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June 2009: Summer 2009
In this edition we feature Jonathan Mills, VP Sales Asia Pacific for InterContinental Hotels Group… Jonathan talks to Profile’s Rupert Sellers about IHG’s developments in this region and what life is like in Singapore ... We have Silvia Cambie, a communications expert sharing her view about the impact of Social Media on CSR programs… the unveiling of The Langham, London and an update on the 2009 Profile Sailing Cup – hotels and tourist boards are preparing for the big event in September… And finally, there's a competition giving you the chance to win a 2 night stay with breakfast for two at one of London's top luxury hotels, The Halkin!
 

January 2009: Spring 2009
In this edition we feature Simon Kerr, Regional Director of Sales & Marketing for COMO Hotels and Resorts…Simon talks to Profile’s Rupert Sellers about this unique collection of boutique hotels and his exciting career to date ... We have photos from our recent event held at the Royal Thames Yacht Club in Knightsbridge to celebrate Profile’s 30th Anniversary… Also in Journal, Mark Norris gives us an update on developments in the UAE, having just visited this region… And finally, there’s a competition giving you the chance to win a 2 night stay with breakfast for two in a studio suite at Trump International Hotel and Tower in Las Vegas!
 

October 2008: Autumn 2008
In this edition we feature Dianna Balabon, VP Sales & Marketing for Trump Hotels… Dianna talks to Profile’s Patrick Leblanc in New York about this dynamic company and her exciting career to date... Also, check out what it’s like from a female perspective to be living and working in Dubai… A seasoned marketer gives tips on how to thrive in a recession… Read about JW Marriott Grosvenor House which opened officially last month… View photos of the Profile Sailing Cup Event for the luxury hotel industry... Finally, there’s a competition giving you the chance to win an overnight stay for two at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai!
 

July 2008: Summer 2008
In this edition we feature Apo Demirtas, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer for Jumeirah…Apo talks to Profile’s Rupert Sellers about his career and his move to Dubai to join this global luxury hotel company - See also our News&Views section on 'Relocation'... Kempinski’s VP Revenue Management and the HMA’s Young Marketer of the Year urge hoteliers to embrace the Web; read the insight on how the emerging economies are transforming the travel industry… View the photos from Profile’s event at fashionable Shoreditch House ... Finally, there’s a competition giving you the chance to win a two night stay in one of the European Hotels of the Rocco Forte Collection!
 

April 2008: Spring 2008
In this edition we feature Mark Allvey, Global Sales Director for Rocco Forte Collection; Mark talks to Profile’s Rupert Sellers about his career and this luxury company which is now expanding beyond Europe...Also we get an insight into Andaz, the new brand from Hyatt… Mark Norris gives us the latest scoop on Hong Kong & Macau following his trip in April to this booming region... And there's an update on this year's Profile Sailing Cup... Journal is now in its 3rd year and goes out to over 5000 Sales & Marketing professionals worldwide. By participating in our Survey (see Editorial section), you can win an overnight stay at The St. Regis, New York!
 

January 2008: Winter 2008
In this edition we feature Bronwen Batey, Group DOSM for A Curious Group of Hotels; Bronwen talks to Profile’s Lucy Flack about the future developments of this innovative hotel group. Elsewhere we get an insight into the hot new destination for 2008, the Hawaii of the Orient, Sanya…In our News&Views section we ask how the large hotel chains are affecting the independent boutique hotels.
 

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