Peter Munk: a dreamer who became a king

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Munk, owner of Barrick Gold Corp and TrizecHahn, has made and lost fortunes in a number of different fields including electronics and hotels. He is an excellent deal-maker who inspires confidence from investors and bankers. However, the 69-year-old entrepreneur tempers his success with humility.

Management, Officials and employees, Cover Story, Gold industry, Real estate industry, Biography, TrizecHahn Corp., Barrick Gold Corp., Munk, Peter

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Building the world's largest luxury chain

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Isadore Sharp acquired Regent International Hotels Ltd, which brings 10% of the Pacific region's most prestigious hotels under the control of Four Seasons Hotel Ltd, 80% of which is owned by Sharp. The acquisition, which cost only $122 million, extends Sharp's empire into 17 countries.

Hotels and motels, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Finance, Hotel and motel management, Four Seasons Hotels Ltd., Sharpe, Isadore, Regent International Hotels Ltd.

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A promising new native project

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Leonard George, chief of the native Sleil-Waututh band on Burrard Inlet, in Vancouver, British Columbia, has formed a partnership to develop some of the tribe's land. The project will begin by building 100 private housing units on the tribe's 265 acres.

Housing, Native Americans, Native North Americans, Vancouver, British Columbia

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