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PRESS RELEASE BY MARILYN HOLMWOOD TIMS, AHI SENIOR EXECUTIVE. 

MEET MAX DE LAFAYETTE: OUR DYNAMIC PRESIDENT.

 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF WORLD HOSPITALITY MAGAZINE

Max de Lafayette is an acclaimed international authority on food and beverage, hospitality, hotels management, operational strategies and business development.

 

Max de Lafayette, is one of America's  most prolific writers and authors on hotels business development, food and beverage, leadership, hospitality and guest service.  He authored 97 published books and encyclopedias  widely used by world councils, multi-million Dollar corporations, information bureaus, speakers bureaus, universities, international research centers,  academia and world organizations, to name a few: California State University, New York Public Library System (all locations), University of Virginia, Randolph-Macon College, University of Salamanka, The University of Hong Kong, The United States Library of Congress, the United Nations, the United States Information Agency, the national center of the five o'clock club (America's Leading national speakers club).

For several years, de Lafayette was the creative force of several companies, major international hotels and food/beverage festivals in the eastern and western hemispheres. He generated over $250 Millions in revenues, sales and profits. In addition, he trained the best corporate executives and general managers in the business.

 

PRESS ARTICLES ABOUT DE LAFAYETTE  APPEARED IN:

 

To name a few: 1-American Library Association, Book Review 2-American Books Reference, Book Review 3-Books in Print, Gale Research, NY 4-Forthcoming Books, R.R. Bowker, NY 5-The WASHINGTON POST (Cover Story: On The Town. Weekend Section by Eve Zibart) 6-The WASHINGTON POST (Feature Article. Weekend Section by Eve Zibart) 7-The WASHINGTON POST (Cover Story, 5 page article-Style Section by Martha Merrill) 8-The UNAUTHORIZED GUIDE TO WASHINGTON, D.C., McMillan Publishers, New York 9-USA TODAY (Cover Story: Food and Live Entertainment) 10-WHERE MAGAZINE (Cover Story) 11-WGAY Radio Station, Washington, D.C. (Main Story on the Air by Lisa Webber) 12-DETAILS MAGAZINE (Cover Story of the Year: The 300 Best Spots in America) 13-WASHINGTONIAN MAGAZINE (Cover Story-3 page article by Sheri D’Alphonse) 14- WASHINGTONIAN MAGAZINE (Cover Story-The 25 Most Favorite Places in Town) 15-WRC-NBC by Lisa Feldman 16-GUIDE TO THE BEST CHOICES IN THE NATION ( The Nation’s Best) 17-UNIVERSITY REPORTER, Washington, D.C. (Cover Story) 18-Virginia International Public Television, Channel 56 (Documentary: The Cabaret in Georgetown) 19-FREE PRESS, Washington, D.C. (Editorial by Clyde Brinkley) 20-TRANSMEDIA NETWORK NEWS, (National Coverage-WHAT’S HOT) 21-GEORGETOWNER MAGAZINE, Washington, D.C. (Cover Story by R. de Vaney) 22-WASHINGTON’S FLYER, Washington, D.C. (Cover Story) 23-IL TEMPO JOURNALE, Rome, Italy (Review by Dina Diza, Washington, D.C. Correspondent)  24-GEORGETOWN COURIER, Washington, D.C. (Vive La Difference) 25-The WASHINGTON POST/Washington Post Magazine : Entertainment/Cabaret Section.

 

SELECTED STATEMENTS FROM LEADERS AND PEERS

"Max de Lafayette is unique. He brings to our city, an extraordinary flair of class and sophistication. He is one of a kind." Jill Bosich, Academic Dean of CULINARD. World Culinary Champion 2000, 2001. Captain of the United States Olympic Team to Germany World Championship.

“ De Lafayette is a walking encyclopedia. A scholar, a superb communicator and innovative strategist.” Dr. M. Mughissudin, Former Dean of the American University International Programs, American University, USA and Europe

“Dr. de Lafayette is one of the most intelligent and brilliant men I have ever met in my life”. Dr. Kenneth Horne, Esquire, President  of CULINARD, Culinary Institute of Virginia College.

  “Max is Mr. Perfection. The best of the best in the business. He is Mr. communication and Mr. hospitality par excellence.” Janet Greene, Former Director of the White House Operations, President Clinton Administration.

