This family has been heavy hitters in the hospitality world for generations. They keep the standards high and continue to help grow the Cipriani brand, which just opened two new posts in Yas Island Abu Dhabi and Cipriani Istanbul. They have also been immensely successful in their newly opened Los Angeles hotel and restaurant venture …

This hotelier co-founded and co-owns Thompson Hotel Group and Do Not Disturb Restaurant Group with his two brothers. The hotel group, made up of small luxury properties, includes 60 Thompson Hotel in New York City, with other properties in Los Angeles, Washington DC, Chicago and Toronto. Thompson London in Belgraves, the company’s first international venture, will …

Style, luxury and chic are three words that define properties by Balazs’ company Andre Balazs Properties, the force behind the Standard Hotels. Other properties are in chic locales in Los Angeles, Miami and New York as well as residences in New York. Visit any of the properties and you’ll find a serious commitment to design …

Originally an entrepreneur with his own business, Michael Hirtenstein sold Westcom Communications for over $250 million a few years ago. Today he negotiates contracts for the EMM Group, which boasts hotspots like Tenjune, the Chandelier Room and SL.

Restaurant owner Sean Largotta, along with partners John DeLucie and Mark Amadel, are the force behind Greenwich Village staple The Lion. Patrons of The Lion stay loyal for the delicious food and equally satisfying environment. An ideal place to people watch, Largotta and crew did well. Largotta is also the man behind the recently-opened Upper …