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www.travelweekly-asia.com | 23 WHAT IS IT THAT BRINGS A BIG SMILE TO YOUR FACE? My beautiful son Jason, every time he returns to Hong Kong on one of his frequent business trips. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CHILDHOOD MEMORY? Spending long hot summer days on the beach opposite our home in Malta with great friends. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE RELAxATION? Reading a good book. WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER IS YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT? Maintaining what I consider to be the closest relationship two brothers can ever have over a 50-year span, at long distances. IF YOU STOPPED WORK TOMORROW WHAT WOULD YOU DO? Somehow impart my hotel knowledge and life experiences to young people who want to grow in our Industry. WHICH WORD OR PHRASES DO YOU MOST OVERUSE? "Life is short" and "Deliver fast quality service". WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE POSSESSION? My beautiful pets who bring so much joy to my life. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR MANAGEMENT STYLE? Involved, monitored autonomy. WHERE WAS YOUR LAST HOLIDAY SPENT? In Istanbul and my island home of Malta. WHAT MAKE OF WRISTWATCH DO YOU WEAR? A Breitling. WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE WORLD CITY, AND WHY? The medieval city of San Gemignano in Tuscany – because it inspires me to love life in the most beautiful region of the world. IS THERE A MOTTO THAT DRIVES THE WAY YOU LIVE? Always be there for people who need a helping hand. WHICH LIVING PERSON INSPIRES YOU AND WHY? My brother Anthony for never giving up! WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR GREATEST INDULGENCE? Time spent in a private Tuscan villa with the happiest person I know. WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE INSCRIBED ON YOUR TOMBSTONE? He persevered relentlessly and NEVER gave up. UNDER MY SKIN JOHN GIRARD Area general manager (Hong Kong), Regal Hotels International, and general manager, Regal Airport Hotel, speaks to Travel Weekly Asia.