“Wealth of information”. The American Library Association

"Max de Lafayette added class, magic and excitement to our world event." Raymond Loire, President of The Foreign Press Correspondents, Proche Orient. President of Regional Committee, Election Miss Universe Georgina Rizk.

"Max makes everything possible. Brilliant mind, perfect host,  great communicator, glowing personality and the lord of hospitality and savoir faire." Melina Mercouri, former Minister of Education and Culture of Greece, international super star  and leading star of "Never on Sunday".

"Max, a man for all seasons. Brilliant, warm, captivating, mesmerizing. Washington's great Guru of hospitality." From a speech given by his Excellency, Dr. Kabir, former ambassador of Bangladesh to the United States, during a reception at his residence in Maryland in the honor of Mr. de Lafayette

"Mr. de Lafayette is more than an aristocrat. He is a man of the world with amazing knowledge,  effective communications style, refined manners, class and distinguished leadership." His Excellency Senator Robert Sabalat, former Minister of Foreigner Affairs of Haiti.

"My buddy Max is the man. He is the best." John Riggins, The Red Skins Quarter Back, All Americans, World Champion Super Bowl USA

"Maxim is bigger than life and fate. A super star. Overwhelming yet humble. Grosso modo: One of the most captivating personalities, striking strategists and entertaining scholars you will ever meet.  Dr. Gisele Muller, World Art Celebrities Journal, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief.

"Max is too much. Simply brilliant!" Paul Condon, NOKIA Vice President of Sales

 

 

A considerable number of documentaries and articles about his accomplishments appeared in the national and international press, radio and TV stations to name a few The Washington Post, USA Today, Details Magazine, WHERE Magazine, The Nation’s Guide, McMillan Unauthorized Guide to Washington, D.C., Washingtonian Magazine, Washington Flyer, Georgetowner, Georgetown Courier, UR Reporter, Free Press of Washington, NBC, CBS, WGAY Radio Station, DC and MD, International Public TV Station, VA-Channel 56, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Stagebill, etc. National & International Internet website providers are currently displaying & listing his immense work.

8"I have never met a person like Max...This Frenchman Lafayette is something else, genius… crazy but certainly he knows what he is doing." Jack Kent Cook, Owner of The Red Skins (Super Bowl/World Champions), Washington, DC

8"He created quite a place. Unique." Super Star Pierce Brosnan (James Bond)

8"Nobody in the hospitality industry can match his knowledge, expertise and know-how." Pierre Robert, Les Cles D'or, Paris, France (International Association of Concierges-Golden Keys)

8"Genius at work." Michael Yazbeck, President, Co-Proprietor of the Grand Hotel, Washington, D.C.

8"He is our hospitality and strategic thinking ambassador to the world…he is the best of the best in the business." Michele Davis (MBA, MIT, Harvard). Paramount CEO. Washington, D.C.

8"A magician! Certainly he knows how to create the best establishments in America." Dina Diza, Il Tempo Journale , Rome, Italy. Washington's Correspondent

8"He did it again! Absolutely the best! Quality rating: 5 stars." University  Reporter, Washington, D.C.

8"He made it the hottest spot in town. The last refuge for the clever!" Eve Zibart, The Washington Post, Washington, D.C.

8Selected by Details Magazine, N.Y. as the creator of "One of the Best 300 Spots in America."

8"Thank you for a wonderful night…absolutely magnificent. A memorable experience." Liza Webber "On The Air", WGAY Radio Station, Washington, D.C.

8"Extraordinary. A truly delightful Parisian experience. It is what Washington has been waiting for all these years. Wonderful evening." Lisa Feldman, WRC-NBC, Washington, D.C.

8"High marks on dining and entertainment." WHERE Magazine, Washington, D.C.

8"The very best…one of the nation's best. Do you want to excel in the business, then learn from him." Guide to the Best Choices in the Nation

8"He represents the essence of leadership in hospitality and tourism. A walking encyclopedia." Amjed Hussein, Corporate Regional Director, The Intercontinental Hotels and Resorts, ME

8"He brings back to Georgetown its past glory…the aristocrats are back in town. Leadership… explosion and implosion of cabaret, magic, sophistication and ambiance. A great experience at many levels not to be missed. He is really the Great "Mad Max." Robert de Vaney, The Georgetowner Magazine, Washington, D.C.

8"Absolutely a delight! Quite magnificent." Clyde Brinkley, The Free Press, Washington, D.C.

