Position:
Chairman and CEO at Tapestry Resorts, Vice Chairman at La Tour Hotels and Resorts, Chairman at ResortCom International, Chairman at ResortCom International
Work:
Tapestry Resorts
since 2009
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Chairman and CEO
La Tour Hotels and Resorts
since 2006
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Vice Chairman
ResortCom International
since 2002
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Chairman
ResortCom International
- San Diego, California since 2001
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Chairman
RCI Management
1997 - 2001
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Senior Vice President of RCI / COO of RCI Managemnt
Sun International - Sun City Resort
1993 - 1997
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Director of Resort Operations
Sun International
1993 - 1996
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Director of Resort Operations
Shangri La Hotel Singapore
1992 - 1994
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General Manager
Amfac Hotels and Resorts
1976 - 1982
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Vice President of Operations
Education:
California State University-Fullerton
Western Michigan University
Skills:
Resorts, Hotels, Vacation, Timeshare, Travel Services, Restaurants, Luxury, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Cruises, Pre-opening, Tourism, Spa, Hotel Management, Honeymoons, Golf, Clubs, Casino, Food & Beverage, Leisure, Spas, Mixed-use, Ski, Golf Courses, Rooms Division, Apartments, Caribbean, Second Homes, Rentals, Banquets, Resort Development, Theme Parks, Tour Operators, Revenue Management, Weddings, Parks, Catering, Business Travel, Travel Management, Leisure Travel, Hiking, Residential, Condos
Interests:
Small is involved in the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) program of San Diego and a supporter of Torrey Pines High School and the Del Mar Unified School District.
Honor & Awards:
John Small has operated hotels, resorts, safari game lodges and cruise ships. While under his management, these entities received worldwide recognition as leaders in the industry, with properties including:
• Sun City Resort, Top 10 Resort Destinations in the World (South Africa)
• Westgate Plaza, Best New Hotel in the World
• Sugarbush Resort, one of the Top Resorts in the U.S. (Vermont)
• Block Hotels (Africa’s oldest hotel group)
• Royal Lahaina Resort, one of the Premier Resorts in Hawaii from 1970 to 1980 (Maui)
• Royal Viking Line, Best Cruise Line in the World
• Princess Cruise Lines, Best and Most Accomplished Entertainment Programs in the World
• Sitmar Cruises, Best Service and Children’s Programs in the World