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		<title>Shopping With The Chef</title>
		<link>http://www.marlacimini.com/2012/05/shopping-with-the-chef/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 08:22:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marla Cimini</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the full article click here:  ShoppingWChef_2012 This article is featured in the current (Winter 2012) issue of Loews Hotel magazine. The piece focuses on shopping at Phildelphia&#8217;s Reading Terminal market with Executive Chef Tom Kriebel.]]></description>
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		<title>Standing Tall: Women in the Lodging Industry</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:42:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marla Cimini</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Originally published as a feature story in Lodging Magazine on November 15, 2011 There is a particular art to finding your own balance and rhythm in the hotel business, and for many women who are helping to shape the industry, it can be a complex, intriguing career path offering countless choices, alluring opportunities, and unexpected twists and turns—and often that’s just in one day. More than ever before, women are driving their own professions, whether they work on-property at an exotic five-star resort, own a small urban B&#38;B, or hold a high-profile management position at a hotel chain’s corporate headquarters. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 60 percent of women work, and comprise over 46 percent of the overall labor force. In addition, females occupy 51 percent of managerial and professional jobs. By all accounts, females are a commanding presence in most industries, especially lodging. Not surprisingly, several women’s hotel industry groups have been introduced in the past decade. In fact, quite a few hotel companies now have internal networking groups, such as Kimpton’s system-wide female employee networking organization, and the Hershey Entertainment &#38; Resorts’ initiative, Women in Leadership. In addition, some hotel organizations focus on enhancing the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hotel Design in 3D</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:35:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marla Cimini</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Originally published as a feature story in Lodging Magazine on October 03, 2011 What do the automotive, furniture, and footwear industries have in common with hotels and hospitality? Hotel design teams may very well know the answer to that question. As dissimilar as those sectors may seem, hotels have joined companies like Aston Martin, GM, and Black and Decker (and many other diverse businesses) to explore the high-tech world of three-dimensional rapid prototyping for cutting-edge design projects. Despite being used for decades in mechanical and electronic capacities, rapid prototyping is starting to become a familiar step in the design process for many companies—and that now includes major hotels and resorts. For the uninitiated, rapid prototyping is a technology that elevates a 2D drawing, or rendering, of a floor plan to the next level by creating computer-generated physical 3D scale models of just about anything an engineer, architect, or designer needs for a project. Rapid prototyping enables special 3D files to be “printed” in a hard material, like polyurethane plastic, to create small models of designs. For a hotel company, these models could be a lobby, guestroom, restaurant, or other spaces, along with their accompanying pieces of furniture. Creating scale models [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Feast on This: New resort restaurant design</title>
		<link>http://www.marlacimini.com/2011/09/feast-on-this-new-resort-restaurant-design/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2011 17:07:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marla Cimini</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Originally published as a feature story in Lodging Magazine on September 03, 2011 Resorts all over the world are carefully designed and constructed to impress and delight guests from the moment they step into the lobby. Restaurants and bars are no exception, as resorts are dramatically changing and upgrading the interiors and exteriors of their dining options to ensure they represent an attractive and central focal point within the property, and not just a ho-hum place to grab a snack or a beverage. James Geier is president and co-founder of 555 Design Fabrication Management, the Chicago-based firm responsible for a number of imaginative and cutting-edge luxury resort design projects, including the new Hard Rock Hotel &#38; Casino Punta Cana all-inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic, and The Palms casino resort in Las Vegas. He explains that in recent years, resorts have undergone major renovations to introduce high-end culinary offerings within their properties, as they are realizing the potential of untapped revenue. By remodeling their restaurants, resorts can now provide an enhanced and appealing guest experience, while remaining competitive with neighboring eateries. “Hotels and resorts are now seeing the serious value in their own property and starting to activate their own [...]]]></description>
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		<title>San Juan: Exploring an Argentinian Wine Trail</title>
		<link>http://www.marlacimini.com/2011/07/san-juan-exploring-an-argentinian-wine-trail/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:13:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marla Cimini</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On a recent visit to San Juan, Argentina’s second-biggest wine region, I came ready to taste. But before diving into the local Malbec and other varietals, I also knew some education was in order. I headed to the Santiago Graffigna wine museum, which is adjacent to the city’s oldest and largest winery dating to 1870. The facility details the history of the Graffigna family and wine-making in the region. The hot, dry climate makes the region perfect for red varietals, such as Syrah and Charbono, as well as sherry-style wines, brandy and vermouth. Fully briefed, I sipped Graffigna’s Malbec with a more appreciative palate. Later, I discovered several other favorites wineries, located just outside this small city of about 112,000 people. At Bodegas Callia, the winemaker is on a mission to develop the best Shiraz, or Syrah, in Argentina. Many experts think they’re onto something here. You can consider the merits of the wine while strolling or biking around this gorgeous, sprawling property. Another worthwhile wine stop is Merced del Estero Bodega. This 35-acre estate has been growing grapes since the late 1800’s, but the family-owned vineyard didn’t open until 2004. The winery’s cutting-edge techniques have already produced award-winning bottles [...]]]></description>
