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.
John E. DiScala (a.k.a. Johnny Jet)
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John E. DiScala (a.k.a. Johnny Jet) travels over 150,000 miles and visits over 20 countries each year. He has encountered many cultures, customs and people throughout his travels; always leaving with a better understanding of the world – embracing its unique differences, and in some cases, surprising similarities. Johnny and his Web site, JohnnyJet.com, have been featured over 1,000 times in major publications, including USA Today, Time, Fortune and The New York Times. He has appeared on ABC, CBS, CNBC, CNN, MSNBC, NBC, FOX News Channel and PBS, sharing travel tips and stories to millions. In the May 2007 issue of Outside Magazine, Johnny Jet was touted for having one of the world's best "dream jobs." Johnny Jet on Thoughtfulness: When Americans attend a business dinner in China, it is customary not to discuss business until a Chinese associate breaches the subject. Instead, speak of the food, the country's beauty or landmarks, weather, climate, previous travels, art or music. |
