207 | “Today’s Not the Day”: Why Trump Hotels changed course in the Mississippi Delta
Summary: Almost two years ago, Trump Hotels introduced Chawla Hotels to the world as the first developers of the company’s new brands Scion and American Idea.<br> Though Trump Hotels in February announced it was pulling out of development deals in Cleveland and other nearby towns, the Trump effect will be more than a footnote in Mississippi’s history.<br> This report is an update of sorts as I featured interviews with Eric Danziger and Suresh Chawla in back-to-back episodes released on July 19 and July 26, 2017, just after the June announcement.<br> You’ll hear from …<br> <br> Dinesh Chawla about his unique experience of working with Trump Hotels.<br> Eric Danziger, CEO of Trump Hotels, on why he and brothers Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump decided to call it quits with new brand development.<br> Kathleen Flores, executive vice president of new brands and innovation, as she tells what’s next for Trump Hotels.<br> <br> Resources & Links<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.trumphotels.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Trump Hotels</a><br> * <a href="https://chawlahotels.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chawla Hotels</a><br> * <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-chiechi-flores-mba-4b20221/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kathleen Flores on LinkedIn</a><br> * <a href="http://lodgingleaders.com/121" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">121 | An American Idea with Trump Hotels CEO Eric Danziger</a><br> * <a href="http://lodgingleaders.com/122" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">122 | ‘5-Star Mentality’ for a 3-Star Brand with Suresh Chawla</a><br> <br>
