understand the philosophy behind the Policies & Procedures The basic dress code required at the college is really nothing extraordinary in the professional world. As another student, Alyce explained earlier based on her experience at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver , it is simply expected in the industry. Please read and understand the following very common policies at typical business clubs all over the world . DRESS CODE Members and their guests are required to observe the dress code whenever they are in the Club. Smart casual attire, as defined below, is permitted in all areas of the third and fifth floors, in The Grill and Conservatory, in private rooms and when entering and exiting the Club to and from these areas. In all other areas of the Club, business ...

Honoured to be a part of such a wonderful cause for the second year!              The BC Cancer Foundation’s second annual  Hope Couture fashion show and luncheon took place on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in downtown Vancouver. Hope Couture fashion show luncheon raised an incredible $1.54 million to support the purchase of a state-of-the-art Vero™ machine." Invitation from inaugural year in 2014, group photo .

in the spirit of the TED talk conference in Vancouver this week Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research suggests that stress may only be bad for you if you believe that to be the case. Psychologist Kelly McGonigal urges us to see stress as a positive, and introduces us to an unsung mechanism for stress reduction: reaching out to others. About Kelly McGonigal KellyWisdom “Kelly McGonigal is a leader driven by compassion and pragmatism.” – Forbes.com 20 Inspiring Women Contact Kelly McGonigal Kelly McGonigal, PhD, is a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University, and a leading expert in the new field of “science-help.” She is passionate about translating cutting-edge research from psychology, neuroscience, and medicine into practical strategies for health, happiness, and personal success. Her most recent book, The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Wo...

an interview with several successful hotel executives a must-watch for everyone On their journey to becoming trusted advisers, HVS Executive Search explores what business leaders are looking for in an advisor. They ask the question: "What is the power of advice?" Leading personalities from the hospitality industry delve into the importance of mentorship, listening skills, empathy and objectivity when getting and giving advice. The film follows 20 hospitality leaders through Hong Kong, London, New York and Las Vegas as they oversee their global organizations. During this journey the film revealed themes that include: Is it lonely at the top? Respecting that others have knowledge The role of intuition and gut in decision-making Recognising what you don't know The role of advice in teams and the quality of your people That you need to learn how to give advice That good advice makes you think and gain a perspective Telling the truth is absolutely essential Th...

Top Ten International Hospitality Management Schools in the World For an International Career TNS Travel & Tourism (UK), the world’s largest provider of custom research and analysis, conducted a broad industry survey among a large sample of hiring managers from leading hospitality organizations around the world. The result of the survey showed that from the eyes of the hiring managers regularly recruit graduates at hospitality management schools for international careers in the industry, the top ten international hospitality management schools in the world are: Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne, Switzerland Glion Institute of Higher Education , Switzerland Les Roches International School of Hotel Management , Switzerland Cornell University , U.S.A. Hotelschool, The Hague, Netherlands Oxford Brooks University, U.K. Swiss Hotel Management School , Switzerland Hogere Hotel School Maastricht, Netherlands Institut Hôtelière ‘César Ritz’ , Switzerland ESSEC Hospitality Business ...

on Oct 31, Nov 1, 2 Please ask Eric for more details (as Mayumi is off until Thursday), open to all students interested in events and food & beverage. CountDown Events is proud to announce Crème de la Crème Grand Wedding Showcase, hosted by the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel.  Hailed as the wedding show of choice by Vancouver’s most distinguished wedding experts, Crème de la Crème raises the standard of wedding shows with an unrivalled haute couture fashion show, trendsetting designs, and showcase of products and services that convey style, artistry and excellence. www.cremedelacreme.ca http://twitter.com/cremevancouver http://www.facebook.com/CremedelaCremeShow

background about the ballet and the principal behind The Nutcracker ( Russian : Щелкунчик, Балет-феерия , Shchelkunchik, Balet-feyeriya ; French : Casse-Noisette, Ballet-Féerie ), is a two-act ballet , originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov with a score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky . The libretto is adapted from E.T.A. Hoffmann 's story " The Nutcracker and the Mouse King ". It was given its première at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg on Sunday, 18 December 1892, on a double-bill with Tchaikovsky's opera, Iolanta . Although the original production was not a success, the twenty-minute suite that Tchaikovsky extracted from the ballet was. However, the complete Nutcracker has enjoyed enormous popularity since the late 1960s and is now performed by countless ballet companies, primarily during the Christmas season, especially in the U.S. Tchaikovsky's score has become one of his most famous compositions, in par...

