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Talent Jungle People: Interview with Pascal Bordat, Co-founder and Director of Sprice.com

I had the pleasure of getting some professional and personal insights from Pascal Bordat, who is a driving force behind the new online travel start-up, Sprice.com. Pascal tells us about the milestones along his journey here, and his views on online travel distribution and meta-search.

Name: Pascal Bordat

Current Company and Title: Co-Founder and Director of Sprice.com

[JJ] What do you currently do and what is your main professional focus?
[Pascal] I essentially focus on developing the revenues of Sprice.com worldwide with Travel Suppliers and advertisers. As well as extending the reach of Sprice.com in terms of countries.

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09/04/07 | Posted by JJ | Category People

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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Names Frits Van Paasschen, Former CEO of Coors Brewing Company, Chief Executive Officer

White Plains, NY, August 31, 2007 – Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced today that Frits van Paasschen, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Coors Brewing Company, will join Starwood as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 24. Mr. van Paasschen, who will relocate to the White Plains area, succeeds Bruce W. Duncan, who has served as interim CEO since April and will continue as Starwood's Chairman.

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09/02/07 | Posted by JJ | Category People

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