Hotel Business Strategies, Part II: Evolving Amenities
July 01, 2008
CPN’s sixth annual Hotel Leaders Roundtable brought together eight executives from different parts of the lodging sector to discuss current performance issues, concerns and opportunities. This second audiocast in a two-part series examines the newest amenities and those that are becoming obsolete. CPN editor-in-chief Suzann D. Silverman and hotel editor Eugene Gilligan co-moderated the conversation among Bob Eaton, executive managing director of PKF Capital Inc.; Patrick Ford, president of Lodging Econometrics Inc.; Bjorn Hanson, partner in the hospitality and leisure practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers L.L.P.; James Merkel, managing director of Rockbridge Capital L.L.C.; Steve Mogck, executive vice president of Carlson Hotels Worldwide; Matthew Sparks, senior vice president of global development for the Americas & Asia at Fairmont-Raffles Hotels International; Russell Urban, senior vice president of HEI Hotels & Resorts; and Dave Weymer, managing principal for Noble Investment Group.
Hotel Business Strategies, Part I: Performance in a Tough Economy
June 30, 2008
CPN’s sixth annual Hotel Leaders Roundtable brought together eight executives from different parts of the lodging sector to discuss current performance issues, concerns and opportunities. This first audiocast in a two-part series addresses the impacts of the current economy on the sector’s performance. CPN editor-in-chief Suzann D. Silverman and hotel editor Eugene Gilligan co-moderated the conversation among Bob Eaton, executive managing director of PKF Capital Inc.; Patrick Ford, president of Lodging Econometrics Inc.; Bjorn Hanson, partner in the hospitality and leisure practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers L.L.P.; James Merkel, managing director of Rockbridge Capital L.L.C.; Steve Mogck, executive vice president of Carlson Hotels Worldwide; Matthew Sparks, senior vice president of global development for the Americas & Asia at Fairmont-Raffles Hotels International; Russell Urban, senior vice president of HEI Hotels & Resorts; and Dave Weymer, managing principal for Noble Investment Group.
Corporate Real Estate Strategies, Part I: Where to Find Opportunities in a Tough Economy
June 10, 2008
CPN and CoreNet Global brought together a group of leading executives representing corporations, their service providers and the economic development sector during the May 2008 CoreNet Global Summit in San Diego to discuss three currently paramount issues: the difficult economy, the war for talent and sustainability. This audiocast addresses challenges and opportunities for the corporate real estate sector in the current tough economy. Prentice Knight, CEO of CoreNet Global and Eugene Gilligan, senior editor of CPN, co-moderated the conversation among David Harris, senior vice president of workplace resources for Sun Microsystems Inc. & chairman of CoreNet Global; Mark Tamburro, vice president of workplace resources for Nokia & chairman-elect of CoreNet Global; Richard Bertasi, vice president of global real estate & facilities management for the EMEA region for Johnson Controls; Karen Ellzey, executive managing director of global corporate services at CB Richard Ellis Inc.; Mary Jane Olhasso, director of economic development for the city of Ontario, California; and Mike Zamora, senior manager of the Asia & Pacific regions for Cisco Systems Inc.
Corporate Real Estate Strategies, Part II: How to Win the War for Talent
June 10, 2008
CPN and CoreNet Global brought together a group of leading executives representing corporations, their service providers and the economic development sector during the May 2008 CoreNet Global Summit in San Diego to discuss three currently paramount issues: the difficult economy, the war for talent and sustainability. This audiocast examines where the corporate real estate sector is going to find the right kind of talent to craft today’s strategies. Prentice Knight, CEO of CoreNet Global and Eugene Gilligan, senior editor of CPN, co-moderated the conversation among David Harris, senior vice president of workplace resources for Sun Microsystems Inc. & chairman of CoreNet Global; Mark Tamburro, vice president of workplace resources for Nokia & chairman-elect of CoreNet Global; Richard Bertasi, vice president of global real estate & facilities management for the EMEA region for Johnson Controls; Karen Ellzey, executive managing director of global corporate services at CB Richard Ellis Inc.; Mary Jane Olhasso, director of economic development for the city of Ontario, California; and Mike Zamora, senior manager of the Asia & Pacific regions for Cisco Systems Inc.
