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His Finest Season: Sharp Creates a Life of Luxury
After borrowing $300,000 from his two friends, Sharp still needed over $700,000 in capital to begin building his dream hotel. Once again, he turned to a family connection. Cecil Forsyth was a friend of Sharp’s father; he also happened to be the manager of the mortgage department at Great West Life Insurance Company. Forsyth initially refused Sharp’s mortgage application, doubtful of the young builder’s business know-how, but Sharp was persistent. Eventually, Forsyth gave in and provided Sharp with the rest of the money he would need for his project.

Seasons of Success: How Sharp Took His Hotel To The Top
“I started just from building one [hotel], it worked so let’s build another, and it worked so three went to four,” recalls Sharp. “It’s a matter of what I call stepping-stones.” He may not have set out to create the world’s largest network of luxury hotels, but that is exactly what happened. In the over forty years since he first entered the business, Sharp has taken the hotel industry by storm, transforming the idea of service and quality, and doing things on his own terms. What were the factors that helped this Canadian hotelier succeed?
Lesson #2: It Takes Passion to Win the Fight
White might not have been a stellar student, but thanks to his achievements with the UFC, his high school was nevertheless proud of him. So much so, that they even invited him back to deliver the commencement address twenty years after his own graduation. “It was pretty cool,” said White. “If you would have asked me ten years ago if this is where I would have been in ten years, I would have laughed in your face.”

Do “High Tech” and Hospitality Belong in the Same Sentence?
The author discusses how the dispensation of true hospitality is compromised by an over-reliance on technology.
Reasons to Invest in Hotel Industry Franchises
The lodging industry comprises what is probably the world’s fastest-growing business, employing one in ten people worldwide. Even with worldwide economic problems the lodging industry is projecting growth in the next few years. The most exciting aspect of the hotel industry’s growth and popularity is the fact that many of the most influential players in the sector are franchise systems.

Renovation is a State of Mind
In the hotel industry, too often millions of dollars are invested in a physical renovation without any thought to "renovating" what truly has an impact on the guest experience - the people who interact with guests on a day-to-day basis. Rob Rush makes the compelling argument that when times are good and the money is flowing into renovations of the physical plant and capital improvements, one need pay equal attention to "renovating" the guest service delivery.
Franchise "Sleepers"
Having been around the franchise industry now for some time, it is very interesting to me to now and then run across a few real “sleepers”.

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The Father of Advertising: The Early Years of David Ogilvy
In 1975, he was called by Time Magazine “the most sought-after wizard in the advertising industry.” David Ogilvy wasn’t always the advertising wizard he later became. From serving in the army as a British Intelligence officer, to being a traveling salesman, to working as a hotel chef, Ogilvy took the long road to success.

Seasons of Success: How Sharp Took His Hotel To The Top
“I started just from building one [hotel], it worked so let’s build another, and it worked so three went to four,” recalls Sharp. “It’s a matter of what I call stepping-stones.” He may not have set out to create the world’s largest network of luxury hotels, but that is exactly what happened. In the over forty years since he first entered the business, Sharp has taken the hotel industry by storm, transforming the idea of service and quality, and doing things on his own terms. What were the factors that helped this Canadian hotelier succeed?
BET’s Bob Johnson adds to the African luxury hotel surge
In the past few years there’s been a bit of news coming out of new hotel projects taking place on the African continent. From the Hilton Hotels Group to the Rezidor Hotel Group it seems there’s a lot of interest in Africa as a luxury travel destination.

Renovation is a State of Mind
In the hotel industry, too often millions of dollars are invested in a physical renovation without any thought to "renovating" what truly has an impact on the guest experience - the people who interact with guests on a day-to-day basis. Rob Rush makes the compelling argument that when times are good and the money is flowing into renovations of the physical plant and capital improvements, one need pay equal attention to "renovating" the guest service delivery.
7 Easy Tips To Help You Purchase A Hotel Or Motel Franchise Business
If you're considering a new franchise business, consider that a hotel or motel franchise takes a much larger initial investment than most other franchises, but can have a huge payoff once it's up and running. Read on to find out more about the ins and outs of Hotel and Motel franchises.
Hotel Franchising
Hotel franchising is a big part of the franchise industry, becoming more and more popular. If you are thinking about starting a hotel franchise, you need to give it careful thought.

Reasons to Invest in Hotel Industry Franchises
The lodging industry comprises what is probably the world’s fastest-growing business, employing one in ten people worldwide. Even with worldwide economic problems the lodging industry is projecting growth in the next few years. The most exciting aspect of the hotel industry’s growth and popularity is the fact that many of the most influential players in the sector are franchise systems.

Chavana Spa forays into India with Four Points by Sheraton property Navi Mumbai
19th February 2010: Thailand-based Mandara Spa Asia Limited (MSAL) has forayed into the Indian market by launching its spa brand Chavana Spa through Four Points by Sheraton, Navi Mumbai. In October 2009, MSAL had launched the spa brand to cater to the mid-market and four-star hotel segment. The facility in Navi Mumbai marks the first establishment of an international spa brand in Asia. MSAL has entered into a franchise-management under a revenue sharing model agreement for the spa facility in the hotel. The hotel’s spa facility will offer Balinese therapies with traditional Balinese massages along with Indian head massages, Asian foot massages, purity facials and head and foot massages. The hotel has four treatment rooms and treatment costs range from Rs 1,400 to Rs 6,500.
Booking Business Travel Lodging Myth
Booking business travel lodging directly on a hotel company's website is not the best option. Save money by using a hotel search engine.
Keeping Your Work and Life in Balance
Do you remember when hotel rooms didn't have coffee makers? I recall vividly the first time I walked into a hotel room and discovered a coffee maker. I didn't even drink coffee back then, but I made it, simply because having the coffee pot was so cool. Then people got used to it. Customers got spoiled. They wanted more. The bad news is that it doesn't stop. People will always get used to things the way they are, become more demanding, and wanting more. Such it is with technology and speed. Everyone asks me when things will "return to normal" and "slow down." It won't. The speed at which you're operating is now what's expected. Welcome to the new normal!
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