In this engaging episode, we sit down with Ted Tang, one of the most respected and visionary leaders in global hospitality. From an unexpected pivot at Cornell to steering iconic brands like Sheraton, Westin, Starwood, Wyndham, and The Leading Hotels of the World, Ted shares authentic stories, deft insights, and compelling lessons of leadership sharpened over decades.Ted's arc in Asia Pacifc was most impressive - he left in 1969 having been raised in Hong Kong and born in Shanghai and when he returned in 1993, Ted was a globally respected expatriate executive, based in Hong Kong running Westin - truly a full circle moment. Listeners will hear candid, behind-the-scenes accounts of navigating diverse hotel ownership models, leading in Asia-Pacific with a unique cultural edge, and transforming The Leading Hotels of the World into a true cooperative with a 95% retention rate. Ted reflects on the power of relationships, the evolving definition of luxury, and why culture drives service excellence.Full of warmth, humor, and memorable anecdotes—like the legendary New York Peking Duck Dinner—this episode offers a rare, global perspective on hospitality’s past, present, and future.

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