Examples of some of the best Food & Beverage Events by one of the most famous winery in the world Background of Château Haut-Brion Click the following links for the videos: 9-star Dinner at Château Haut-Brion 8 Historic Dinners with 8 Internationally renowned 3-star Chefs, in 8 Exceptional Venues, in 8 Great Cities, organized throughout the world to celebrate Domaine Clarence Dillon’s 75th anniversary on the acquisition of Château Haut-Brion: Moscow Dinner Los Angeles Dinner Tokyo Dinner Hong Kong Dinner Shanghai Dinner New York Dinner London Dinner Paris Dinner Additional reading about Château Haut-Brion . Source: Château Haut-Brion

If you wear a tuxedo or a tailcoat, a bow tie is a must.

Five Barclays Bankers Lose Jobs Over Very Expensive Meal LONDON (AP)--One summer evening in 2002, six bankers celebrated a business deal with dinner at a London restaurant. Several hours and three bottles of Chateau Petrus later, they had run up a bill of more than GBP44,000 (US$92,000) - according to Guinness World Records, the most expensive meal per capita ever. It is unlikely that they are still celebrating. Five of the diners - employees of Barclays Capital, the investment banking division of Barclays PLC (BCS) - have reportedly lost their jobs, and the sixth is keeping a low profile. The Petrus restaurant (owned by one of the most famous chefs in the world, Gordon Ramsay ) released details of the bill to the media after the extravagant meal last July. But on Tuesday night, staff at the lush, low-key dining room in London's St. James's district said politely but firmly that they were not allowed to speak to the media about this issue. According to the restaura...

DiverXO is a disturbingly fascinating short film comissioned by Madrid's three Michelin-starred DiverXO in order to announce the aperture of their new restaurant.

which company owns which brand? comprehensive list of car brands learn the underlined names The automobile industry has always been volatile. Companies form, companies dissolve; companies merge, companies divide. Brands come and go, and only a few models last for more than a decade. So it has always been, and if you think the early 21st Century is singular in its instability, you’d be wrong. When it comes to cars, it’s actually quite typical. But it has to be admitted that there have been many changes over the past few years in the global automotive sector. Consumers are left bewildered when their favourite brand suddenly disappears from the marketplace, and even industry watchers are challenged by all the wheeling and dealing that’s taking place at the highest corporate and government levels. Just get used to the idea that Ford owns Jaguar? Never mind, they don’t anymore. General Motors owns Saab? Not now. Did you hear that Canadian company Magna International is ...

Rule No. 1: You should always hold the wine glass by the stem. “You should always hold the glass by the stem, no matter what the shape or size of the glass or the type of wine,” says Michael Greenlee, the sommelier and wine director of Gotham Bar and Grill, in New York City. “The most common mistake I see in restaurants and at dinner parties is people holding a wineglass by the bowl .” When you do this with a Champagne flute or a wineglass, your body heat warms the drink inside. Of course, white wine and Champagne both taste best when they’re chilled. And if “if you’re trying to look at the color and the clarity of the wine, it’s hard to see them when your hand is wrapped around the glass and you have fingerprints on the bowl,” says Greenlee. So pinch the stem between your index finger and your thumb. If holding the glass by the stem feels unwieldy, check the portion: A wineglass should be only a quarter to a third full .

Basic Good Manners A quick list of tips that will help turn even the most blundering fool into a proper gentleman. Follow these simple tips and we can assure you that people will perceive you as a man of good breeding and taste, hence a man they wish to associate and conduct business with. Always be polite Even if you don't like someone, there is no need to lower yourself to their level. Be polite and courteous; show that you're the better man. Do not curse Swearing is a big no-no. It shows that you don't have the vocabulary to express your thoughts appropriately. Furthermore, it is always very crude and impolite to be vulgar. Do not speak loudly When you speak loudly, it raises the stress level among company. It always implies that you can't reason with people and rely on "brute force" to get your point across. It also draws attention -- negative attention. Do not lose your temper When you lose your temper, you are showing everyone that y...

latest news from a graduate from a few years ago finding her passion in accounting We received the email from Lea Horsman earlier this summer. She completed the Executive Hotel Management Diploma in 2011 and earned a variety of career experience and education since then. Recent Linkedin Update indicates she is going after her Accounting Degree with Thompson Rivers University and also started working at a Chartered Accountancy Firm, MNP at Fort Saint John, B.C. Hello Mayumi, Please give Eric my regards as well. For the past two years I have worked at the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria. Six months after I was hired as Assistant Restaurant Manager, the Restaurant Manager position became available and I was hired. I was the department head for the hotel's two restaurants, hotel lounge and room service departments. The experience I gained from my time at the hotel was wonderful and it gave me the opportunity to develop all of the skills I learned at IHMC. Duri...