Tag Archives: Hotels
Strange Hospitality Signs from Around the World…
Traveling the world exposes you to the rich tapestry of cultures, cuisines, and languages, however, one of the most delightful surprises can be the humorous signs found in hotels and restaurants. These signs, often lost in translation or intentionally witty, provide a chuckle or a moment of amusement for weary travellers. Here’s a collection of […]
What is the Difference Between Luxury and Ultra Luxury?
In recent times, the term ‘ultra luxury’ has become very fashionable, judging by how many resumes feature or refer to ‘ultra luxury’ employers. With all due respect to these applicants, some of their employers wouldn’t know luxury if it hit them in the face with a fluffy towel! During my research (and I’m always good […]
10 Surefire Tips to improve your Wine Sales!
The art of selling wine encompasses much more than simply stocking quality bottles. It’s about creating an experience, educating your staff and customers, and understanding the nuances of pairing. It can be easy to forget the basics, so here are some reminders to help you enhance your wine sales with simple, yet effective strategies. Educate […]
Why recruiters go to Hell!
Why recruiters go to Hell! The ever-present question about mortality and the life thereafter becomes more relevant with oncoming age and being a recruiter…and no this is NOT a religious or spiritual perspective here, rather the reality of an occupational hazard in the life of a hospitality recruiter… Well, where do I start and where […]
The History of the Restaurant Menu…
The history of restaurant menus is a fascinating one, with origins dating back to ancient times. The first recorded menu was apparently found on a stone tablet in ancient Assyria, dating back to 879 BC. The tablet listed the food items served at a banquet hosted by King Ashurnasirpal II, which makes it one of […]
The New Reality for International Hoteliers
In past years when we received an assignment to look for a Hotel General Manager, many clients had very particular and specific requirements. It often seemed that nothing was ever good enough; only the best would do, all had to have a super-luxury background, MBA’s, 20 years of experience, but still be in their thirties […]
Hotels made Famous by Celebrity Deaths…
Given the nature of the hotel business it is only normal to expect that we might have the discomforting experience to occasionally come into contact with death… Deaths in hotels occur for a variety of reasons and largely go unnoticed, but once in a while a celebrity is involved, it hits the headlines and forever […]
The Elite Hotelier 
You get what you pay for…
A new year means a period of reflection, and this New Year that reflection led to a review of past assignments we had worked on 10+ years ago. I was a little shocked when I reviewed the expat salaries and employment terms of the projects we handled for hotels all those years ago. This shock […]