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‘Be the change you wish to see’
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Best Western CEO David Kong discusses his achievements, predictions for the industry and who he most admires…
Who do you admire most and why?
I have always admired Mahatma Gandhi. He taught that people must be the change they wish to see in the world
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Year One
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AAHOA Secretary Mehul Patel discusses his first year in office, plans for the organization and what to expect in the coming year…
Describe your first year as AAHOA secretary.
It’s a pretty interesting role to be serving as AAHOA Secretary. When I took
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The godfather of extended stay
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Jack DeBoer is the brains behind extended stay brands Residence Inn, Candlewood Suites and Summerfield Suites. His newest concept, Value Place, is in its sixth year – and enjoying growth and success. DeBoer explains the idea behind Value Place and its success…
How long has Value Place been established
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‘Make your brand work for you’
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Who do you admire most and why?
I truly admired Holiday Inn founder Kemmons Wilson, who passed away in 2003. Kemmons was a pioneer and blazed a trail for all of us in the hospitality industry today. Back in the 1950s, he had a bad lodging experience while travelling with his
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