8"A great scholar…America's leading authority on hospitality." Dr. John Chen, UNESO-United Nations Laureate. Former Dean of Alabama State University, Former Member Of the White House Committee on Library Science and Information Service, Washington, D.C.

8"We are so grateful for the superb hospitality services you provided us. You added class and magic to our event." Raymond Loire, President of the Foreign Press Correspondents Syndicate, Paris, Beyrouth. President of the National Committee (Regional Bureau) Georgina Rizk Miss Universe.

8"I am proud to be part of his team. One of the best in the country." Chef M. Shanta, Gold Medal-Blue Ribbon, Winner of the 1^st Place (Best Chef Nationwide), American Culinary Federation, National Contest, 1994, Washington, D.C. Paramount Executive Chef 1993-1998

8" Vive la Difference! Outstanding guest service…he made his mark on the town." Washington Courier Magazine, Washington, D.C.

8"This man has class. A lot of class. Wherever you look is beautiful and perfect… great sense of hospitality. One of the giants in the business." Jacqueline Rodier, Grande Dame of the French Fine Cuisine, "Le Petit Paris", Paris, France

8"Hospitality at its best." Janet Green, Former Director of the White House Operations, Washington, D.C.

8"When I came to America, I wanted to show American hotels owners and chefs how to become the best in the business, until I met Mr. Max. I worked for him and became his student." France's Great Hotelier & Chef Extraordinaire Andre Duclos. Paramount Executive Chef

8 "Guests having the best time of their life." Martha Sherrill, The Washington Post (4 page feature article-Style Section), Washington, D.C.

8 " I come here just to see my buddy Max…He is the best." J. Riggins, Redskins Former Quarterback, NFL Hall of Fame, All American

8"My dear friend Marquis Max is the hospitality itself. His keen sense for details and public relations is unsurpassable. Most certainly, he is one of the best in the hospitality and entertainment industries." His Excellency Senator Dr. Robert Sabalat, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Haiti

8"We had a great time with Mr. Max. A perfect host. I had to honor him and thank him for his warm hospitality and savoir faire by inviting you to this dinner reception in my humble residence." His Excellency Dr. Kabir, Former Ambassador of Bangladesh to the United States

8"You will be touched by his hospitality and warm welcome. He is one of the pillars of our great American Hospitality. His impact on the industry was felt across the nation. He is a dear friend." His Excellency John Upston, Former United States Ambassador to Rwanda.

8"He knows the business. He knows a lot. A real pro." Chef Tim Nyugen, Former Executive Chef of Casinos of America,

8"One of the giants of the industry with a heart bigger than life." Marilyn Timm, AHI National Executive Director

8"Wealth of information not available elsewhere." The American Library Association

 

DE LAFAYETTE'S MOST IMPRESSIVE HOSPITALITY EXPERTISE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

SYNOPSIS:

IMPLOSION OF SOPHISTICATION, 5 STAR MENU, CABARET & HOSPITALITY

In 1990, de Lafayette created, designed "MARQUIS DE ROCHAMBEAU", one of America's most elegant, sophisticated & successful French-American floor show-catering-cabaret-restaurants. The Washington Post's Eve Zibart wrote "The hottest spot in town…the last refuge for the clever". DETAILS Magazine in its cover story, selected "Le Rochambeau" as among the "300 Best Spots in America". The Washingtonian Magazine selected it as "Among the 25 favorite places". For almost 7 consecutive years, de Lafayette's "Rochambeau" made headlines in the national press. His 6 Million Dollar décor, 5 star menu, his $10,000 a bottle on the wine list (As mentioned in the "Washington Flyer Magazine" cover story), his executive chef M. Shanta (US National Culinary Champion 1994-1995), 7 night a week international French & American cabaret show that gathered European & American superstars, weekly Tango Argentino & Brazilian Samba Shows, Concerts by Bolero Tres, Mambo King, France's Great Jean Pierre Duclay, the legendary Super Star Simone Marchand, and of course the magic and genius of de Lafayette transformed "Le Rochambeau" into America's leading first 5 star Cabaret-Floor Show-Restaurant!

