple of Julia Childs. (more…)

  Tim Johns –Recruitment Consultant

Global Executive Search   

Tim is an experienced hotel professional with over 30 years of industry experience, including more than 13 as a General Manager. He graduated from the University of Wales, University College Cardiff, with an honours degree in Hotel, Catering & Institutional Management.His early career was based mostly in large hotels in London with positions in a number of major hotel chains including Trust House Forte, Thistle, & Metropole Hotels.In 1991 he emigrated to Australia & was part of the pre-opening team for the now Holiday Inn Darling Harbour Sydney, and further progressed to GM positions in Brisbane & Perth.His extensive experience & philosophies as a GM will ensure that the best possible match is found delivering satisfaction to both client & candidate alike.  

UK hoteliers had another steady month in June with most reporting increased rooms yields, according to preliminary monthly figures released today by PKF Hotel Consultancy Services

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The continuing fillip to consumer power, reduction in technology costs and easing of entry barriers are some of the global trends paving way for new business models including ones in online travel distribution. (more…)

Tech-savvy ITB Asia exhibitors say China, India, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Vietnam will lead the way

Online travel sales in Asia will grow about 90% over the next 10 years, say industry experts, with China, India, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Vietnam leading the way.

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