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45th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Conference

Renowned hospitality industry and business leaders and influencers from around the globe will convene once again at the 45th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, hosted by the NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality.

The premier hospitality finance and development forum of its kind, the Conference features presentations by global hotel CEOs, owners, developers, investors, lenders, analysts, and other innovators on current issues and trends in the industry.

The event raises funds for student scholarships and educational programs at the Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, which has educated the next generation of industry leaders for over 25 years.

Nicolas Graf, Jonathan M. Tisch Chaired Professor and associate dean of the NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, kicks off the first day by welcoming attendees to the Conference, which is packed with high-energy panels, informative breakout sessions, and networking opportunities.

Then, Jonathan M. Tisch, executive chairman, Loews Hotels, co-chairman of the board, Loews, who serves as conference chair, officially opens the conference by sharing timely updates on recent developments and trends in the industry and providing a preview of what’s to come at this year’s conference.

On Monday, June 5, The CEOs Check-In: A View from the Top, a highlight of the annual conference, will feature leading hospitality executives discussing the evolving investment landscape and the changing consumer base, as well as how the competition is pressing them to focus their brands and differentiate their companies. Sara Eisen, anchor, “Closing Bell,” CNBC, will moderate the discussion with:

Keith Barr, chief executive officer, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Sébastien M. Bazin, chairman and chief executive officer, Accor, Anthony Capuano, president and chief executive officer, Marriott International Leslie D. Hale, president and chief executive officer, RLJ Lodging Trust, Mark S. Hoplamazian, president and chief executive officer, Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Christopher J. Nassetta, president and chief executive officer, Hilton.

On Tuesday, June 6, “The Leaders Check-In Part Two: The Top In Class Share What’s Top of Mind,” moderated by Jeanelle Johnson, principal and lead client partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), will feature a discussion with: Michael D. Brown, president and chief executive officer, Travel + Leisure Co., Bruno Chauvat, chief executive officer, Travelsify,  Larry Cuculic, president and chief executive officer, Best Western Hotels and Resorts, Michael J. Deitemeyer, president and chief executive officer, Aimbridge Hospitality and  Greg Juceam, president and chief executive officer, Extended Stay America.

In addition, the Conference features 15 other general session discussions and more than 20 concurrent workshops focused on various specialized industry topics, allowing attendees to customize their event experience while gaining critical industry information from interactive panel discussions.

THE IREFAC C. EVERETT JOHNSON AWARD, The Industry Real Estate Finance Advisory Council (IREFAC), annually presents an award to an individual in the hospitality community who has shown remarkable business acumen in leading their organization to new levels of financial success.

Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Global Chief Executive Officer, JLL | Hotels & Hospitality was the Recipient this year.

There were many Workshops conducted at the Conference, networking events and so much more .

Close to One Thousand people were in attendance at the 45th Annual NYU Int’l Hospitality Industry Investment Conference NYC-2023.

It was World Liberty TV’s 3rd Appearance and covering the event in our World Liberty TV, Business Channels. See More in our World Liberty TV, Business Channels and Blogs by Clicking here.

City & State New York Corporate Social Responsibility 100 Honorees

The Responsible 100 honors New York’s most outstanding responsible executives, thought leaders, visionaries and influencers who are setting new standards of excellence, dedication and leadership in improving their communities and making transformative change.

Honorees embody one or more of the Core Principles of Corporate Social Responsibility: Charity, Diversity, Environment & Sustainability, Equity, Ethics, Privacy, Sourcing, Transparency, Volunteerism and Community Engagement.

The honorees will be celebrated at an awards luncheon on December 18th at Sony Hall. Featured speakers will include Mary Stuart Masterson, Founder, Stockade Works, and Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President, National Action Network.

I have never seen so much honorees in one day, City & State New York, organizers of the City & State New York Corporate Social Responsibility 100 Honorees -2018, bought out some of the biggest names in New York, putting them in one place and honoring, them.

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International Franchise Expo NYC

World’s Largest Franchise Expo Brings Aspiring Entrepreneurs from Across the Globe to NYC

As professionals look to small business and entrepreneurship as a fast track to economic success, the franchise industry is poised for record-breaking success in 2018. To keep up with demand, New York City is gearing up for the renowned International Franchise Expo (IFE) at the Javits Center May 31-June 2. The expo will become the epicenter of small business opportunities as current and aspiring entrepreneurs have the unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with more than 400 proven franchise brands across various industries and investment levels.

Last year’s event drew attendees from all 50 states and over 100 countries from around the world. This year, pre-registration has increased by 49 percent and many expect record-breaking attendance. Throughout the event, attendees are encouraged to take advantage of the expansive display of franchise opportunities, explore and network with industry-leading franchise brands, and attend comprehensive educational programs. The IFE offers more than 70 free educational seminars and 10 in-depth workshops covering a variety of topics.

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Concordia Annual Summit & Block Chain Central NYC

Concordia is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to actively fostering, elevating, and sustaining cross-sector partnerships for social impact. Concordia was founded in 2011 by Matthew A. Swift and Nicholas M. Logothetis.

