Welcome to the Hilton Family of Hotels
be hospitable® Traveler Experts Page
In developing the curriculum for the be hospitable® Traveler program, The Hilton Family of Hotels pulled together its hotel team members and a select group of outside experts with backgrounds in travel, cultural awareness and character development. Each of our experts provided their unique perspectives on hospitality and gave personal insights into the dos and don'ts of international travel to promote cultural understanding and hospitable behavior among both Team USA and business and leisure travelers.
To learn more about our experts, please click on a name to the right.
Traveler Experts
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Roger E. Axtell Travel Etiquette Expert, Janesville, WI |
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Debra Barsamian Deli Supervisor, Hilton Grand Vacations Club at SeaWorld International Center, Orlando , FL |
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James Wm. Blauvelt Executive Director of Catering, The Waldorf=Astoria, New York, NY |
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Paul-Philip Brenkus Resort Manager, Hilton Grand Vacations Club on International Drive, Orlando, FL |
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Adam Burke Senior Vice President of Customer Loyalty, Hilton Hotels Corporation, Beverly Hills, CA |
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Dr. Darrell Burnett Sport Psychologist, Laguna Niguel, CA |
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John E. DiScala (a.k.a. Johnny Jet) Travel Expert, Johnny Jet's Travel News and Tips, Los Angeles, CA |
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Barbara Garrison Sales and Service Coordinator, Homewood Suites by Hilton St. John's Town Center, Jacksonville, FL |
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Tran Hung Director of Hospitality, Hampton Inn Tampa Bay Airport, Tampa , FL |
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Diane Kappenstein Assistant Front Office Manager, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Valley Forge, PA |
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Markus Kosch Director of Operation, Hilton Beijing Beijing, China |
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Eduardo Munoz Guest Services/Restaurant Host, Hilton Garden Inn Chicago O'Hare Airport, Chicago, Illinois |
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Grant Nouchi Front Office Manager, Hilton Village Vacation Suites and Kalia Tower Vacation Suites, Honolulu, HI |
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Jay Raynor Night Manager, Embassy Suites Hotel, Memphis, TN |
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Christian Sussman Chief Concierge, Conrad Hong Kong, Hong Kong |
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Situah Bin Shaari Chief Concierge, Conrad Centennial Singapore, Singapore |
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Rebecca S. Wyatt Senior Vice President of Brand Management, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Memphis, Tennessee |
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Dara Young Public Relations Manager, Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa, Honolulu, HI |
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Jennifer Zimmerman Catering Sales Manager, Doubletree Hotel, Austin, TX |
