The Leading Hotels of the World Hosts 2010 Annual Convention at ...
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Gürtler <strong>of</strong> Hotel Sacher Wien; Innegrit Volkhardt <strong>of</strong> Bayerischer H<strong>of</strong>; Andrea Kracht <strong>of</strong> Baur au Lac;<br />
Antonio Sersale from Le Sirenuse; Ernst and Andrea Scherz <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Gstaad Palace; Gianfanco Morgano<br />
from Grand Hotel Quisisana.<br />
O<strong>the</strong>r memorable <strong>Convention</strong> speakers included noted author and journalist, Nury Vittachi, who shared<br />
insights from his l<strong>at</strong>est best-selling book, <strong>The</strong> Kama Sutra <strong>of</strong> Business; Hiromasa Yonekura, chairman, <strong>of</strong><br />
Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.; Massimo Quarra, executive vice president travel services & cardmember<br />
benefits, chairman <strong>of</strong> American Express Services Europe; Morris Miselowski, principal and founder <strong>of</strong><br />
Success through Focus; Elizabeth Randall, global managing director <strong>of</strong> Smith Travel Research; and Ken<br />
Grant, chief executive <strong>of</strong> FDKG.<br />
Event participants were collectively hosted <strong>at</strong> four <strong>Leading</strong> <strong>Hotels</strong>: Imperial Hotel, Tokyo; Hotel Okura<br />
Tokyo; <strong>The</strong> Prince Park Tower Tokyo; and Hotel Seiyo Ginza. Each did a remarkable job c<strong>at</strong>ering to <strong>the</strong><br />
diverse, global tastes <strong>of</strong> this especially discerning group <strong>of</strong> guests.<br />
About <strong>The</strong> <strong>Leading</strong> <strong>Hotels</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>World</strong>, Ltd.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Leading</strong> <strong>Hotels</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>World</strong>, Ltd. is <strong>the</strong> prestigious luxury hospitality organiz<strong>at</strong>ion representing over<br />
430 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world‟s finest hotels, resorts and spas. Its mission is to cur<strong>at</strong>e and champion an exclusive<br />
collection <strong>of</strong> independent properties, including grand palaces and intim<strong>at</strong>e city hideaways, luxury tent<br />
enclaves and expansive self-contained resorts. Established in 1928 by several influential and forwardthinking<br />
European hoteliers, it started with 38 initial members. Honoring this tradition, <strong>the</strong> company<br />
recognizes <strong>the</strong> strength and appeal <strong>of</strong> each hotel lies in its distinctiveness, innov<strong>at</strong>ion and rel<strong>at</strong>ionship to<br />
its destin<strong>at</strong>ion. Its loyal customers demand levels <strong>of</strong> quality <strong>the</strong>y have come to expect <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> brand, while<br />
seeking au<strong>the</strong>ntic and enriching travel experiences. To be considered for inclusion, a hotel must adhere<br />
to strict quality standards and master <strong>the</strong> art <strong>of</strong> extraordinary hospitality. <strong>Leading</strong> <strong>Hotels</strong> are bound<br />
toge<strong>the</strong>r in excellence, yet unique in character.<br />
Media Contact:<br />
Jennifer Oberstein<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Communic<strong>at</strong>ions<br />
Tel: (1-212) 515-5782<br />
E-Mail: joberstein@lhw.com<br />
Web/Photography: www.lhw.com/press
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