We post a combination of all that is written about FTA as well all that Fred Tibbitts writes for the various industry publications in the United States and Asia Pacific.  Fred has recurring columns in some of the most prestigious and recognized magazines in the industry.  Please contact Fred Tibbitts at fredbev@fredtibbitts.com if you are interested in more information on any of the articles you find below.


Press with Articles by Fred Tibbitts, Jr.

Date Article
July/August 2005 Once Upon A Wine Trend:
Will American's Love Affair With Wine
Live Happily Ever After?
May/June 2005 The Wining of America:
From California and Beyond
Mar/Apr 2005 Wide World of Wines:
Experimenting with Global Varietals
Jan/Feb 2005 South American Idols:
Argentine Wines in the Spotlight
July/August 2004 New Zealand:
Home to the Trilogy
and Lots of Fine Wines.
May/June 2004 Wines that Shine: South African Appellations Become Global Stars
Mar/Apr 2004 Australia Has Landed:
Aussie Wines Come Up
From Down Under
Nov/Dec 2003 New World Success Story:
Chilean Wines Come to America
July/August 2003 California Dreamin':
The Split Personality of
Golden State Wines

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 Date Article

Fred and daughter, Jennifer Grace Tibbitts, were featured in the "Say Cheese" section of the Food Arts magazine for June 2006

June 2006 Say Cheese!

Fred Tibbitts organized (With the invaluable assistance of the Australian Wine Bureau and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise) and then led George Vizer, Vice President of Food & Beverage, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts-North America and a Food Arts journalist, Ted Gachot on a two week trek across Australia and New Zealand in search of great values in wine and specialty foods

 November 2004 Curious George

"He's the Swami of Hotel Beverage Programs, Potentially Chilean Salmon's Best Friend, A Lifelong Technophile, and a Buddhist - But you can just think of him as Fred tibbitts, a one-man Global Network at Your Service."

 September 1999 Wine Report:
World Wide Fred

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Description Date Article
Fred Tibbitts interviews Stephen Young, Wyndham Hotel Group VP Mar/April 2007 Wine Cellar:
He's got his work cut out
Fred Tibbitts interviews Mark Shuda, Senior Director of Food & Beverage for Wyndham Worldwide Sept/Oct 2006 Wine Cellar:
Walk on the Wild Side
Fred Tibbitts interview Doug Barber, General Manager, Sofitel Jin Jiang Oriental Pudong Shanghai about his new wine program that may be the model for China. July/August 2006 Wine Cellar:
Testing Times
Fred Tibbitts interviews Douglas Murray, director of Montes Winery in Chile, focusing on domestic and export sales to Asia Pacific Mar/April 2006 Wine Cellar:
Chilean Champs
Fred Tibbitts interviews Rene Schmitt, Kempinski's senior VP in China, on steps taken to increase revenues by educating consumers. Jan/Feb 2006 Wine Cellar:
Educating a
whole new generation
Fred Tibbitts interviews Martin Jones of Starword Asia Pacific Nov/Dec 2005 Wine Cellar:
Thinking global,
acting local
Fred Tibbitts interviews Ichigo, chairman of Pan Pacific Hotels in Resorts, is in charge of 25 hotels in 11 countries in Asia Pacific and North America Sept/Oct 2005 Wine Cellar:
Balancing Act
Fred Tibbitts interviews Paul Kirwin, Executive VP of Carlson Hotels Asia Pacific, about the importance of proper Brand Management. July/August 2005 Wine Cellar:
Brand Management
Fred Tibbitts interviews Markland Blaiklock, Executive Director of Hotel Operations, Wynn Macau about his plans to bring Las Vegas style and luxury to China. May/June 2005 Wine Cellar:
A Sure Winner...
Fred Tibbitts interviews John
Girard, General Manager of Marco Polo Hotels.  He gives his views in regards to a good wine programme.		 Mar/Apr 2005 Wine Cellar:
Give 'em a choice!
Fred Tibbitts interviews Erich Steinboch, Vice President of Food & Beverage for Ritz-Carlton Hotels & Resorts regarding his views on wine and the opportunities for Asia Pacific.  The interview appeared in Fred's column "Wine Cellar" in the January / February issue of Hotel Asia Pacific magazine. Jan/Feb 2005 Wine Cellar:
Interview with
Erich Steinboch
Fred Tibbitts interviews Steven Hicks, Regional Vice President for Southeast Asia, InterContinental Hotels Group. The interview appeared in Fred's column "Wine Cellar" in the September / October issue of Hotel Asia Pacific magazine. Nov/Dec 2004 Wine Cellar:
Interview with
Steven Hicks
Fred Tibbitts interviews Andreas Stalder, Vice President of Food & Beverage, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Asia-Pacific. The interview appeared in Fred's column "Wine Cellar" in the September / October issue of Hotel Asia Pacific magazine. Sept/Oct 2004 Wine Cellar:
Interview with
Andreas Stalder
Fred Tibbitts interviews Richard Hewitt, President of Bermar America.  The interview appeared in Fred's column "Wine Cellar" in the July/August issue of Hotel Asia Pacific magazine. July/August 2004 Wine Cellar:
Interview with
Richard Hewitt
Fred Tibbitts interviews Brian Yost, Vice President of Beverage, Marriott International. The interview appeared in Fred's column "Wine Cellar" in the May / June issue of Hotel Asia Pacific magazine. May/June 2004 Wine Cellar:
Interview with
Brian Yost
Fred Tibbitts interviews Raymond Bickson, Managing Director, Taj Hotels & Resorts. The interview appeared in Fred's column "Wine Cellar" in the March / April issue of Hotel Asia Pacific magazine. March/April 2004 Wine Cellar:
Interview with
Raymond Bickson
Fred Tibbitts interviews Snou Shivdasani, Founder of Six Sense.  The interview appeared in Fred Tibbitts' column "Wine Cellar" in the October 2003 issue of Hotel Asia Pacific Magazine. October 2003 Wine Cellar:
Interview with
Sonu Shivdasani
  August 2003 Chinese Edition
Fred Tibbitts interviews Reggie Shiu, Accor Senior VP.  The interview appeared in Fred Tibbitts' column "Wine Cellar" in the August 2003 issue of Hotel Asia Pacific Magazine. August 2003 Wine Cellar:
Interview with
Reggie Shiu
  July 2003 F&B Profile:
Fred Tibbitts
An interview of Martin Jones by Fred Tibbitts.  The interview appeared in Fred Tibbitts' column "Wine Cellar" in the July 2003 issue of Hotel Asia Pacific Magazine. July 2003 Wine Cellar:
Interview with
Martin Jones

