We had to make a call early on about what the mood would be like, how the VIP guests, the ones the sponsors want to be affiliated with, would respond to this disaster.

Westin's move to completely smoke free fully supports our brand positioning of renewal and creating a healthier environment for guests and employees alike. We're giving guests, groups, and associates what they want, and our brand and our owner/operators are gaining a distinct competitive advantage in the process.

We're lost, not knowing what the next day is going to bring.

There was a point last week where I was having conversations with film and celebrity management people in Los Angeles.

It's to make people aware how much stuff can accumulate.

If you come to my house, you'll see Mohegan posters, banners, key chains.