The 1992 Lions Gate release “The Efficiency Expert” with the charmingly 15 years younger than now Anthony Hopkins, Russell Crowe, and Tony Collette among other fine actors is rated as a “comedic gem” and earns its place in the heart-warming category…but charming, now, not overly contrived. Directed by Mark Joffe and written by Max Dann […]
On 12th September 2007, the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, visited the Spiritual Care Centre at Dzogchen Beara. It was truly an unforgettable day. President McAleese is the first Head of State to visit a Rigpa Centre anywhere in the world.
Wouldn’t it be great if all speeches…were as moving as this one by the President […]
The Congressional Gold Medal award is being presented to His Holiness the Dalai Lama “ …in recognition of his enduring and outstanding contribution to peace, non-violence, human rights, and religious understanding.”
Congress has passed a resolution permitting the International Campaign for Tibet to sponsor a public event on the Capitol grounds in connection with the Gold […]
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Riehlife: Theo, how have you brought your artistry and music into your work as Experience Manager?
Theo: I loved Saha, the restaurant inside the hotel, so much that I wanted to be a part of it somehow. I got the restaurant management to let me design and execute the stained glass effect in the restaurant, […]
Riehlife: My blog is about connection and cultures and art. How do you see these themes relating in your business in the hospitality industry?
Theo: The culture of business and the culture of people always are connected. My favorite example? The Carlton has been getting rave reviews from guests ever since our reopening, which means, […]
Today, October 15th, bloggers around the web unite to put a single important issue on everyone’s mind - the environment. Every blogger posts about the environment in their own way and relating to their own topic. Our aim is to get everyone talking towards a better future. What would happen if every blog published posts […]
Riehlife: Theo, do you have a spiritual path you follow? Does this come into play with your view of guest service?
Theo: When I was growing up in White Plains, New York, my parents often took us to different types of religious service, from Presbyterian to Catholic, 7th Day Adventists to readings of the Torah. […]
PEACE THROUGH TRAVEL AND WORLD CELEBRATIONS LISTINGS
Riehlife: I was really impressed by a sign in the Carlton lobby that listed holidays all around the world and the slogan “Peace through travel.” Could you tell us more about this?
Theo McKinney: Thank you for that! Keeping these world celebrations posted was my idea actually, and, just […]
The Hotel Carleton is: enchanting, international, eclectic, cheerful, and bohemian. So is Guest Experience Specialist Theo McKinney. Maybe that’s why the two are a well suited and fitted.
Riehlife: Theo, as you know my brief encounter with you at the Hotel Carlton was a highlight of my recent visit to San Francisco because of the atmosphere […]