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Date Article  
March/April 2008 The World of Wine,
Beer & Spirits		 Fred Tibbitts interviews Don Stanczak, senior food and beverage executive, Interstate Hotels & Resorts
Jan/Feb 2008 The World of Wine Fred Tibbitts interviews Tom Maier,  VP hotel operations, Red Lion Hotels
Nov/Dec 2007 The World of Wine Fred Tibbitts interviews Barry Prescott, Corporate Beverage Director at Hyatt Hotels & Resorts.
Sept/Oct 2007 The World of Wine Fred Tibbitts interviews Fernando Salazar, VP, Food and Beverage, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
July/August 2007 The World of Wine Fred Tibbitts interviews Peter Schoch, VP, food and beverage, the West Paces Hotel Group
May/June 2007 The World of Wine Fred Tibbitts interviews Dan Hoffman, Director, Equipment & Beverage Specifications, Lodging Food & Beverage, Marriott International, Inc.
Nov/Dec 2006 The World of Wine Fred Tibbitts interviews Lisa Impagliazzo, Executive Vice President of Operations, Denihan Hospitality Group
Sept/Oct 2006 The World of Wine
 		 Fred Tibbitts interviews Mark Shuda, Senior Director of Food & Beverage for Wyndham Worldwide.
May/June 2006 Brief Clipping on
FTA Literary Award		  
May/June 2006 The World of Wine  
Mar/April 2006 The World of Wine  
Jan/Feb 2006 The World of Wine  
Nov/Dec 2005 The World of Wine  
Sept/Oct 2005 The World of Wine  
July/Aug 2005 The World of Wine  
May/June 2005 The World of Wine  
March/April 2005 The World of Wine  
Jan/Feb 2005 The World of Wine:
What's Happening &
How To Profit From It		  
Nov/Dec 2004 Wine Strategies:
Boykin		  
Sept/Oct 2004 Wine Strategies:
Hilton		  
July/August 2004 Wine Strategies:
Omni		  
May/June 2004 Wine Strategies:
Marriott		  
Jan/Feb 2004 Wine Strategies:
Hyatt		  
Nov/Dec 2003 Roman Conquerors:
Italian Wine in Renaissance		  
October 2003 Out of Africa:
South Africa blossoms Worldwide		  
August 2003 Growth Spurt:
Soft peso means robust
Argentine wine sales		  
June 2003 To California:
Where wine is both boom and bust		  
April 2003 Hot Chile:
Surprising news from one of
the world's biggest exporters		  
February 2003 Wizards of Oz:
What's hot from Brand Australia		  
Nov/Dec 2002 Wine Ready:
Take your guests around the
world to keep them happy		  

