The Driskill Hotel is one of the most haunted buildings in Austin and one of the most haunted hotels in Texas; some believe that the reason 23 different owners have held the deed is because of how horrifying the hotel may seem. Colonel Jesse Driskill was a wealthy businessman who made his fortune selling longhorns. In 1885, he decided to change careers and construct the top-notch hotel in his favorite city, Austin, Texas. Driskill was forced to close the hotel in May 1887. According to family, he eventually lost the hotel in a game of poker in 1888 to his brother-in-law, Jim "Doc" Day, who became its second owner.…
Lifeguards: At the beach and the pool there is lifeguards on duty. They are on duty from 8:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M. With having lifeguards it will keep the guests safe. Parents will be happy to let their kids out to swim knowing there is someone looking out. All lifeguards are CPR and have been trained to be lifeguards. This will help the hotel get more guest because most hotels in the area do not have lifeguards.…
Enjoy a Larger-Than-Life Vacation in San Antonio, Texas San Antonio offers a diverse range of attractions for visitors, ranging from business travelers to families and students on Spring Break. From historic sites to modern public art pieces, there’s something in this city to suit every taste. Whatever you’re doing, you’re sure to notice that things around San Antonio loom a bit larger than in other places. Make sure your vacation delivers oversized results by booking a room at the best hotel for your travel needs. Luxury Hotel Options in San Antonio, Texas San Antonio’s luxury hotels offer supreme comfort in the heart of Texas.…
Born and raised, in the Dominican Republic, a developing country, where a few have the opportunity to continue their education passed the secondary level, influenced me to go to college. Deciding to attend to DelTech was a decision I made primary upon economic reasons. With young immigrant parents I cannot rely on college savings to pay for college. I depend on scholarships, financial aid, and loans. However, through the SEED program, I can be attended to DelTech two years for free.…
After doing a modified PEST Analysis, Porter's Five Forces and a Capabilities Audit, we decided to do a SWOT analysis to properly assess the environment in which Casa San Ysidro operates, and hopefully identify areas in which they can grow as an organization. Strengths. The first major strength that must be mentioned is the knowledge and passion of the Casa San Ysidro staff. By all accounts, Casa San Ysidro is successful due to the variety and knowledge of their docents, the successes of the tour coordinator in getting events booked, and the leadership and direction from Dr. Stovel at the top.…
Did you know that underneath the sea there is a whole new world! You can discover this beautiful world at Emerald Bay. Emerald Bay is a camp for Boy Scouts, but an organization called Mountain and Sea Adventures (MSA) rents it out for youth camp. MSA is Christian organization that provides Christian based activities. Catalina Island’s Emerald Bay features amazing accommodations, great food and educational activities.…
About The Company Thompson Hospitality a retail food and facility management company. They are considered to be one of the largest retail management companies in the country and is currently the largest minority owned food service company. Thompson Hospitality manages both franchised commercial restaurants, contract food service as well as on-site food service operations. Thompson Hospitality is a family owned and operated business. The core values of the company is to uphold the ultimate client experience.…
The rooms and suites are well organized and prepared to perfection. The rooms have huge glass windows that give you a glamorous view of the boardwalk/ocean. The prices are…
I choose to review one of the most romantic restaurants in Las Vegas - restaurant Picasso in Bellagio Hotel and Casino. First of all, this restaurant located right next to the famous fountains of Bellagio and “you get a nice view over the artificial lake and the spectacular fountain display. ”(2) Room with a view of the fountains at the Bellagio and the walls are decorated original paintings by Pablo Picasso, the different stages of his creative life, they say that the restaurant Picasso - can give you as our guests much more than any casual restaurant. This place decorated with paintings by the genius of art of the twentieth century, which is considered the most popular and most expensive artists in the world, the creator of the restaurant's…
Every creature has a place and purpose on the earth, but sometime if you only look from one perspective, you only get a certain outlook on that creature. The Coquí is one creature that depending on where you are they are looked at differently. The Coquí is a valued animal in Puerto Rico but in Hawaii it is viewed, as a pest and it need to be taken care of because it is hurting more then it is benefiting anything. The frog is native to Puerto Rico but was brought into Hawaii on accident in late 1980’s (Baren 2005).…
The managers are required to make decisions in the business environment every day. The managers of a company often require to follow several approaches when making ethical decision. It is very important for Hotel Chocolat managers or any business managers to understand the basic approaches to ethical decision-making. It will help the managers to effectively examine their own personal ethics with their employees whose ethical perspective are different. As business continue to grow and expand, new employees are hired who may not have the same ethical standards as the employees already working in the company.…
Genuine Happiness While preparing for the trip to Isla Mujeres, Mexico, I coud not fathom being in a relaxing atmosphere. I could not wait to get away from the stress and every day things going on in my life. Being emotionally distraught by events taking place in my life such as my relationship of 5 years ending, grandpa passing away, and mom being in and out of the hospital from a previous surgery gone wrong, took a toll on me. Saddened by that all, I was physically exhausted from my daily routine of school, work, teaching kids in church, and babysitting every day. The thought of being on an island in Mexico, relaxing in the white sand and clear water was so moving for me.…
Looking for apartments in Albuquerque, the main metropolis in New Mexico is no mean feat these days. Albuquerque is one of the fastest developing cities in the US now and is going through an enhanced inflow of new residents. Various factors have combined to make Albuquerque a favorite among its residents. These have provided fresh impetus for the newcomers to find Albuquerque apartments for rent, fast. At the outset, people coming in have to be familiar with the metropolis.…
Many now even offer wedding ceremonies as part of their all-inclusive deals. (Sandals resorts in the Caribbean and Bahamas call them "WeddingMoons.") You get married there, then settle in for a week's vacation while your guests…
Assignment #1: Hospitality Marketing 1. List the TOP 10 hotel groups in the world and their brands. - The TOP 10 hotel groups are: • Marriott International/ Starwood Hotels & Resorts: + The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott, Westin, Courtyard, aloft, Marriott Hotels, Autograph Collection hotels, Four Points, Moxy Hotels, Edition, Sheraton, Design Hotels, SpringHill Suites, Marriott Executive Apartments, the Luxury Collection, Marriott Vacation Club, Renaissance Hotels, Protea Hotels, Residence Inn, BVLGARI Hotels & Resorts, Delta Hotels, Tribute Portfolio, Fairfield Inn&Suites, Towneplace Suites, W Hotels, LeMeridien, Gaylord Hotels, AC Hotels, and Element. • InterContinental Hotels Group:…