<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/hilton-college/news/stories/2026/andy-st-john.php" dsn="news"><featured/><top-stories/><pubDate>02/27/2026 01:32:25 PM</pubDate><title>Andy St. John - Branding for Success</title><subtitle/><description>Andy St. John, director of operations at Wakuda at The Venetian in Las Vegas, emphasizes branding as the foundation of success. A Culinary Institute of America graduate, he integrates cultural authenticity, technology, service excellence and education to deliver a refined, guest-centered Japanese dining experience.</description><author/><author-email/><author-phone/><image><img src="/hilton-college/news/stories/2026/_images/andy_stjohn_1.jpg" alt="Andy St. John"/></image><categories>HAI-Lab Innovation Lounge</categories></item>