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North China

Date Article
May 2008 Love & Tears of Joy
A Journey of Red Wine, Roses & Romance
A Chinese Love Story (Part IV)
April 2008 Read as our Love
A Chinese Love Story (Part III 2nd Half)
February/March 2008 Read as our Love
A Chinese Love Story (Part III 1st Half)
January 2008 A Chinese Consumer's Guide to
Becoming a Certified Wine Geek (Part III)
December 2007 Beyond Red
A Chinese Love Story (Part II)
November 2007 A Chinese Consumer's Guide to
Becoming a Certified Wine Week (Part II)
October 2007 A Chinese Consumer's Guide to
Becoming a Certified Wine Geek (Part I)
September 2007 Roses are Red and Violets are Blue, but Red is the Color of My True Love's Wine,
A Chinese Love Story (Part I)
August 2007 The Future of Wine Service Excellence
December 2006 A Buddhist Meditation of Fine Wine
November 2006 Wine Trends in China
That Will Matter in 2007

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Beijing

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Shanghai

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Additional FTA Press

Description Date Article
Fred comments on the future of Cachaca, a Brazillian liquor, in the March 3rd 2008 edition of National Post. March 3, 2008 Move Over, Tequila
Fred provides insight into what customers are looking for when dining out during the holiday season  The article appeared in The Patriot Ledger, a South Boston Paper. Dec 14, 2006 HOLIDAY SPIRITS - Sip, toast and celebrate with these festive cocktails
Fred Tibbitts was the guest of Siqing Lu, one of China's foremost violinists, for the annual MoMa Forbidden City Concert. Dec 6, 2006 Forbidden City Concert Beijing 06
Fred provides is expert commentary for an article on the Holiday inspired coffee, wine and beer.  The article appeared in the Calgary Herald, Victoria Times Colonist, Regina Leader Post, Edmonton Journal and many more! Nov 09, 2006 Beverages look to
spread holiday cheers
Fred Tibbitts was the guest of Siqing Lu, one of China's foremost violinists, for the annual MoMa Forbidden City Concert at which Siqing Lu was one of two featured soloists. Dec 17, 2005 Forbidden City Concert Beijing 05
Fred Tibbitts dining with friends at a one of Beijing's Top Restaurants, Cafe Sambal!  June 16, 2006 Dinner at Cafe Sambal
Fred Tibbitts was selected by LifeStyle magazine as "Best Artist of 2005 - Wine Critic", the link to the right contains pictures and the award certificate. April 17, 2006 LifeStyle Magazine's
"Best Artists of 2005"
Fred at the MoMa Concert at the Forbidden City Concert Hall at Beijing December 17, 2005 Dec 17, 2006 Concert at
Forbidden City Concert Hall
Fred Tibbitts recruited a group of key National Account executives from the United States for the annual ProChile-Fred Tibbitts & Associates Educational Trip to Chile.  It was a great success as per everyone's comments.  The 2006 trip will be 20-29 January. Feb 8, 2005 Pro Chile Educational Trip 2005:
Press Release
Thank You letter from Professor Ko Jan-ming, on behalf of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, thanking Fred for accepting the invitation to serve as an Honorary Fellow in the School of Hotel and Tourism Management. Jan 22, 2004 Honorary Fellowship Confirmed
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Culinary Institute of America, Fall 2004, Graduation Ceremonies of the Bachelor of Professional Studies Degree Program.  Fred Tibbitts delivered the Commencement Speech.

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Press from 2004 FTA Dinner in Beijing that appeared in Beijing Weekend July 2004 Beijing Weekend: FTA Dinner
Postcard - "Save The Date" notice for the "2004 Eighth Annual Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore Food & Wine Festival," featuring a photo of Fred Tibbitts from last year's Festival July 2004 Ritz-Carlton:
The 8th Annual New World of Food and Wine Festival
Notice
NZCONNECTION, a monthly Internet news letter published by the New Zealand Government to update EXPAT New Zealanders living abroad on news developments pertaining to New Zealand economic development. In the July edition Fred Tibbitts is profiled for his wine industry achievements and in particular his support of the New Zealand wine industry. July 2004 NZ Connection:
Marketing by the Glass
An Academic article written by Fred Tibbitts about the The Implications of the Dramatic Expansion of Chain Hotels and Restaurants in China. May 2003 Asia Pacific Journal of Tourism Research
An interview with Joe Diaz of Wine Business Monthly.  It originally appeared in Volume IX, Number 6 of the magazine. June 15, 2002 American Wine Marketing and Its Global Context: An Interview with Fred Tibbitts, Jr.
Fred Tibbitts, Jr. was featured as a "Reader-in-Action" on the "Weekly Restaurant Connections" website. 2002 Fred Tibbitts: Reader in Action
Dan Clarke of California Wine and Food Magazine conducted an extensive interview with Fred Tibbitts. 2001 Interview with
California Wine and Food Magazine
Biography of Fred Tibbitts.  From University of Delaware's Advisory Board. NA University of Delaware:
Advisory Board Member Bio
Steven Van Yoder's "6 Steps to Get 'Slightly' Famous.  See Step 6, "Enhance your Credibility" NA 6 Steps to Get "Slightly" Famous:
Enhance your Credibility

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