Langham Hotels International runs more than a dozen four- and five-star hotels in Europe, Asia/Pacific, and North America under the The Langham, Langham Place, and Eaton brands. Langham Hotels International guests have access to spas, fitness centers, heated pools, ballrooms, conference centers, banquet spaces, and award-winning restaurants. The oldest property in its portfolio, The Langham Hotel, London, opened in 1865 and still serves as the company's flagship property. Langham Hotels International is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Great Eagle Holdings Limited, a global real estate firm.

The operation boasts a 32-story hotel with some 1,700 rooms, a spa and salon, 12 restaurants, 12 boutiques and shops, and a theatre for live entertainment. The nearby 18-hole golf course, the Fallen Oak, was built exclusively for Beau Rivage guests. Oh, and don't forget the 85,000-square-foot casino, with its 93 table games, 2,100 slot machines, 230 video-poker games, and a high-roller salon with 10 blackjack tables. Beau Rivage Resorts is a subsidiary of MGM Resorts International.

SimEx-Iwerks simulates sight, sound, and motion. The firm designs motion-simulation machines for such venues as museums, zoos, shopping centers, and theme parks. SimEx-Iwerks markets models in both open- and closed-cabin designs, which seat 6 to 51 people. Its library of more than 150 simulator films are produced by subsidiary SimEx Digital Studios. SimEx-Iwerks machines and films are used in attractions by such clients as Universal Parks & Resorts, the Dolly Parton Entertainment Park, and the San Diego Wild Animal Park. Founders Michael Needham, F. Gerald Townsend, and Shiori Sudo collectively own about 23% of the company.

You don't have to be a member of the politburo to join the party at these bars. Inventive Leisure is a leading nightclub operator with a chain of about 60 vodka bars operating throughout the UK under the name Revolution. Specializing in flavored, imported, and infused vodkas, the trendy night spots offer food and drinks along with music and dancing. Most of the Revolution Vodka Bars feature rooms and lounge areas for private parties. Inventive Leisure was founded in 1991 by CEO Roy Ellis and Neil Macleod and opened its first Revolution bar in 1996. It is controlled by private equity firm Alchemy Partners.

Papa John's International makes a lot of dough -- pizza dough, that is. The company operates the world's #3 pizza chain (behind YUM! Brands' Pizza Hut brand and Domino's) with about 3,500 pizzerias across the US and in about 30 international markets. Its restaurants offer several different pizza styles and topping choices, as well as a few specialty pies such as The Works and All the Meats. Papa John's locations typically offer delivery and carry-out service only. It owns and operates more than 600 locations, while the rest are franchised. Founder and co-CEO John Schnatter owns more than 20% of the company.

Primm Casinos operates three casinos in Primm, Nevada (located on the border between southern California and southern Nevada). Its Whiskey Pete's, Buffalo Bill's, and Primm Valley Resort properties together offer more than 3,200 slot machines, 85 gaming tables, race and sports books, poker, and keno. The facilities also include about 2,650 hotel rooms, live entertainment, convention space, and several restaurants. In addition, the properties collectively own and manage three gas station/convenience stores, a Starbucks outlet, and one California Lottery lotto store. Primm Casinos is a subsidiary of Herbst Gaming.

TS Enterprises operates a dozen upscale restaurants in California and Hawaii under such names as Duke's, Jake's, and Keoki's Paradise. Other locations include the Cliffhouse in La Quinta, California, and Kimo's in Hawaii. The majority of the company's restaurants are waterfront properties, specializing in fresh Pacific seafood cuisine and steak, but the company also operates the Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Rob Thibaut and Sandy Saxten started the company in 1977. TS Enterprises operates a dozen upscale restaurants in California and Hawaii under such names as Duke's, Jake's, and Keoki's Paradise. Other locations include the Cliffhouse in La Quinta, California, and Kimo's in Hawaii. The majority of the company's restaurants are waterfront properties, specializing in fresh Pacific seafood cuisine and steak, but the company also operates the Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Rob Thibaut and Sandy Saxten started the company in 1977. TS Enterprises operates a dozen upscale restaurants in California and Hawaii under such names as Duke's, Jake's, and Keoki's Paradise. Other locations include the Cliffhouse in La Quinta, California, and Kimo's in Hawaii. The majority of the company's restaurants are waterfront properties, specializing in fresh Pacific seafood cuisine and steak, but the company also operates the Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Rob Thibaut and Sandy Saxten started the company in 1977.

Carluccio's operates a chain of more than 40 restaurants in the UK under the name Carluccio's Caffe. The casual dining eateries offer a menu of traditional Italian fare, including a variety of pasta dishes, as well as main courses of beef, chicken, and lamb. In addition to dining services, the company offers catering services and sells a variety of food items through its Web site. The restaurants are named after co-founder and famed cookbook author Antonio Carluccio.

Brunning & Price is a subsidiary of dining companyThe Restaurant Group (TRG) that operates a small collection of pubs located mostly in northwest England. The pubs are housed in distinct and historic buildings, some dating back to the 16th century. Each location offers a menu of food along with a selection of beers and other beverages.Jerry Brunning left the world of advertising and marketing to buy his first pub in 1981; managing director Graham Price joined as a partner in 1988. Brunning & Price has been part of TRG since 2007.

Ocean Properties is a private, family-owned company founded by Thomas Walsh, who built Maine's first franchised Holiday Inn in 1969. Ocean Properties has plenty of sea views. One of the largest privately held hotel operating and development companies in the US, Ocean Properties operates more than 120 hotels across the US and Canada, primarily under the AmeriSuites, Hilton, Holiday Inn, Marriott, and Sheraton brands. Ocean Properties luxury resorts include the Marriott Delray Beach Florida Hotel. The company also has shopping centers, restaurants, and other real estate holdings, such as the Pete Rose Ballpark Cafes in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Florida.

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