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Quote of the Week

"This is a large crisis. In fact, if you've got a moment, it's a twelve-storey crisis with a magnificent entrance hall, carpeting throughout, 24-hour portage, and an enormous sign on the roof, saying 'this is a large crisis.'"

Blackadder Goes Forth


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The global decline in newspaper revenues continues, but does it mark the beginning of a sea-change for print media?
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"Prague - a luxurious destination?"

Prague is fast becoming one of the most popular destinations in Europe and it's not hard to see why. In recent times Prague has been given a reputation as a weekend excursion at a low price. It has attracted the market for stag and hen parties particularly from the UK which has been fuelled by low price airlines and affordable accommodation. The Foreign Office reported a "disproportionate number" of lost passports, arrests and people being taken to hospital when visiting Prague. Taking this into consideration is there an opportunity for the luxury market to expand?
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One and All Discussion Forums 2009

As many of you will be aware, after the One and All campaign in En Passant over the past 12 months, the One and All Foundation was launched on the 1st of October this year.

The Foundation will focus on the development and progression of diverse talent.

We will be hosting discussion forums throughout 2009 to communicate our aims and to facilitate open, round table conversations with peers from various sections of the industry. We will explore ways forward and practical solutions for broadening the management talent pool for the industry.

Would you like to contribute?

If you are in Operations, then book a place on January 29th
from 8.30 - 10.30am
If you are in Human Resources, February 19th from 8.30 - 10.30am
If you are a Chef, March 19th from 8.30 - 10.30am

Click here for more information and to book your place.

www.oneandall.org.uk

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