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JANUARY 2, 2014

On the run up to Christmas I’d been working some pretty long hours so it was with much relief that I could take a break and spend a few hours at the very lovely NH Constanza Hotel in Barcelona. Restaurant. There are two restaurants, firstly the buffet restaurant which caters for event delegates and is also the place to grab breakfast.

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OCTOBER 12, 2014

It is a lovely part of Geneva with lots of shops, restaurants and cafes nearby. The super-fast Wifi certainly did the trick and I was able to catch up on everything Practically Perfect PA related. The Swiss Luxury Apartments really do stand up to their name. Advertised minimum rate per night is 550 CHF (October 2014).

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MAY 4, 2014

The Nolitan staff are a good looking bunch; they probably work in hospitality to help fund their start-up or a gritty documentary. Cantine Parisienne, The hotel’s restaurant, offers guests a fusion of modern French and American cuisine. The make up mirror was a bonus as was the powerful hairdryer.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2014

Located on Grafton Street with all its shops and restaurants and just opposite St. We were able to pick pretty much anywhere we wanted for dinner and had a lovely stroll to and from the restaurant. I woke up feeling refreshed and ready for the day. Advertised minimum rate per night is €309 (November 2014).

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AUGUST 23, 2014

The Nadler Soho is located just off Soho Square which is pretty much in the centre of London’s West End with its theatres, restaurants, bars and shops all within walking distance. The hotel also offers guests a number of discounts with local restaurants, including 20% off breakfast in Quo Vadis on Dean Street.

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OCTOBER 17, 2015

Coming off the back of hosting the Ryder Cup in 2014 it has been an unprecedented busy couple of years; firstly preparing for one of the world’s main golfing events and then gearing up to celebrate the hotel’s milestone birthday. All of their restaurants are open to Gleneagles guests and day visitors alike.

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JANUARY 12, 2015

I genuinely think 2014 was a turning point in our industry and I think 2015 will see a consolidation of our efforts to take our profession forward. The situation has improved over the last few years and we have seen record numbers attend events in 2014 but it will continue to be a struggle in 2015.

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JANUARY 31, 2015

Over the summer of 2014 I spent four weeks in Glasgow. We had borrowed a friends flat just up the road on Argyle Street which was great but lacked a fundamental and very necessary component – WiFi, which meant that most days were spent locating the best place to work, answer emails and generally know what was going on in the world.

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JULY 21, 2014

After many many years of booking business travel to Houston for my Executives I finally got to travel there myself in January 2014. The oil and gas industry weaves its power and money through the city and I must admit I thought Houston would be made up of lots of impressive skyscrapers and activities designed for middle aged businessmen.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2014

Everyone I would pick up from there would call me ‘squire’, would be wearing a three piece tweed suit and would be heading home to a massive house in the west end of the city.” The foyer, the salon bar and the restaurants are beautiful. Backed up by a not too comfortable bed it was a night of tossing and turning.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2014

The hotel is surrounded by really nice restaurants, shops, cafes and bars which makes it a perfect location if you are travelling over for business and do not have a car. There are of course plenty of dining options within the hotel complex with three restaurant and bars – Monnalisa, the Bistro and the Bistro Bar.

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MARCH 8, 2014

The Doubletree was situated in the heart of downtown Memphis; close to plenty of fantastic restaurants, shops and local attractions including the Fedex Forum and Memphis Redbirds stadium. The bedrooms, unfortunately, did not quite live up to the rest of the hotel. Advertised minimum rate is $149 per person (March 2014).

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FEBRUARY 16, 2014

Located in the Galleria area of Houston the hotel has 485 bedrooms and 50,000 square feet of function space, including 23 conference and break out rooms not to mention the ballroom which can accommodate up to 1,000 people. The amenities include: ARA restaurant. Advertised minimum rate per night $359 (February 2014). .

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MARCH 30, 2014

It was evening by the time I arrived into Toronto and as it was also Valentine’s Day the city’s bars and restaurants were packed with couples and singles alike. As it was -16c I decided to go straight to the hotel and warm up. I got to the hotel restaurant fairly late, about half an hour before it finished.

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AUGUST 10, 2014

Walking into the Lobby Bar at One Aldwych will always evoke some powerful memories but yet I have never stayed in the hotel or eaten in one of the restaurants. Hidden behind a beautifully mirrored door, Lounge at One is a fantastic space for guests to relax, catch up on some reading or in my case settle down for a few hours work.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

The restaurant was booked for a private event – showing how popular the space and the food is – so that evening I had dinner in the lobby area. I was really impressed with the gym equipment and the overall set up of the fitness centre. Advertised minimum rate per night $109 (January 2014). . .

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JUNE 15, 2014

So I made my way down to the TwoTwentyTwo restaurant and bar. I had not heard of The TwoTwentyTwo restaurant and bar prior to my stay, which is unusual as I have booked many many restaurant and hotels during my career in London, However, I was so surprised that a restaurant I had not heard of was so good!

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

Pulling up to Great Northern Hotel my cab driver told me that not so long ago the hotel and surrounding area used to be a no-go area referring to the clientele as ladies of the night. The check in process was quick and easy and before I knew it I was whisked up to my standard Cubitt room. The restaurant is in a fantastic space.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

I always wondered if the rest of the hotel lived up to its first impression. The shower helped a little more and the complementary breakfast set me up for the day. It is a beautiful hotel right in the middle of the city, the lobby is a great place for meetings as are the restaurant and bar areas. It is stunning.

