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Written by Frank Corr
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Monday, 06 February 2012 08:51 |
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Not for the first time do I find myself agreeing with chef Oliver Dunne of Malahide's Bon Appetit restaurant, who backed the Carlton Hotel Grioup over the weekend.
Carlton was in the news last week, accused of encouraging staff to post positive reviews of their hotels on TripAdvisor.
'Fair play to them', said Oliver.
'Fair play to them' say I.
Fiirst up- who knows a hotel better than the staff and if they post positive reviews they know what they are talking about. Conversely of course disgruntled employees can post negative reviews.
TripAdvisor may be hugely popular, but it is a flawed system which allows reviewers to remain anonymous without any check on their genuineness, motivation or knowledge. It is therefore wide open to abuse from rival hotel and restaurant owners or from mischief-makers. In these circumstances, I don't see why hotels cannot also use the syetem to boost their ratings.
Sorting out TripAdvisor is a job for its management- not for the hotel industry.
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Written by Frank Corr
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Thursday, 19 January 2012 08:53 |
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Despite the loss to the restaurant, my heart warmed to the story of the homeless men who found themselves in Brasserie66 one Christmas Day and were able to avail of a festive feast.Somebody must have ben praying for them.
It got me thinking that restaurants all over Ireland end up with surplus food on Christmas Eve while hundreds or maybe thousands of homeless and underprivileged people have less than enough to eat over the holiday period. Wouldn't it be nice if some restaurants invited the homeless in for a meal after they are finished on Christmas Eve or at least donated their surplus food to SVP, Penny Dinners or other organisations who care for the homeless. They might even include a bottle or two of wine.
Now there's a little project that the RAI might pursue.
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Written by Frank Corr
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Thursday, 19 January 2012 08:50 |
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Having recently returned from a cruise I can appreciate the panic which unfolded when the 'Costa Concordia' struck a reef last week. Cruise ships are enormous, like floating cities and are simply crammed with people. The 'Costa Concordia' for instance had more than 3,000 passengers and a crew of more than 1,000. The relaxed on-board life of these people was literally 'turned upside down' when the collision occured. Floors became walls and walls became floors as the ship tilted over on its side and with lights going out and water pouring in, it must have been a nightmare.
It is however somewhat consoling that the vast majority of crew and passengers were rescued. That I suppose is what separates a sea disaster from an air disaster. Nevertheless I wonder how some means of launching lifeboats from a listing ship has not been perfected since the 'Titanic' sank a century ago.
Hopefully the tragic accident will not unduly impact on the cruise business which has become an important element in Irish tourism. Accidents such as this are rare occurances and cruising remains one of the most enjoyable and safest vacations.
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Written by Frank Corr
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Friday, 23 December 2011 09:31 |
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Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.
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Written by Frank Corr
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Friday, 23 December 2011 09:31 |
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Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
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