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#103 Back in the Jungle & Crisp Virtues; The Multiple Lives of James McBride
Today's podcast guest is James McBride, PARTNER & CEO, NIHI Hotels.
We discuss:
-fundamentals, discipline, and standards
-his mother's mantra of "manners make it"
-how rejection can be your best friend
-embracing simplicity as the core to life
-celebrating local traditions and helping cultures thrive
He is recognized as “One to Watch” by Bloomberg Businessweek’s
Bloomberg 50 and awarded Independent Hotelier of the World by Hotels magazine, James McBride is a global hotelier who has led some of the world’s leading hotels during his twenty-five-year professional career.
Known for his limitless creativity, clever marketing techniques, and exceptional hotel experiences, James has raised the bar in the hospitality industry, paving the way for inventive ideas and competitive spirit.
James McBride started his journey globally at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, where he remained for fourteen years. James McBride was then selected to run two of the most preeminent properties in quick succession: In 2002, James became General Manager of The Grosvenor House of London’s Park Lane, and in 2003 he was appointed by Rosewood Hotels as Managing Director of The Carlyle in New York.
James McBride transitioned to hotel entrepreneur in 2012 when he partnered with long-time friend and investor Christopher Burch on the acquisition of the Nihiwatu, a small surf destination on the Indonesian island of Sumba, later on was voted the #1 Hotel in the World for Travel + Leisure magazine’s World’s Best Awards.
James and Chris are enthusiastically planning an expansion
of the brand to realize further opportunities grounded in its doctrine, “The Edge Of Wildness™” Soon, the expansion of NIHI Hotels will include the current model of a luxury resort that emphasizes ultimate services and endless experiences with the addition of NIHI Santo Tomas Costa Rica, a 1000-hectare
property in Guanacaste characterized by a sense of tranquil seclusion and just a 2,5-hour flight from Miami, NIHI® Santo Tomás features two private beaches and the closest proximity to Costa Rica’s world-famous cult wave Witch’s Rock and NIHI Rote, a stunning escape on a secluded corner of Rote Island in West
Timor Indonesia, with 24 thatched pool villas and highly sought-after world-class surfing waves in front of Bo’a beach.
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Today's podcast guest is James McBride, PARTNER & CEO, NIHI Hotels.
We discuss:
-fundamentals, discipline, and standards
-his mother's mantra of "manners make it"
-how rejection can be your best friend
-embracing simplicity as the core to life
-celebrating local traditions and helping cultures thrive
He is recognized as “One to Watch” by Bloomberg Businessweek’s
Bloomberg 50 and awarded Independent Hotelier of the World by Hotels magazine, James McBride is a global hotelier who has led some of the world’s leading hotels during his twenty-five-year professional career.
Known for his limitless creativity, clever marketing techniques, and exceptional hotel experiences, James has raised the bar in the hospitality industry, paving the way for inventive ideas and competitive spirit.
James McBride started his journey globally at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, where he remained for fourteen years. James McBride was then selected to run two of the most preeminent properties in quick succession: In 2002, James became General Manager of The Grosvenor House of London’s Park Lane, and in 2003 he was appointed by Rosewood Hotels as Managing Director of The Carlyle in New York.
James McBride transitioned to hotel entrepreneur in 2012 when he partnered with long-time friend and investor Christopher Burch on the acquisition of the Nihiwatu, a small surf destination on the Indonesian island of Sumba, later on was voted the #1 Hotel in the World for Travel + Leisure magazine’s World’s Best Awards.
James and Chris are enthusiastically planning an expansion
of the brand to realize further opportunities grounded in its doctrine, “The Edge Of Wildness™” Soon, the expansion of NIHI Hotels will include the current model of a luxury resort that emphasizes ultimate services and endless experiences with the addition of NIHI Santo Tomas Costa Rica, a 1000-hectare
property in Guanacaste characterized by a sense of tranquil seclusion and just a 2,5-hour flight from Miami, NIHI® Santo Tomás features two private beaches and the closest proximity to Costa Rica’s world-famous cult wave Witch’s Rock and NIHI Rote, a stunning escape on a secluded corner of Rote Island in West
Timor Indonesia, with 24 thatched pool villas and highly sought-after world-class surfing waves in front of Bo’a beach.
Most People Don't | Resources
Learn additional key take-aways by listening to more of Bart Berkey's conversations with successful leaders on his weekly podcast.
Please subscribe, like & share to help others find these words of wisdom.
www.mostpeopledont.com
Any KEYNOTE SPEAKING OR LEADERSHIP TRAINING REQUESTS can be directed to [email protected]
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