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DECEMBER 7, 2014

With only eight properties in the whole of Europe you could consider it a bizarre choice to set up a super hotel complex 10 miles from the nearest railway station in a tiny Scottish town with less than 20,000 inhabitants. There are over 200 bedrooms, a fantastic spa and a few restaurants, making this without doubt a complex in more than name.

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JUNE 1, 2014

We had asked for a twin room but instead the two mattresses that made up the king size bed had been unzipped and pulled slightly apart. Similar to a lot of spa hotels the Nutfield’s Cloister restaurant offers a three course meal (£38 per head) as part of the weekend package rates. Good thing I was staying with my mum!

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FEBRUARY 2, 2014

From the moment I looked up at this wonderful hotel I was hooked. After a few hours lounging around I thought it was time to get up and check my emails – the wifi is perfect. The Mansion does have a restaurant on site called Circa 1886. Advertised minimum rate per night $319 (January 2014). .

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APRIL 5, 2014

I wasn’t going to see much of Boston – that is if you exclude the awesome dudes on snow ploughs working their way up and down the street outside. The Colonnade does have a really popular restaurant called Brasserie Jo. Brasserie Jo is a great hotel restaurant and your manager can take clients there for a good meal.

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DECEMBER 15, 2014

I am celebrating finishing a year of Monday Motivators which focused on a 12-month theme of “ 2014-The Year of BIG. ” Or they choose to pay attention to their kids while dining at a restaurant rather than being on their phones. Well, dear Monday Motivators, it is time for me to come to a close with my thoughts for 2014.

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MARCH 5, 2014

There are also a variety of cafes, restaurant and shops dotted throughout the lobby. My afternoon was spent working from my suite but I was pleased I could pop downstairs to the lobby to pick up a Starbucks coffee and a snack. Advertised minimum rate is $229 per person (March 2014). Opinions are entirely our own.

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JANUARY 5, 2015

My alarm goes off at 05:30 and I usually hit snooze twice before actually getting up. Three mornings a week, I kit up and go for a brisk 10-minute jog, followed by a quick circuit of abdominal, arm and leg exercises back at home. I also try to have a quick catch-up with the MD either by phone or face-to-face.

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JANUARY 17, 2014

Hairdryer and make-up mirror. The hotel has a well placed restaurant – The Lafayette , which has a lovely fine dining menu and is perfect for a client dinner or morning meeting. Advertised minimum rate per night $319 (January 2014). . Bose CD music system with assorted CDs with i-Pod connecters. Iron and ironing board.

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APRIL 7, 2015

Anna joined LINLEY in 2013, initially as CFO before assuming the role of Chief Executive in January 2014. I am lucky though that my boss is flexible if I need time to go to an appointment or for something special I can make up the time but I try not to take advantage of this as we work well together. What does an average day look like?

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OCTOBER 19, 2014

The hotel had invited me up to their new roof top terrace – the 5 lounge bar-restaurant – to sample their cocktails and new bar menu. Advertised minimum rate per night is 425 CHF (October 2014). I really was impressed with the room, one of the nicest I have ever stayed in. Our opinions are entirely our own.

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Success

JULY 30, 2021

In her book, The Up Side of Down: Why Failing Well Is the Key to Success , Megan McArdle explains that we gain skills by practicing things because we’re strengthening the connection between the action and the reward. Request an item at a restaurant that’s not on the menu. Strike up a conversation with a complete stranger.

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JANUARY 25, 2014

’ but before I was able to respond in my um… rusty… French I was quickly checked in and escorted up to my luxury king room. The bathroom had a fog proof mirror with excellent lighting and a separate magnifying mirror for make-up application. Advertised minimum rate per night $288 (January 2014). .

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APRIL 20, 2016

Facebook (liking pages) – by liking Facebook business pages you will be able to see what your contacts and connections are up to and see their updates in your newsfeed. Twitter tagging – A lot of people are not aware that you can tag up to 10 people in a This can save using up your 140 characters and extend the reach of the tweet.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Not only does the “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” host help give mom-and-pop restaurants a huge boost through his show, but Fieri also gives back in other ways, whether that’s feeding thousands of Californians who lost their homes during wildfires or raising nearly $25 million for restaurant workers during the pandemic.

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MARCH 18, 2014

Located in downtown Chicago there are loads and loads of cool restaurants and bars nearby. All of the hotel’s bedrooms have internet ready smart TV’s with plug & play hook-ups with allows guests to stream their Apple products or laptop content straight to the TV with 1 plug. Opinions are entirely our own.

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MARCH 11, 2014

I arrived into Chicago following a very very long over night journey from Memphis and all I wanted to do was get to my hotel so that I could catch up on some much needed sleep. The hotel is right in the centre of the Gold Coast which means that the city’s best restaurants are a short walk away (not to mention the most amazing shops).

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

How Will You Show Up? , She was born in Chengdu but grew up everywhere. Gao uses her experience as a chef to share meaningful flavors that open people up to new ideas and conversations. Her Rise Up: Book of Proof journal and VPM Method combines manifestation techniques rooted in neuroscience with actionable goals.

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APRIL 18, 2016

Over the last few years there are plenty more online communities and in more recent times we have taken networking to a whole new level with local networks, organised by assistants, springing up all over the place. Meeting other assistants who work near by, who share the same suppliers, hotels, restaurants etc. It is brilliant!

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