Friday, February 29, 2008

City Branding... Is it Tourism?

In a global village, cities and territories tend to be increasingly undifferentiated among themselves, whether in economic, social or cultural issues. So what can distinguish of each one? That work can and should be done to attract investment, residents, tourists? Cities must be perceived and worked as if a brand was involved. But not depend only upon a symbol, a logo or a picture. They have to represent much more. A city is a unique product in conjunction with a variety of services and offers, given the history and unique characteristics that make it unparalleled. Conquering a reputation that should be based on positive concepts, attractiveness, uniqueness, sustainability and relevance to different types of audiences. It is betting on the differentiation of such distinctive elements that a city can win the challenges of competitiveness and reputation. Ultimately, the decision to do business, live or simply visit a city, depends largely on the image that is built around it

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Quote of the Day

Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go - Oscar Wilde

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

I would like to be a bird

Your Power Bird is a Dove
Deep and emotional, you can connect well with almost any living creature.
You bring hope and optimism to any dire situation.
You are both gentle and affectionate with everyone you love.
Truly nurturing, most people consider you to be a mother figure.

Monday, February 18, 2008

Massages


While searching for massages I found this. I think it's quite interesting so I decided to share it.


Coastal Classic

Let this very relaxing full body massage elevate your mood and calm your mind. This massage will improve circulation while easing muscle aches and tension. Recommended for first timers

Garden Therapy
This massage will be custom tailored for you, using soothing strokes and applying your choice of aromatherapy oils designed for their specific properties such as: Stress relief, Rejuvenation, or Energizing

Deep Tissue Massage
A firm therapeutic massage that targets specific muscle groups. Designed to relieve built up tension and alleviate areas of chronic stress.

Prenatal Massage
Perfect for the mother to be, this massage will help alleviate the discomfort due to the changes the body goes through during pregnancy. (Not recommended for women in their first trimester)

Salishan Signature Stone Massage
Take the level of relaxation to new heights incorporating hot stones. Warmth has long been recognized for its healing properties and increased circulation leading to relaxation.


Side by Side
Relax with someone special in the perfect Salishan setting. Our dual massage suite features a warming fireplace to add to your relaxation.

Fire & Water
Your choice of sixty minute massage, body wrap, or scrub preceded by a relaxing and rejuvenating water therapy session in our private tub and fireplace suite.

In Room Massage
Relax in the privacy of your own room, choose from our coastal classic or a deep tissue massage.

SPA’s market


There are more than 150 million active SPAs attendants all over the world. The wish to relax and to reduce stress are on top of the reasons the justify that search. This number is growing from day to day and it is responsible for a set of new tendencies appearing. Like exclusive women or men Spas, water therapies, and all kind of oriental and Zen activities. There are also entering in medicinal area. Therapies with medicinal effect are the ones that attract more people. Not only they relax people but they also help preventing health problems, and in some cases they are complement of a health treatment for some disease or problem. I can tell that also in Portugal, these hotel unities are emerging from nothing and are beating on this growing market offer to conquer new clients.

Thursday, February 7, 2008

Love is...


Deep feeling, loyalty, common projects and a mysterious flame that burns without being seen.

This is the month for celebrate being engaged with someone, meaning that, not only boyfriends should celebrate but also all the ones that are still in love for each other. No matter if you have 20 or 80 years old you should celebrate this day as a special occasion to demonstrate your love for your companion.
Although nowadays San valentine has become more like a way of merchandising and spending money we can always thing of something special to do without spending lots of money.
We should see this day as an opportunity to say things that we feel but sometimes ar left unsaid all year long simply because we don’t think we need to say it assuming the other already knows it. But although we know we need to hear those things now and then not to forget the feelings are there.
So… what are you waiting for?
Go ahead and prepare a special day or night with or beloved one.

Friday, February 1, 2008

Define Tourism

According to the World Tourism Organization tourism is the deplacment of people from one place far from home and staying, at least, one night off.
I’ve always been fond of tourism and for me tourism is much more then that:
Is enterntainent, leasure, activies, but above all is self care and well being. I consider all that mentioned above to of crucial importance in noadays stressed life. It’s good to relax and to put problems behind the back.
Folowing this speech I’ve decided to have some formation in Tourist area, therefore I’m atteng a MBA in Tourism and I’m loving it.
The worse part is lots of group work to do, lots of reading and lots os self studing. But I think it’s worthing it.
Now I’m planning on giving my first step on that area but it’s not easy because requires a thing I don’t have… money. But I won’t give up and I’ll fight hard to achive my goals.

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