Corporate Real Estate Strategies, Part III: Next Steps in Going Green
June 10, 2008
CPN and CoreNet Global brought together a group of leading executives representing corporations, their service providers and the economic development sector during the May 2008 CoreNet Global Summit in San Diego to discuss three currently paramount issues: the difficult economy, the war for talent and sustainability. This audiocast examines corporate leaders’ latest steps in the drive toward greater sustainability. Prentice Knight, CEO of CoreNet Global and Eugene Gilligan, senior editor of CPN, co-moderated the conversation among David Harris, senior vice president of workplace resources for Sun Microsystems Inc. & chairman of CoreNet Global; Mark Tamburro, vice president of workplace resources for Nokia & chairman-elect of CoreNet Global; Richard Bertasi, vice president of global real estate & facilities management for the EMEA region for Johnson Controls; Karen Ellzey, executive managing director of global corporate services at CB Richard Ellis Inc.; Mary Jane Olhasso, director of economic development for the city of Ontario, California; and Mike Zamora, senior manager of the Asia & Pacific regions for Cisco Systems Inc.
ProLogis Lands on Two New Dow Jones Green Indices October 03, 2008 By Judy Feldman, Contributing Correspondent -- ProLogis announced October 2nd that it has been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. These indices are the first to track the financial performance and viability of leading businesses worldwide known for their...
Colonial Properties Sells M-F Asset for $58M October 03, 2008 By Judy Feldman, Contributing Correspondent -- Colonial Properties Trust has announced that it has completed the sale of Colonial Grand at Hunter's Creek, a 496-unit apartment community located in Orlando, Fla. The asset went for $57.7 million in net proceeds,...
KW, Guardian Life Partner on $84M San Jose Apartment Purchase October 03, 2008 By Barbra Murray, Contributing Editor -- Beverly Hills-headquartered Kennedy Wilson Multifamily Management Group and New York City-based Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America have shelled out $84 million for Avalon at Blossom Hill, a 324-unit apartment property in San Jose,...
Lanesborough REIT Acquires Office, M-F Complex in Canada for $38M October 03, 2008 By Elena Gontar, Staff Writer -- Lanesborough Real Estate Investment Trust has completed the previously announced $38 million acquisition of an apartment/office complex in Winnipeg, Manitoba, known as Colony Square. Lanesborough REIT had previously owned a 1.5 percent beneficial interest...
REal Talk with Adam Perrotta-Thursday October 02, 2008 By Adam Perrotta --With all the talk of late about the financial slowdown and credit freeze, the past couple of days have seen a surprising amount of projects getting major financing. Just today and yesterday have seen Bozzuto getting a...
Management Matters with Mike Myatt: Partisan Politics Not Always Bad October 03, 2008 The truth about partisan politics is that contrary to public opinion, it's not always a bad thing. Likewise, bipartisan efforts don't always reflect altruistic behavior and selfless acts. From my perspective, it isn't necessarily the stance you take, but rather...
Management Matters with Mike Myatt: Facing Up to Rogue CEOs September 26, 2008 By: Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --Rogue CEOs. Given the recent failures of banks and financial institutions previously thought to be untouchable, there has been a tremendous amount of justifiable venom being spewed at the CEOs of these firms....
When to Consider Corporate Restructuring September 19, 2008 By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --Times are tough, and they're likely to get tougher, so my question is this; Should you, or should you not, consider a move toward corporate re-engineering? Whether directly or indirectly, your business will...
Expectation Alignment Key to 'Promise Management' September 05, 2008 by Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --The art and science behind making commitments and managing expectations has always been a critical skill set for senior executives and entrepreneurs to master. In fact, understanding how to come out on the...
It's All In The Message August 29, 2008 By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth --Top CEOs understand the power, influence, and leverage created by great messaging. Do you ever find yourself sitting back and marveling at those chief executives who always seem to have the right thing...
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