Shoreditch House is part of a group of very successful private membership hotels. They created the popular Soho House located in New York. Recently they hired Tom Dixon to complete its private members club located in the heart of Shoreditch, East London. The Shoreditch offers changing rooms, sauna and steam rooms, gym, square bar, game rooms, and private dining room. There are additional varied spaces suitable for a wide range of purposes as well.
Born in Sfax, Tunisia in 1959, to a French/Latvian mother and an English father, Dixon moved to England aged four and spent his school years in London. Attending Chelsea Art School for a brief six-month period, a motorbike accident curtailed any artistic ambition and left him in hospital for three months.
Having dropped out of Art school, Dixon spent two years as a musician, playing bass guitar in a disco band until another motorcycle accident left him unable to play for a period.

He spent two more years in the burgeoning London night club and warehouse party scene. This nocturnal lifestyle left plenty of time in the day to start experimenting with welded structures. Necessary bike maintenance had required welding skills, which a friend supplied in one quick lesson.
He is a self-educated maverick whose only qualification is a one-day course in plastic bumper repair.

The decision to seek plastic surgery is never an easy one. It’s important to find a plastic surgeon in your area that you are comfortable with and who specializes in the type of plastic surgery that you need. While some plastic surgeons specialize in general cosmetic work that improves the patient’s appearance, though not medically necessary, others specialize in reconstructive plastic surgery to repair damage that may be medically necessary.
The trend in recovery is moving toward surgeon-run recovery centers. These recovery centers are usually located in hotels where patients can recover in the privacy of a special floor that caters to their every need, while allowing them the amenities that a hotel provides. When choosing a doctor to perform your surgery, ask what provisions they have close to their office for short-term recovery. After most procedures it is important to meet with the doctor, so a recovery hotel usually is a reasonably priced alternative.
The fact that you are seeking a recovery hotel is usually indicative of procedures that require quite a recovery, at least for a few days. Make sure the recovery hotel you select can accommodate all your needs, including 24-hour certified medical care in the event some assistance should be needed.
Most plastic surgeons keep a before and after catalog on hand to showcase their abilities, and are happy to share this with prospective patients. They also keep a list of places to recover that are located close by their offices. Do your research and ask which place they recommend. These are not hospitals, so make sure that prior to booking a space, you visit the place. There are usually several alternatives in major urban areas.

Jack Weyls

Prior to 1990, a guest house conjured up a vision of exactly that, a small house located at the back of a property that provided an accommodation for guests visiting the estate.  More recently, the Bed and Breakfast (B&B) market has embraced the term.  Modern B&B’s are the large homes and estates of early 20th century properties and usually feature a detached house or houses as part of the property.
Today, a traditional B&B is a property where both the owners and their guests live under the same roof.  A guest house was a property where the owner or manager lived in separate quarters from the guests.  The “House” concept which was originally derived from the guest house concept has expanded to include the now very popular Membership Hotels.  They are a cross between a Hotel and a City Membership Club.  They are places to conduct business or simply take a break from the busy city.  These places now include restaurants, spas, and private meeting spaces all available for day use or for over-night guests visiting the area.  Don’t expect to hear about these accommodations as exclusivity is usually part of the concept. 
Because of this exclusivity, memberships are usually very cost effective.  In cities such as New York and London, it is not about the cost of membership as much as being a place where you can be yourself and be seen.  The key is meeting the membership criteria.  The west coast is creating its own version of these “House Hotels”, with emphasis on being seen.  This is not to say that they do not offer utility as well.  The “House” concept caters to all sorts of individuals, including successful business persons, celebrities, people in the news and local VIP’s. 
However, there is great utility with membership and regular house members use the faculties frequently, hence making membership a value and a necessity. 

Jack Weyls

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Hilton Hotels Corporation Appoints Christopher Nassetta as President and CEO
- Blackstone Reaffirms Ambitious Growth Strategy -
BEVERLY HILLS, CA and NEW YORK, NY– October 29, 2007 – Hilton Hotels Corporation (“Hilton”) and The Blackstone Group (NYSE:BX) (“Blackstone”) today announced the appointment of Christopher J. Nassetta as President and Chief Executive Officer of Hilton. Mr. Nassetta currently leads Host Hotels and Resorts, the largest owner of luxury and upscale hotels in the world. Mr. Nassetta joins Hilton as the company moves into an exciting new phase of

growth, both in the U.S. and abroad. The Blackstone Group’s real estate and corporate private equity funds completed the acquisition of Hilton on October 24, 2007. Blackstone views Hilton as an important strategic investment and intends to invest in its properties and brands to enhance the Company’s growth. As stated at the time of the initial announcement in July, Blackstone has no intention of selling any brands or major assets as a result of the transaction.

