Archive for February, 2010

Berlin City – Elegance At Its Best

February 17th, 2010

A city of contrasts and contradictions, Berlin symbolizes many different things to many different people. Berlin is the largest city of Germany and boasts of many tourists attractions and places of interest.

The city is home to many universally acclaimed universities, art galleries, museums, research institutes and orchestras; it prides itself for being the third most-visited tourist and holiday destination in the entire European Union. Be it the delicious food, electrifying nightlife or accommodation Read more »

Tips for Calculating Registration Fee

February 15th, 2010

With conference registration as the primary source of revenue for meetings and events, determining the right registration fee is probably the most important step in ensuring a highly profitable event.
Conferences derive revenue from many sources, such as books, tapes, exhibit space rental, and sponsorship. However, the registration fee is typically the single most substantial source of revenue for any organization. Not only does the registration fee generate revenue but it also determines Read more »

Weight Loss Tips After Your Holidays.

February 14th, 2010

A holiday is a time when most of us let our hair down, eat and drink what we want without giving much thought to our weight or diet. Then we get back from our holiday and realise that we have put on a few pounds? Back on another diet yet again!
Don’t worry here are a few simple way to help you shed those unwanted pounds.
1. To Stop Cravings: When trying to stick to your diet you will not doubt at some point come across hunger cravings. Next time you do count to 10. Did you know that studies Read more »

Choosing special foods for special events

February 8th, 2010

Choosing the right menu for a special event can be just as important as choosing a location. Food can communicate a theme, convey a feeling or set the mood of an entire night. If you are planning a high-class extravaganza, hot dogs and beer might not be appropriate. However, they might be the perfect choice for a birthday party at the lake. Taking great care in planning a menu shows your guests how much you appreciate them, and a great meal can help make a special day even more memorable.
If Read more »

Falling Unlike Domino’s: Restaurants Feel the Credit Crunch

February 6th, 2010

Recent studies carried out by the Clapham House Group and Regent Inns correctly predicted a slowdown in consumer spending, causing a slump in the share prices of restaurants and bar chains across the UK. There were a variety of reasons behind this predicted slump in consumer interest, including the continuing impact of the smoking ban, England’s failure to qualify for the Euro 2008 Championships and, of course, the continuing credit crunch.
One of the companies whose initial shares tumbled Read more »