by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 15, 2014 | People
Design for Living The works of Switzerland-born, London-based writer and philosopher Alain de Botton span novels, literary criticism, and meditations on religion, travel, and work. It was Clodagh’s particular admiration for his 2006 book The Architecture of...
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 15, 2014 | People
Mr. Sands Man An interview with Sheldon Adelson By Ayesah Khan Year after year, Sheldon Adelson, CEO and chairman of Las Vegas Sands Corporation is mentioned in the elite top 30 of Forbes’ list of the 400 Richest Americans. His key to success is a rigorous...
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 15, 2014 | People
Family Ties Siblings Sir Rocco Forte and Olga Polizzi discuss inspiration, the launch of their brand in Abu Dhabi, and why service is paramount. As chairman of the posh collection of Rocco Forte Hotels in Europe-and now the Middle East-Sir Rocco Forte certainly knows...
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 15, 2014 | People
Luxury’s Leading Lady An interview with Kathleen Turner, CEO of Four Seasons By Jana Schiowitz Last month, when Four Seasons founder Isadore Sharp chose Kathleen Taylor as his successor, he made her the only woman CEO among the big luxury hotel brands. Yet it...
by Alissa Ponchione | Aug 15, 2014 | People
Favorite travel destination French countryside Can’t live without Weekend escapes from the city Guilty pleasure Cassoulet Playing on my iPod Serge Gainsbourg Why hospitality I love food, wine, and travel People wouldn’t know that I am not as serious as...