Concordia is a member-based organization dedicated to actively fostering, elevating, and sustaining cross-sector partnerships for social impact.

Concordia aims to create a global community where challenges are solved collaboratively and inclusively.

Produce powerful and inclusive convening’s that elevate voices and perspectives from across all sectors and levels to advance critical conversations around globally-impacting issues.

World Liberty TV Team was on hand to cover the ,2018 Concordia Annual Summit & Block Chain Central, have to say it was one of the best Summits we have covered in our World Liberty TV , Bringing CEO’S ,World Leaders, Business Community, Celebrities  alongside Non-Profits from around the World. We look forward to attending again next year.

See more about 2018 Concordia Annual Summit & Block Chain Central, in our World Liberty TV Business Channel by clicking here.

MiSK-UNDP Youth Forum at NY Plaza Hotel NYC

The MiSK-UNDP Youth Forum  bought  together 400 individuals, including world leaders, UN representatives, young leaders, students, philanthropists and entrepreneurs.

The MiSK-UNDP Youth Forum is a call to action platform with the aim to create a path towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through fostering inter-cultural understanding, tolerance, mutual respect and an ethic of global citizenship and shared responsibility. The Forum will feature a full day of high-level panel discussions and collaborative workshops.

Hosted by Bloomberg, in partnership with the Alibaba Group; MiSK, the philanthropic foundation of Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, and others, the Global Business Forum will convene heads of state, CEOs, and NGOs to work together to inspire and support economic prosperity.

The MiSK-UNDP Youth Forum  took place in The Plaza Hotel, located in the heart of New York City.See more articles like MISK ,in our World Liberty TV Humanitarian Channel by clicking here.

New York SMALL BUSINESS TITAN AWARDS

The New York Small Business Titan Awards was created by a host committee of presidents of six New York’s leading chambers of commerce in order to collectively honor their distinguished colleagues.

Each of the five honorees has over three decades led his or her respective organizations and has been at the forefront of defending the rights of New York’s small businesses and MWBE’S  .

Today as thousands of long established and thriving businesses face eviction due to exorbitant increases at lease renewal time, these titans are leading the fight pushing for long overdue legislative relief.

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Women’s e News presents 21 Leaders for the 21st Century

Women’s eNews reports the stories of women and girls to create a more equitable world.

Our Vision: A world that honors, respects and supports the lives of women and girls.

Our Values: To uphold the values of journalism by seeking the truth and reporting it, acting independently and minimizing harm with accountability and transparency.

The Following were honored: Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Rosa (Rosie) Rios 43rd treasurer of the United States, Ambassador Alice Dear ,Former U.S. Executive Director of the African Development Bank, Wendy Diamond, Social Entrepreneur, Humanitarian and Pet Lifestyle expert. Xian Horn, Disability Advocate ,Founder of Give Beauty Wings and Change blazer, Inc, Mariam Jalabi, Director Representative  Office of the Syrian National Coalition. Michael Kimmel ,SUNY Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Gender Studies at Stony Brook University, Lenora M.Lapidus, Director ,ACLU Women’s rights project. Jessica  Neuwirth , founder of Equality Now, Donor  Direct Action and ERA Coalition.Alyson Palmer, Artist/Activist, Beth Shipp, Executive Director of LPAC, Emer Timmons, CMO Brightstar Corp, Stacey Tisdale, Financial Journalist ,Author and President and CEO of Mind Money Media Inc. Celeste Warren VP ,Human Resources and Global Diversity and Inclusion Center of Excellence, Merck. Carole Zimmer, Award- Winning journalist and host of “Now What?”. And Carol Evans of Executive Women for Her ,Co-Chairs.

Close to 200 people were in attendance ,some of the most powerful women from around the world  were in attendance, and we want to wish Ms Sokol  best of look in her new position as the Executive Director  for Women e News , after knowing Ms Sokol for 20 years ,I have to say she has what it takes to head an organization on this magnitude and keep it going.

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World of Business Ideas WOBI NY Forum

The World of Business Ideas (WOBI) kicked off in New York today with more than 2,000 participants and presentations from disruptive, global thought leaders. This is WOBI’s 13th annual business forum and this year’s conference theme is “Be Beta,” exploring the concept of consistent innovation as strategy. In a world where emerging markets, technologies and trends challenge companies and leaders to grow, only those who can adapt and anticipate will thrive.

The 2016 event is being held at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, a world-renowned venue that is associated with elite performances from the top artists around the world.

This year’s conference brings together a dynamic roster of speakers whose startups, designs and insights have changed the business landscape. Pioneer of the Lean Start Up movement Eric Ries started the day off, followed by a world-class lineup of World Business Forum speakers, including Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai; Amy Cuddy, social psychologist and Harvard Business School professor, Vijay Govindarajan, Coxe Distinguished Professor at Tuck at Dartmouth and Marvin Bower Fellow at Harvard Business School; and JB Straubel, co-founder and Chief Technical Officer at Tesla

The second day’s featured speakers will include Alan Mulally, former CEO of Ford Motor Company; Andre Agassi, tennis champion and philanthropist; and Daymond John, founder, president and CEO of FUBU and co-star of ABC’s Shark Tank, among others.

