Guest Editor - Craig
Wallace
Another busy season is upon us after what is a (too!) short
break for most people in August. Its been a hectic year for the
team of One Wimpole Street and there is of course, much more to
come.
With the first of our industry technology masterclass briefings
happening in September, we hope to see some of you here on the 15th
to catch up on the changing face of our industry. Future topics are
sure to include social media, the advent mobile technology, and
tips on how to use these powerful tools to your advantage.
There's lots to talk about in this issue with new faces joining
the team and a lot of great offers for October 2011. We look
forward to you catching up with us soon. Try to keep up!
:)
Christmas at Chandos
House
Since Chandos House reopened its doors in 2005 following a
multi-million pound restoration, it has become an incredibly
popular venue for celebrations, especially festive ones.
The beautiful Grade 1 listed townhouse combines excellent service
and hospitality with an elegant setting, making it ideal for
exclusive Christmas parties. Six elegant rooms have been tastefully
decorated to offer complete flexibility to suit your
requirements.
With bespoke Christmas menus, homemade mulled wine and mince pies,
our dedicated team of highly experienced staff take care of the
finest of details.
Guidance will be given through all stages of your event to ensure
your festive celebrations run with effortless elegance. True
individuality will create an occasion fondly remembered by you and
your guests.
Chandos House also has 17 individually designed, luxury bedrooms
which can be taken over for exclusive use. Its central location is
a true perk given that it's five minutes from Oxford Circus
underground station.
For further information visit www.chandoshouse.co.uk or call us on
0207 290 3861 for meetings and events, 0207 290 3860 for weddings
and 020 7290 3820 for bedrooms.
Sample our exclusive private member club
facilities - free for the next month
In addition to our venues we also have a members' only club at 1
Wimpole Street - with lounge, restaurant, private dining and cafe
for meeting and entertaining.We want you to find out more about the
RSM and how you and your company could benefit from a closer
relationship. To whet your appetite we're proving an opportunity to
sample the benefits you would get as an individual Associate or
Corporate Member for one month.
Here's what you'll be able to sample:
• Great meeting place for a catch up with colleagues or friends in
our lounge just behind Oxford Street
• Lounge and buttery all have free Wi Fi access so you can
continue to work whilst enjoying a tea/coffee in relaxing
surroundings
• All day menu offering with our buttery offering - from bacon
sarnies through to afternoon tea and pre theatre suppers
• Access our 3 member only private dining rooms - no hire charge
but superb setting for lunch or dinner for up to 24 people.
(Available until end of September)
• Members' restaurant serving excellent seasonal menus at
competitive prices - you can join us with guests for a cooked
breakfast, working lunch or relaxing evening meal
This opportunity to sample the private club facilities for the
next month is available when you contact membership@rsm.ac.uk
quoting "WSNews". We'll then provide you with details about how you
can apply for ongoing membership of the Society.
When you visit we'll also welcome you to the RSM and give you your
temporary membership card and introduce you to the member
facilities.
You can also join us and have ongoing access to these facilities
and much more - either at an individual level (Senior Associate
membership is just £162 a year) or corporate level (entry level is
£1300 a year) - as a member you receive invitations to exclusive
events, use of our library, discounted rates when staying at
Chandos House and as a corporate member discounts when hiring our
facilities.
our Membership Director or call her on 020 7290 3930.
Any questions please contact
Janice Liverseidge
Register today for your free trial. Membership is open to all
with healthcare interests. More...
Olympics
It is without doubt that the recent riots in London won't be
forgotten in a hurry but how will this affect the Olympic Games in
just under a year's time? Concern has certainly been raised over
security and safety measures, and while the organising committee
LOCOG and the Department for Media, Culture and Sport claim they
have "every confidence in security planning", London is being
viewed by many as 'unsafe'.
A recent poll* conducted by the London Chamber of Commerce and
Industry also raises concern as 83 per cent of businesses believe
that London's commercial reputation will suffer and 73 per cent
believe that the riots have sparked fear of unrest during the
Olympic Games next year.
Commenting on the results, Colin Stanbridge, chief executive of
the LCCI said: "These figures highlight the fact that the riots
could not come at a worse time for the capital. With the Olympics
only a year away, the eyes of the world were already turning to
London and unfortunately the events of the last few days are what
international audiences have seen."
Despite this, the International Olympic Committee says it remains
confident that the 2012 London Olympics will be secure despite the
riots and believes that tourism will not be affected.
It seems too early to anticipate the long-term cost and
implications the UK riots will have on the 2012 London Olympic
Games, especially within the hospitality industry. Negative
publicity could mean those considering coming to the UK for the
Olympic Games think twice, but Britain does otherwise benefit from
a strong and positive image, which should not be forgotten.
As is the nature of the press and wider media, the interest in the
riots as headline news may soon fade and the talk and hype
surrounding our Olympic athletes can come to the fore, to the
benefit of UK tourism and 2012 Olympic success.
NB. *The Chamber of Commerce and Industry poll consisted of 134
businesses and was conducted by ComRes from 9 - 10 August. The
survey results can be seen in full
here.
