Connected Conversations

Connected Conversations

The Connected Conversations podcast features real conversations with hotel leaders who are sharing bright ideas and effective solutions. You’re a part of our unique community of Crowne Plaza hotel leaders from around the world. The goal of this podcast is simple: We’re making our community stronger...and more connected. In the show, we’re sharing our experiences and best practices, because we have so much in common, and we can all learn from each other.

Episodes

September 11, 2025 15 mins

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Join Sharon Kilmartin, Regional Director of Operations at IHG, based at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia (Americas) as she discusses brand differentiators and what that means for our employees and guests. She speaks with Akemi Shapiro, Director of Sales and Marketing at Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel; Russell Sheppard, GM at ANA Crowne Plaza Narita; Stephen Wills, GM at Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley; and Nick Stangle, F&B GM ...

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Join Sharon Kilmartin, Regional Director of Operations at IHG, based at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia (Americas), Mike McCarthy, Vice President of Operations and Development at Sharcon Hotel Management and GM Crowne Plaza Dulles and Mark Tasker, GM at the Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Center as they discuss employee empowerment. 

Resources:
Empowerment Agreement

 

Crowne Plaza “Connected to You” Culture Hub

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June 19, 2025 17 mins

Join Sharon Kilmartin, Regional Director of Operations at IHG, based at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia (Americas) and Ginger Taggart, Vice President, IHG Global Marketing and Brand Management as they discuss Brand Evolution.

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Meet Your Host & Guest:

Host: Sharon Kilmartin has been with IHG Hotels & Resorts for over 35 years and has a wealth of experience to share. Sharon has a passion for shar...

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