World Liberty TV’s Executive Producer ,Dr. Abbey sat down with Gustavo Barcia CEO of  World of Business Ideas  (WOBI), and did an exclusive interview with him in regarding the World Business Forum , see what he had to say and also see some of the greatest speakers on our planet, right here in our World Liberty TV, Business Channel.

BizBash’s 2016 Hall of Fame Inductees at Hard Rock Café –NYC

Each year at the BiZBash M&C Meeting and Event Style Show, leaders and visionaries in the event industry are honored for their hard work and dedication. The following inductees were   recognized at the Hard Rock Café  on Sept 20th 2016  in New York City:

The Following class of 2016 were inducted in the Biz bash Hall of Fame :

DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS

Mary Dearborn : Vice president of sales   CxRA

Thom Casadonte : Head of Global Events   Bloomberg (Posthumously )

 Gary Pagano:  Vice president special events  Viacom

David Stark: President and creative director  David Stark Design

BizBash is North America’s #1 source of ideas, news, and resources for event and meeting professionals. Each month nearly 200,000 unique users look to BizBash for venue discovery, event style, technology, and tools for their next event.

ABOUT BIZBASH

In the dynamic live gathering industry, BizBash is the largest media source for both event pros and “hidden planners” with more than 200,000 monthly users. Live Gatherings serviced by the BizBash suite of products include: exhibitions, conferences and meetings, training and learning, marketing and PR, fund-raising and galas, celebrations and weddings, incentive and travel, and government and ceremonial.

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Interview with Billionaire Businessman Ronald O’ Perelman at Baruch College Annual Gala

Ronald Owen Perelman is an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. Through his company MacAndrews & Forbes Incorporated, he has invested in various companies with interests that encapsulate groceries, cigars, licorice, makeup, cars, photography, television, camping supplies, security, gaming, jewelry, banks, and comic book publishing. Perelman annually is one of the world’s largest philanthropic donors. As of January 2016, Perelman is the 36th richest American, and 80th richest person in the world, with an estimated wealth of $12.2 billion.

MacAndrews & Forbes established the Revlon/UCLA Women’s Cancer Research Program in 1994 for research into the causes and treatment of breast and ovarian cancer. The company also founded the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Medical Center. Over the years, MacAndrews & Forbes has also provided significant support for such organizations as the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, Carnegie Hall, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital and Perelman’s alma mater, The University of Pennsylvania.

In 1993, the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) Revlon Run/Walk For Women was created through the combined efforts of Perelman, Lily Tartikoff, co-founder of the Revlon/UCLA Women’s Cancer Research Program, and the EIF. The New York and Los Angeles Run/Walk events together have distributed over $50 million for women’s cancer research, counseling and outreach programs nationwide.

World Liberty TV, had the pleasure to speak about education with Mr Perelman at the Bernard Baruch Dinner, where he was honored with The Prestigious Bernard Baruch Award for Business and Civic Leadership, See what Mr Perelman had to say to us, right here in our World Liberty TV, Business Channel.

New York & New Jersey MSDC 42nd Partnership Awards Gala

Each year ,the New York and New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council’s Partnership Awards Gala recognizes achievements of stellar minority-owned firms and corporate members who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in creating rewarding business relationships. The effects of these relationships are felt nationwide from the creation of new jobs ,to the delivery of those services and goods that are strengthening our economy every day.

Gayle king co-host of CBS This Morning and editor at large with the O Magazine served as the Master of the Ceremonies.

Headed by Ms. Jeannie Maddox Chairperson NY & NJ MSDC and newly appointed President Mr Terrance Clark ,President and CEO of NY & NJ MSDC.

The Following were the Co-Chairs of the Gala-2015 :

Corporate Chair: BNY Mellon, Lee B. Stephens , Executive Vice President of Global Client Management

MBE Chair: PRIDE GLOBAL , Leo Russell CEO

World Liberty TV, was on hand to cover this Corporate America event right here in our World Liberty TV, Business Channel .

Jack Ma speaking at the CGI Annual Meeting in New York

Jack Ma talked about how Alibaba is extending its e-commerce reach to China’s 800 million rural residents. The spread of mobile phones is helping bring economic progress to farmers, some 200 million of which make less than $1 a day, he said .

In the past five months we covered 4,500 villages,” Ma said. “We went to a rural area, it took the farmers two hours to walk to the middle of the town and buy things, but today because the mobile phone, we can deliver things to their home to their village within 72 hours.” And farmers aren’t just buying products, Ma said. Many are learning to more efficiently sell their produce via the Internet.

Jack Ma Spoke at The CGI closing plenary session, watch his speech right here in our World Liberty TV, Business Channel.

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