 

ON HOSPITALITY, HOTELS AND RESORTS DEVELOPMENT 

De Lafayette has served the hospitality industry, hotels, resorts, and culinary arts for two decades.  His many years of extensive experience and leadership at national/international level in the United States, Europe and Asia and exposure to world’s communities and culture secured his status as the foremost leading authority on hospitality industry development , food service and world tourism. His services were rendered to world class (4 and 5 stars) hotels, casinos, resorts, national and international beauty pageants and establishments such as the Intercontinental Hotel, the Excelsior Hotel, the CIGA International Hotels Group, the Ambassador Hotel, the Hilton, the Grand Hotel, Le Marquis de Rochambeau, including international hotels and restaurants chains where he was responsible for 87 million Dollars annual budget and 250 million Dollars in assets, properties and stocks. He is the original creator of "Team Mastery & Potential Stimulus Concept" used world wide as guidelines and criteria for excellence and quality standards in hospitality and related disciplines.

 

LEADERSHIP, BUSINESS SUCCESS, HOSPITALITY, RESORTS DEVELOPMENT/FOOD INDUSTRIES PUBLICATIONS AND AUTHORSHIP

De Lafayette authored several published books and encyclopedias on hotels, restaurants, resorts, casinos and food services. His five international bestseller books on the hospitality industry "Quality Standards and Measurements in the Hospitality Industry and Guests Services" ,"Hotel Management and Operational Structure", "Hospitality Effective Team Mastery and Potentials Development in Hospitality", "The Perfect CEO", "How to Succeed in the Hotel and Restaurant Business" set the standards for excellence and leadership in hospitality. De La Croix de Lafayette’s experience encompasses all aspects and facets of the hospitality industry, particularly upper management, executive operations, macro decisions, food & beverage, productivity development, personnel and executives hiring and training. His massive work "How To Succeed In The Hotel Business And Food Service" has become "The Textbook on hospitality. The ultimate reference manual and guide for hotels owners, general managers, senior directors of operations and directors of human resources. No hospitality reference library is complete without this book... a wealth of information, knowledge, insight and wisdom not currently available elsewhere gathered and provided by a great scholar and America’s leading authority on hospitality," wrote Dr. John C. Chen, Laureate of the UNESCO/United Nations, former dean of Alabama State University and former member of the White House Committee on Library Science and Information, Washington, D.C.

Equally impressive is his impeccable knowledge of food, beverage management and operations at a national and international level. He has trained hundreds of chefs worldwide. Among his students we gladly recognize France’s great Andre Duclos and M. Shanta who seized the Gold Medal-First Place (The Blue Ribbon) Category Best Chef at the national culinary arts contest of the American Culinary Federation in 1994 in Washington D.C. The media constantly wrote at length about de Lafayette’s 5-star Cordon Bleu, state-of-the-art menu, creativity, presentation and hospitality leadership.

 

EDUCATION, CULTURE AND PROTOCOL MEET HOSPITALITY AND FOOD:

Culture, education and passion for the arts and languages (He is fluent in 7 languages) played a paramount role in his life and especially in his corporate arena, in the positions and responsibilities he assumed in the hospitality industry and culinary world. In a 4 page article in The Washington Post (1995) by Martha Sherrill, it was reported that he had required from all his employees and new recruits (especially Chefs) to attend special educational hospitality training programs particularly designed to "educate" them on music, protocol, etiquette, arts even Opera, in order to provide his hotels and restaurants guests with a better guest's service, "social savoir faire toward ladies" and elegance and "class" in food presentation! De Lafayette's published work, books and encyclopedias occupied the highest place of honor in academia and hospitality industry and currently are used as a criteria/standard for excellence in hotels, casinos, resorts and restaurants operation, management and leadership development as well as a standard/high performance-quality training tool for students and executives to help them in assuming leading positions in the hospitality industry. According to the Information/References Center of the National Library of Canada, he is found and quoted in 5,055 documents worldwide! Visit the National Library and National Archives of Canada/Government of Canada website. In addition, he is frequently quoted, listed and used as an authoritative reference on" international success, international excellence, higher education, hospitality and business leadership" in national and international public speeches and seminars given by United States eminent speakers to fortune 500 companies and America's leading corporations, as well as at 487 books sellers, books distributors/publishers and at approx. 9,763 world's leading institutions, colleges, universities and centers of learning, to name a few: Carnegie Foundation, George Washington University, University of Virginia, University of Salamanca, University of Hong Kong, Oxford, Randolph Macon College, United States Department of Education, United Nations, United States Library of Congress, Yahoo.com, Amazon.com, LYCOS.com, Alltheweb.com, addall.com, hotbot.lycos.com, etc.