TransGlobal Holding Co. Summit

Last month, our Founder, James Wong, shared insights and strategies at the TransGlobal Holding Co. Summit. From discussing key threats in the industry to exploring opportunities for growth, it was a day packed with valuable information and practical applications. The energy and enthusiasm in the room were palpable, and it was truly an honor to be part of such a dynamic event.

 

Key Takeaways from James’ Sessions:

  1. Identifying Key Threats: Understanding the potential challenges that could impact the industry and strategizing to mitigate them.
  2. Sustaining Growth: Exploring where the industry is headed and identifying new opportunities for sustained growth.
  3. AI’s Role in the Industry: Debating whether AI is a game changer for good or bad and how it can be leveraged for better outcomes.

“I urged attendees to leverage these insights to gain a competitive edge in their respective fields,” explained James. “It’s not just about gathering information but about applying these learnings to drive success in their businesses. The feedback and engagement from the audience were exceptional.”

“The action and energy in the training rooms and MainStage matched the action on the casino floor.”

“Training offered here was second to none and nearly 600 of them stayed until the very end to soak up all the insights by our incredible leaders and peers.”

“It was an especially special event with the coming together of talents and insights from both our Chinese and English-speaking field force…there was so much excitement and energy in one room.”

“Seeing so many dedicated professionals eager to grow and excel was inspiring. I’m excited to see how they’ll apply these learnings to drive success in their businesses,” added James.

Thank you to TransGlobal for hosting such a phenomenal event and to everyone who participated for your energy and enthusiasm. Let’s continue to push boundaries and achieve great things together!

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Est. 1919 · Des Moines, Iowa

HOTEL FORT DES MOINES

A century of stories, one remarkable address

Famous Guests
Scandals & Secrets
Firsts & Innovations
The Beginning
1922
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1922

Helen Keller rang in the New Year here, staying at the hotel while in Des Moines for performances over New Year's Eve.

1927
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1927

Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig had breakfast here before an exhibition game. Two of baseball's greatest, at the same table, in Des Moines.

1927
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1927

Charles Lindbergh hosted a banquet here after his famous transatlantic flight. The menu featured boneless squab — reportedly a rare Des Moines delicacy at the time.

1933
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1933

Amelia Earhart visited the hotel to speak about her solo flight across the Atlantic — a rare chance for Iowans to hear her story firsthand.

1947
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1947

Mae West stayed here during her performance of "Come on Up" at the KRNT Radio Theater. One imagines she made an impression on the staff.

1959
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1959

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev occupied the Presidential Suite during the height of the Cold War. This hotel has seen history made.

1960
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1960

JFK, LBJ, and Hubert Humphrey all attended dinner here and held a meeting on farm policy — three future or sitting presidents under one roof.

1980
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1980

Elizabeth Taylor stayed here during a Des Moines appearance. Hollywood glamour, right here in the heartland.

1980
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1980

Elizabeth Taylor stayed here during a Des Moines appearance. Hollywood glamour, right here in the heartland.

2003
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2003

Cher requested her own personal mattress be placed in room #1025. The hotel obliged. Room 1025 has never quite been the same.

2008
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2008

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton both stayed here during the Iowa caucuses — rivals for the presidency, sharing the same address for a night.

1939
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1939

Police raided the Log Cabin Room on the 11th floor, seizing liquor and gambling equipment. The tip reportedly came from the men's own wives.

1927
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1927

When Lindbergh dined here post-transatlantic flight, he reportedly insisted on serving boneless squab, an extravagance that raised eyebrows across Iowa.

1959
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1959

The FBI monitored Khrushchev's stay closely. Guests on nearby floors reportedly had no idea who was sleeping down the hall.

1971
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1971

President Nixon greeted supporters in the lobby during his stay — a reminder that this hotel has always been where Iowa's political drama plays out.

1919
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1919

When it opened, every single room had a bathtub, purified chilled circulating water, and a window. Unheard of luxury for its era.

1938
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1938

The hotel announced the first air-conditioned guest room in Des Moines, a genuine technological milestone that made front-page news.

1953
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1953

100 rooms received TV sets in what was reportedly the largest single installation of televisions in Iowa at the time. The fee to operate yours? 25 cents.

1982
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1982

Governor Terry Branstad nominated the hotel to the National Register of Historic Places, cementing its place in Iowa's official history.

1919
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1919

The hotel opened on July 15, 1919, built for approximately $1.5 million and designed by the architectural firm Proudfoot, Bird & Rawson.

1919
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1919

Its opening was a statement of ambition: every room had a private bathtub, purified water, and a window. In 1919, this was genuinely extraordinary.

1974
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1974

Ronald Reagan attended WHO Radio's 50th anniversary celebration at the hotel, proof that Fort Des Moines has always been Iowa's premier gathering place.

2021
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2021

After major renovations, the hotel reopened as part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, a century of history, restored for the next hundred years.