SEPTEMBER 2019
Vol . 52 , No . 7
PERSONALITIES
THE ART OF LEADERSHIP
While it might be easy to spot a true leader , the paths they take to get to the top of their fields are varied and winding . Vinyl Manohar ’ s ( bottom ) financial acumen led him to co-found a development firm in Austin , Texas . Erin Levzow ( top ) has a degree in acting but is honing her digital marketing chops at Marcus Hotels & Resorts . These young leaders talk to HOTELS about which of their accomplishments means the most to them — and what the industry can do to attract more risk-takers .
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REGIONAL REPORT
EGYPT MAKES A COMEBACK
Performance has finally rebounded in Egypt , which had struggled for years amid political turmoil and a subsequent toll on tourism . With a recovery comes a robust pipeline of 5,158 rooms and 51 new hotels , leading the African continent in rooms growth . Global companies such as Accor , which has 16 new deals in the country , are engaged . Even better news : Demand is matching supply growth .
2 hotelsmag . com September 2019