We've been a little quiet on the blog lately largely due to being preoccupied with some redesign plans for the hotel. That's led to ...

Please, thank you, may I – where have they gone? Not just those, but the good or polite way of behaving - manners, etiquette and decorum. Do...

With the rise of other social media channels and the popularity of them are the days of the informative blog over? Has everyone moved over t...

We’re currently trialling some new mattresses in the hotel and I was wondering what makes a good bed? Personally I’ve never slept better tha...

There was a rather humorous article last week in the Sydney Morning Herald Good Living , a simple A-Z guide of restaurant etiquette. This r...

I’ve been dining around town of late, experiencing a number of restaurants on our doorstep and taking a look at what makes them tick. I’ve b...

This is the question that continually creates a debate in the advertising world, regardless of the product - even for hotels! Quite simply, ...

It’s true, I have been feeling a little wicked. For those of you who follow our Twitter stream, you will recall I was tasting cocktails rece...

O ur new promotion in ABX Bar, “It’s Our Shout”, is proving to be very popular. Each night between 5pm and 7pm there is a special offer. If ...

No, I’m not talking about what to put in a suitcase but rather what to put in an accommodation package. Does it really matter what’s in a p...

Having just returned from a holiday in Tahiti I’ve been thinking, what is it that actually makes a holiday a good holiday? Is it the destina...

Travel review websites for guests, I just don’t understand them. Well okay, some maybe, but it’s the sites that operate independent of hote...

I was discussing last night the worth of online banner advertising and the probability of the eyeballs reaction, ie the 3 steps to advertise...

Forgive me blog, for I have not posted! I have been cheating on you with Twitter! Where will Web 2.0 end? There are so many, many, many ...

How much is too much? How much is too little? Is it eye contact, a smile, a nod, a hello? For me eye contact is a must. We're all dif...

Just like Hollywood, hotels also have awards. We've recently done submissions for some particular hotel awards. This morning we’ve been...

I’ve been fortunate to travel a bit and I’ve stayed in all sorts of accommodation. I’ve been thinking lately, what makes a hotel a favourit...

Easter is coming and if you’ve been in the shops lately you will have by now noticed the appearance of Easter Eggs. I have to confess, I ha...

This Saturday night the hotel is taking part in Earth Hour – the global warming initiative whereby you turn off your lights for one hour. If...

It’s been a busy few weeks in the hotel. We’ve had a couple of film crews shooting episodes for two forthcoming television shows. Stars sha...

No, I’m not referring to a band! It’s now easier to get connected when staying in the hotel. There is now 24 hour complimentary internet acc...

Congratulations to the Australian Cricket Team claiming a 2-0 lead in the three match Test series in Durban. As a result the team has retai...

The Sydney Morning Herald Dine With Wine event has kicked off this month for its second year. I wonder how many people this event attracts?...

In the ABX Bar, there are often special drink promotions. The Caipirinha was the “Cocktail of the Month” for February and I can’t wait to tr...

The Sydney Mardi Gras season is in full swing. The festivities run over a three week period packed full of culture, entertainment and social...

It seems that High Teas, Afternoon Teas and Devonshire Teas have never been more fashionable than they are now. I remember when a certain ba...

We ask the question, has the traditional day of expressing love become too commercial? According to Wikipedia , Valentine’s Day is a day of ...

Welcome to Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney. Whether you have stumbled upon us or purposely followed a link, welcome to our blog. This is a new e...