Podcasts Miki Naftali, president and CEO, Elad Properties, Elad Group, New York City
After a two-year, US$400 million plus renovation, Elad Properties has reopened the famed Plaza in New York City. This is just the beginning of the re-birth, says Miki Naftali, whose company plans to grow The Plaza brand around the world. Listen to Naftali talk about the expectations in New York City and plans for the global expansion of the brand, which are already underway in Las Vegas and Singapore. Listen to Podcasts
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