Jonathan Gray, Senior Managing Director, Blackstone said, “Our goal with Hilton is to build the premier global hospitality company. We are confident that Chris will be a superb addition to the already strong Hilton team. Given his background overseeing the world’s largest hotel ownership company, Chris understands the needs of hotel owners and is uniquely qualified to lead Hilton. I’ve known Chris personally for 15 years and have worked successfully side-by-side with him in the past. He’s a man of the absolute highest integrity, who cares deeply about people. He has the energy, enthusiasm and experience to lead Hilton, and it’s with great pleasure that we welcome him to the team.”

Blackstone’s strategy includes maintaining strong unit growth in the U.S., where more than 20% of all hotel rooms currently under construction carry a Hilton brand. Blackstone will also invest to accelerate the company’s international growth, building on recent agreements to expand the Hilton family of brands outside of the U.S. through a series of strategic partnerships. It was only last year that Hilton merged with Hilton International, a transaction which created a new set of global opportunities for the company. Additionally, Blackstone intends to incorporate a significant portion of its existing portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts onto the Hilton platform, adding to the luxury offerings available to Hilton customers. Blackstone’s holdings include such upscale properties as The Boulders Resort and Spa (Arizona), The El Conquistador Resort (Puerto Rico), and The Boca Raton Resort and Club (Florida).

Chris Nassetta commented, “I am excited to join this great company and am looking forward to working with Hilton’s franchisees, owners and team members to grow this already impressive franchise. Hilton has a powerful collection of brands and we now have the opportunity to build on the strong foundation that already exists to drive the company’s growth, particularly overseas, to create the pre-eminent lodging company in the world. I also look forward to working with Blackstone, who I know from experience will be a terrific strategic partner for Hilton going forward.”

As President and CEO of Hilton, Mr. Nassetta will oversee Hilton’s extensive line of quality brands, including: Hilton, Conrad, Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Hampton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Grand Vacations, Homewood Suites by Hilton, and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection. Mr. Nassetta intends to work closely with the existing management team, including Thomas Keltner, Chief Executive Officer - Americas and Global Brands, and Ian Carter, Chief Executive Officer - Hilton International. As previously announced, Stephen F. Bollenbach retired from the company last week upon the completion of the transaction. Additionally, Matthew J. Hart will step down as president and chief operating officer but will serve as a member of Hilton’s Board of Directors.

About Christopher Nassetta

Christopher J. Nassetta will join Hilton Hotels Corp. from Host Hotels & Resorts, where he has been President and Chief Executive Officer since 2000. Prior to joining Host, Mr. Nassetta co-founded Bailey Capital Corporation in 1991, where he was responsible for the operations of the real estate investment and advisory firm. He also spent seven years serving as Chief Development Officer and in various other positions with The Oliver Carr Company. Mr. Nassetta serves as a Director of CoStar Group, Inc., is Second Vice Chair and serves on the Board of Governors of National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, is a member and chairman of The Real Estate Roundtable, and is a member of the McIntire School of Commerce Advisory Board for the University of Virginia.

Mr. Nassetta graduated from the University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce with a degree in finance and studied international finance at the London School of Economics.

About Hilton

Hilton Hotels Corporation is the leading global hospitality company, with 2,896 properties totaling approximately 500,000 rooms in 76 countries and territories.

The company owns, manages or franchises a hotel portfolio of some of the best known and highly regarded brands, including Hilton®, Conrad® Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand VacationsTM, Homewood Suites by Hilton® and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection®.

About Blackstone

The Blackstone Group (NYSE:BX) is a leading global alternative asset manager and provider of financial advisory services. Its alternative asset management businesses include the management of corporate private equity funds, real estate opportunity funds, funds of hedge funds, mezzanine funds, senior debt funds, proprietary hedge funds and closed-end mutual funds. The Blackstone Group also provides various financial advisory services, including mergers and acquisitions advisory, restructuring and reorganization advisory and fund placement services.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of federal securities law, including statements concerning business strategies and their intended results, and similar statements concerning anticipated future events and expectations that are not historical facts. The forward-looking statements in this press release are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including the effects of economic conditions; supply and demand changes for hotel rooms; competitive conditions in the lodging industry, relationships with clients and property owners; the impact of government regulations; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; and the availability of capital to finance growth, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements herein.