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		<title>La Notte Bianca: Italian White Nights</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:30:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marla Cimini</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Originally Posted on USA Today Website May 2011 ~  Visiting Italy is always a thrill, no matter how many times you’ve strolled across the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, devoured a gelato in Sorrento, or tossed a coin into the magical Trevi fountain in Rome. But some of my recent trips have been even more memorable by coinciding with a city’s “White Night” or La Notte Bianca festival. Started in 2005, La Notte Bianca festivals are art and cultural celebrations occur in cities all over the country. Usually museums, art galleries, shops, restaurants and bars stay open very late into the evening, and you can catch music, special ceremonies and firework displays as well. I’ve gone to two La Notte Bianca celebrations, both by complete coincidence. My first took place in Torino during the 2006 winter Olympics. Despite the frigid temperatures, the entire city seemed to be outside, with throngs of people wandering the main piazzas and pedestrian streets, soaking up the evening’s many art and music events. We bundled up and slowly walked with the crowd as big snowflakes fell, taking in the colorful fountain displays and doing some late-night shopping along the way. I encountered another La Notte Bianca in Santa [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Matter of Trust</title>
		<link>http://www.marlacimini.com/2011/06/a-matter-of-trust/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:16:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marla Cimini</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is no doubt about it. Trust is a major issue when it comes to booking a hotel reservation. Potential guests have faith that the hotel will provide the services and amenities promised, while properties work on the assumption that consumers will be fair and honest when writing online reviews.   Websites and review services today give travelers a glimpse (sometimes an in-depth view) into a property’s rooms, lobby, bathrooms, restaurants, and more…but how can potential guests confidently gauge the accuracy of a specific hotel review? And can hotels truly know for sure if those reviewers are sincere in their intentions? For this often-debated hot topic, we asked experts of hotel reviews at TripAdvisor. Founded in 2000, TripAdvisor is considered to be the largest travel site of its kind, with more than 40 million unique monthly visitors, 20 million members, and more than 45 million reviews and opinions. “TripAdvisor wants to help travelers find the most relevant travel information by tapping into not only the wisdom of the crowds, but also the wisdom of friends,” says Brian Payea, head of industry relations at TripAdvisor. “We hear from hoteliers that this results in hotel guests whose expectations are aligned with the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mendoza: The Wine’s in the Altitude</title>
		<link>http://www.marlacimini.com/2011/05/mendoza-the-wine%e2%80%99s-in-the-altitude/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 15:24:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marla Cimini</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The vineyard at Rutini Wines; by Marla Cimini Although Mendoza, Argentina, is off the tourism map compared to Buenos Aires –– its much bigger and more visited urban counterpart –– this small city is definitely ready for its close up. The capital of Argentina’s Mendoza province offers all the things I like about cities –– great cafes and restaurants, hip boutiques, picturesque squares and fun people-watching –– with a foodie bonus: There are hundreds of wineries located just outside the city limits. I visited Mendoza recently for Masters of Food and Wine, a four-day culinary event  sponsored by the Park Hyatt Mendoza that features local cuisine and wines. The event pairs local chefs with professionals from around the world, and includes dinners at local wineries, cooking classes and even a polo exhibition. But really any time of the year is a good one for a food- and wine-focused visit. Surrounding the city are rolling hills dotted with hundreds of vineyards and olive groves, with the Andes as a dramatic backdrop. Starting at the Mendoza limits, the elevation steadily rises towards the Andes, creating a series of microclimates. Braised lamb dish at Zuccardi Family Winery; by M. Alvarez The varied weather [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Selling the Future</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 14:29:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marla Cimini</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[        In a sea of Facebook status updates, endless tweets, and widespread online customer reviews, every marketing department in the hospitality industry has experienced the impact of technology on their creative advertising strategies. With the digital market changing rapidly, hotels are becoming flexible, smart, and more tech-savvy than ever—all while simultaneously evaluating results and tracking ad trends. With the rise of social media and mobile technology, digital advertising has become complex and fragmented, and can be often confusing. In addition to Facebook ads and Twitter promotions, review sites like TripAdvisor and Yelp are often considered go-to tools when planning travel.  “We continue to see a significant shift in hospitality marketing dollars from print to digital channels,” Charles Deyo, president of Cendyn, a hotel industry sales and marketing agency, says. “Some of our clients have shifted upwards of 50 percent of their traditional budgets into digital media plans over the past year.”  As advertising campaigns are interactive, a hot trend is behavioral marketing, which anonymously tracks consumers’ online behavior (purchases, searches, content preferences, and interactions) to build profiles. This information can be leveraged to create an audience of like-minded guests who have an affinity for a particular product or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cooking up Success (cover story) featuring Celebrity Chef Jennifer Carroll</title>
		<link>http://www.marlacimini.com/2011/04/cooking-up-success-cover-story-featuring-celebrity-chef-jennifer-carroll/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:14:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marla Cimini</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As more professional chefs are stepping out of the kitchen and into the spotlight, many have found themselves elevated into a lifestyle of celebrity status. Hotel chefs are major players in the restaurant world today, complete with admiring fans, packed schedules, and intense responsibilities to match their newly acquired fame. However, a chef who shifts from an independent restaurant to a hotel location can also reap many not-so-obvious benefits, such as gaining valuable hotel industry experience. Jennifer Carroll is one chef who has chosen to immerse herself in the hospitality industry and take on much more of a commitment than simply running a local corner café. She is the chef de cuisine at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia’s award-winning restaurant, 10 Arts Bistro and Lounge by Eric Ripert. Her transition from an independent restaurant into the hotel industry officially began in May 2008, when renowned French chef Eric Ripert opened his Ritz-Carlton restaurant and offered Carroll the leading role in the kitchen. Previously, Carroll held the position of sous chef at Ripert’s New York City flagship, Le Bernadin, which is ranked among the best in the world, earning a Michelin three-star rating.   Carroll may be a familiar face to viewers of [...]]]></description>
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