LEADER 4 - AN INTRODUCTION

Following our recent broadcast of Journal, focused on Marketing, Sales and PR issues, this is a truly 'bumper' edition of LEADER featuring no less than 10 individuals who have made a significant mark on our industry, including one of our dearest friends, the iconic Harry Murray MBE of Lucknam Park.

BRANDS TO RICHES

In just two years, RMAL Hospitality has managed to lure a fistful of world-class brands to the Middle East. It’s only the beginning, CEO Anthony Liddiard tells Leader.

BORN TO FLY

Michael Helling’s career has taken him from sea to shore. Now he’s looking skyward, piloting the astonishing Aviator Farnborough.

HOTELIER, MADAME LEO

Grace Leo is the award-winning founder of G.L.A Hotels based in Paris. She was the first women to serve on the board of the Leading Hotels of the World since its creation more than 80 years ago. An epitome of style reflects on career, business, and the meaning of boutique and savoir faire.

STAR BRIGHT

Chris Durant, head of the largest purchasing consortium for the UK independent hospitality industry, talks about why it’s important for Beacon Purchasing to raise its head above the parapet, and why those who buy need to know their customers first.

LEVERAGING GOOD

Is corporate responsibility a moral imperative or just good business practice? Vicki Gordon, Managing Partner of Atlanta-based Collins Gordon Group and former Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs for InterContinental Hotels Group, shares the wisdom of intersecting social responsibility, public policy and company business objectives.

LEADER AND GENTLEMAN

Harry Murray MBE has some wonderful stories to tell about a life well-lived. His stewardship of Lucknam Park and his 50-year service to the hospitality industry tell us all we need to know.

OF TIGERS AND THE TAJ MAHAL

…or what makes a ‘pinchable moment’? Liam Lambert, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts new President, found plenty in India.

DESIGN CONTROL

Having overseen the sparkling rebirth of The Langham, London, veteran hotelier Duncan Palmer has returned to Asia to take up his next big challenge. Leader travelled to Hong Kong to find the new Vice President - Design of Langham Hotels and Resorts standing tall at The Langham, Hong Kong.

A BRILLIANT MOVE

Brian Williams, Managing Director of Swire Hotels, spoke to Leader’s Gina McAdam about how a legendary company is making the most of its investments and good name.

THE REAL ROLE OF HR IN HOSPITALITY

This year a venerable body of human resources professionals re-launched with a new moniker. Does this make the role of the profession any clearer? Jane Sunley, President of HR in Hospitality, thinks it’s great news for talent.

AFRICA CALLING

Zebras at dusk, moonlight over the Zambezi, ‘rock star’ rangers and roasted wildebeest. Just some of the highlights of Leader Editor Gina McAdam’s recent trip to Africa. The hotels were incredible too...