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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.
 

October 2007: Autumn 2007
In this edition we feature David Taylor, Director of Sales & Marketing at The St Regis Hotel, New York; David talks to Profile’s Patrick Leblanc about his career and the challenges of the New York hotel market today. Elsewhere we get a preview of Relais & Chateaux’s new London Maison… In News&Views we feature your comments on the Imbardelli case and Rupert Sellers opens up the debate on the Green Issue and questions how our carbon conscience will affect the hotel industry… Also in Journal, we have photos from our Cocktail Party at Soho House New York… And finally, there is an exciting prize draw to win accommodation for two at Cowley Manor!
 

July 2007: Summer 2007
In this edition we feature Mellissa Pitt-Chalmers, Director of Sales & Marketing at Renaissance Chancery Court; Mellissa talks to Rupert Sellers about her career and her views on the Sales & Marketing function today. Elsewhere we get an update on the latest news from Beijing... Mark Norris opens up the debate on the relevance of qualifications and the importance of an honest CV… Also in Journal, we have a report from the Profile Sailing Cup which took place on 10 and 11 July at Cowes… And finally, there's an exciting prize draw to win a stay at The Ritz in London!
 

April 2007: Spring Journal
In this edition we feature Julian Haddon, Regional DOSM, Europe at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Julian talks to Profile’s Rupert Sellers about his career and the exciting plans for The Savoy and Fairmont. Elsewhere we get a behind the scenes look at GI Hotels, the innovative hotel investment company Guest Invest… Following his trip in March, Profile’s Mark Norris gives us the low down on Mauritius… Also in Journal, we review Barbara Cassani’s talk on “Leadership” at the RAC Club... There are photos from Profile’s latest event… And finally, there is an exciting prize draw to win an overnight stay in a Studio Suite at the newly re-launched InterContinental London Park Lane!
 

January 2007: Winter Edition
In this edition we feature Susannah Lurie, Director of Marketing at Four Seasons, Hampshire; Susie talks to Profile’s Rupert Sellers about the excitements and challenges of a hotel opening. Elsewhere we give you a taste of the new bar concept at the relaunched InterContinental London Park Lane…What’s it like to work in Dubai? Jumeirah’s Event Manager gives us her insight… And finally, read how Profile has teamed up with a top chartered sailing company.
 

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