by Second Administrator | Jul 1, 2014 | Blog
Pavillion Review You are welcomed by a beautiful array of orchids and other plants. It feels like walking into an orangery which instantly puts you in a good mood. However, there was no one at the entrance to direct me to a table although the waitress acknowledged me...
by Second Administrator | Jul 1, 2014 | Blog
Ampersand Review We visited The Drawing Rooms in Ampersand Hotel after one of our meetings in the area. We wanted some comfort after a long day. Needless to say, we didn’t get any of it and left feeling more stressed and tired than before walking in. We have entered...
by Second Administrator | Jun 30, 2014 | Blog
Multi-sensory marketing or branding isn’t a new idea. Scientists have conducted research on the subject for decades and many corporate, retail and hospitality companies have applied, if not all, at least some of this knowledge to build stronger and more meaningful...
by Second Administrator | Jun 30, 2014 | Blog
I recently asked a general manager how hard it was to manage over 300 staff. She surprised me somewhat by answering “that is the relatively easy bit because we are trained for it. The hard bit”, she explained, “is making the hotel different from all the others.”...
by Second Administrator | Jun 30, 2014 | Blog
What do we teach children today about personal style? Do we tell them to copy certain fashion icons and other people around them or do we ask them to find themselves and create their own personal style that reflects their personality? And what is the parents’ role in...