Comments for Madplum Creative http://madplumcreative.com Just another WordPress site Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:13:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Photographer Spotlight – Robert Bengtson by Clay http://madplumcreative.com/2011/11/21/photographer-spotlight-%e2%80%93-robert-bengtson/#comment-778 Clay Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:13:38 +0000 http://madplumcreative.com/?p=1586#comment-778 Delighted to see the Master of Detail posted Plum. Well framed! Delighted to see the Master of Detail posted Plum. Well framed!

]]> Comment on Madplum Helps to Make Magic by kyle http://madplumcreative.com/2011/10/10/madplum-helps-to-make-magic/#comment-612 kyle Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:52:36 +0000 http://madplumcreative.com/?p=1507#comment-612 @Schody: Wow! Such high praise! The Lafayette Library is a great organization doing wonderful things in the community. Thanks for your comment. @Schody: Wow! Such high praise! The Lafayette Library is a great organization doing wonderful things in the community. Thanks for your comment.

]]> Comment on Madplum Helps to Make Magic by schody http://madplumcreative.com/2011/10/10/madplum-helps-to-make-magic/#comment-611 schody Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:04:33 +0000 http://madplumcreative.com/?p=1507#comment-611 I don’t even know how I ended up here, but I thought this post was good. I don't know who you are but definitely you are going to a famous blogger if you are not already ;) Cheers! I don’t even know how I ended up here, but I thought this post was good. I don’t know who you are but definitely you are going to a famous blogger if you are not already ;) Cheers!

]]> Comment on Get Ready Boutique Hotels, Big Competition is Coming by eduardo romay http://madplumcreative.com/2011/08/15/get-ready-boutique-hotels-big-competition-is-coming/#comment-562 eduardo romay Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:33:59 +0000 http://madplumcreative.com/?p=1450#comment-562 Where can I send my resume....will love to be part of this awakening Where can I send my resume….will love to be part of this awakening

]]> Comment on Get Ready Boutique Hotels, Big Competition is Coming by kyle http://madplumcreative.com/2011/08/15/get-ready-boutique-hotels-big-competition-is-coming/#comment-560 kyle Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:07:23 +0000 http://madplumcreative.com/?p=1450#comment-560 Thanks for your comment Jan. Excellent insights! I'm inclined to agree with you. If Virgin can effectively integrate their lifestyle expertise into operating hotels, the result could be one of great success. Thanks for your comment Jan. Excellent insights! I’m inclined to agree with you. If Virgin can effectively integrate their lifestyle expertise into operating hotels, the result could be one of great success.

]]> Comment on Get Ready Boutique Hotels, Big Competition is Coming by Jan Popovic http://madplumcreative.com/2011/08/15/get-ready-boutique-hotels-big-competition-is-coming/#comment-536 Jan Popovic Sat, 03 Sep 2011 11:14:55 +0000 http://madplumcreative.com/?p=1450#comment-536 I believe this is a very viable concept of Virgin and am positive we will see more boutique hotels sharing certain disciplines and thus benefiting from economies of scale and being in a better position to compete with large chains whilst maintaining their style and individuality. The approach of consolidation is appropriate for a number of non-core business functions. As far as the hotel Information Technology is concerned, for example, <a href="http://www.myhotelit.com" rel="nofollow">My Hotel IT</a> can act as a shared service provider delivering "virtual IT department" services to a collection of boutique hotels and thus helping them reduce their local technology footprint. That results in simplified management, improved compliance, cost predictability and often an improved quality and warranty of service. If Virgin can leverage their existing lifestyle market presence, customer relationships and central resources to build and operate hotels (surely with the help of subject matter experts from hospitality) they can be highly competitive and successful. I believe this is a very viable concept of Virgin and am positive we will see more boutique hotels sharing certain disciplines and thus benefiting from economies of scale and being in a better position to compete with large chains whilst maintaining their style and individuality.

The approach of consolidation is appropriate for a number of non-core business functions. As far as the hotel Information Technology is concerned, for example, My Hotel IT can act as a shared service provider delivering “virtual IT department” services to a collection of boutique hotels and thus helping them reduce their local technology footprint. That results in simplified management, improved compliance, cost predictability and often an improved quality and warranty of service.

If Virgin can leverage their existing lifestyle market presence, customer relationships and central resources to build and operate hotels (surely with the help of subject matter experts from hospitality) they can be highly competitive and successful.

]]> Comment on Get Ready Boutique Hotels, Big Competition is Coming by kyle http://madplumcreative.com/2011/08/15/get-ready-boutique-hotels-big-competition-is-coming/#comment-484 kyle Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:27:41 +0000 http://madplumcreative.com/?p=1450#comment-484 Thanks for your response Olga! It's an interesting movement right? On one end, we have the individualistic boutique hotels who have really found their niche in the market and through their longevity have created a competitive advantage. And on the other end, we have these mega brands who dominate the brand awareness surrounding luxury in their respected industries, yet don't have the track record in the hospitality sector. What are your thoughts? Who do you give the edge to in this battle? Thanks for your response Olga! It’s an interesting movement right? On one end, we have the individualistic boutique hotels who have really found their niche in the market and through their longevity have created a competitive advantage. And on the other end, we have these mega brands who dominate the brand awareness surrounding luxury in their respected industries, yet don’t have the track record in the hospitality sector. What are your thoughts? Who do you give the edge to in this battle?

]]> Comment on Get Ready Boutique Hotels, Big Competition is Coming by Olga Kovshanova, MBA, MA http://madplumcreative.com/2011/08/15/get-ready-boutique-hotels-big-competition-is-coming/#comment-483 Olga Kovshanova, MBA, MA Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:03:38 +0000 http://madplumcreative.com/?p=1450#comment-483 Thought Provoking! Hum ... Wonder if a large group is really seeking individuality? Olga Kovshanova, MBA, MA Sales and Guest Relations Manager for CIS, Eastern Europe & Greece The Grand Mauritian Resort & Spa Hotel Professional Extraordinaire Email: olinka@olinka.info Homepage: http://www.olinka.info/ Skype name: olinkaru ICQ: 212336628 M: +230-717-5790 evenings LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/kovshanovaolga Thought Provoking!

Hum … Wonder if a large group is really seeking individuality?

Olga Kovshanova, MBA, MA
Sales and Guest Relations Manager for CIS, Eastern Europe & Greece
The Grand Mauritian Resort & Spa
Hotel Professional Extraordinaire
Email: olinka@olinka.info
Homepage: http://www.olinka.info/
Skype name: olinkaru
ICQ: 212336628
M: +230-717-5790 evenings
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/kovshanovaolga

]]> Comment on Checking in with Artists. Literally by Kyle http://madplumcreative.com/2011/06/20/checking-in-with-artists-literally/#comment-301 Kyle Tue, 21 Jun 2011 06:25:31 +0000 http://madplumcreative.com/?p=1288#comment-301 I think it's an interesting idea. It's certainly a clever way to encourage repeat business. Gusts can stay at the same hotel, each time getting a completely new and different experience. But some of these rooms are too extreme for my taste. Am I the only one who think this? For me, I'd prefer different designed rooms, yet all of them classy and luxurious. Anyone agree? I think it’s an interesting idea. It’s certainly a clever way to encourage repeat business. Gusts can stay at the same hotel, each time getting a completely new and different experience. But some of these rooms are too extreme for my taste. Am I the only one who think this? For me, I’d prefer different designed rooms, yet all of them classy and luxurious. Anyone agree?

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