A very good friend once told me “An abandoned blog is like a frayed carpet in the hotel lobby – it speaks of apathy and neglect and is off-putting when stumbled upon.” It is a great analogy, which crystallizes the importance of staying fresh and current in the fast paced world of on-line management and social media.
So here it goes…
Hi, my name is Nicholas Gandossi, I am the General Manager of OPUS Vancouver, and blogger-in-training. My predecessor, Daniel Craig, was an extremely gifted child who was born with a pen in his hand, and a natural personality as a hotel General Manager. I on the other hand, was born with ridiculously good looks, charismatic leadership qualities, a strong work ethic, and a thirst for new experiences.
Therefore, I am officially throwing my hat into the ring of on-line blogging, offering an insiders perspective and into the glamorous and not so glamorous life of a hotel GM. The intent of our blog is not for me to become witty and famous, (ok perhaps a little), but more importantly to provide a behind the scenes look at the world of hotels, OPUS style. I pledge to not subliminally sell OPUS Vancouver to you, (uniquely stylish and always fresh), but instead provide some interesting and captivating snapshots of how we roll here at the hotel.
I look forward to hearing from our guests, potential guests, and from people in general who are curious about this ever changing and crazy world we call the Hotel Industry!
If you promise to post this picture everytime- I promise to read every entry! Congrats on the first blog!
Promises, promises…, but thank you!
How old ARE you in this photo, Nicholas? Good grief! I am waiting for your next post with baited breath. I hear 4 blog posts/week is about standard
Great first post…
Yes, if I could only turn back time…this was taken a few years ago. Regardless, thank you for your encouragement!
I think I need to clarify that the person on the right is NOT Daniel Craig in drag. Happy to pass on the torch, Nicholas. If this first post is any indication, you’re going to be far more entertaining than I ever was. Bon courage!
Thanks for clarifying Daniel; and for setting the bar extremly high for the GM Blog.
From one blogging GM to another: good luck!
How much you are old, not a problem but pic is very nice and awesome. We are in same industry. I like it. Thanks
How much you are old, not a problem but pic is very nice and awesome. We are in same industry. I like it. Thanks
Congrats and good luck in blogging, im in the same field too. By the way your first post is great.
Congrats and good luck in blogging, im in the same field too. By the way your first post is great.
You are a natural Nicholas – as if that is such a surprise. I ran across your blog and I had to comment. I still need to get to Vancouver one of these days and bring my Superwoman outfit! I’m thinking about starting a blog of my own, challenges and joys of turning 50 and starting your own business, etc…. Glad to reconnect! Keep up the good work!
Starting you own business, fantastic! Get ready for a roller coaster ride I’m sure. Thanks Maggie for the post, and please keep in touch. PS… MICROS-FIDELIO is no where near as fun to work with since you left!
You are a natural Nicholas – as if that is such a surprise. I ran across your blog and I had to comment. I still need to get to Vancouver one of these days and bring my Superwoman outfit! I’m thinking about starting a blog of my own, challenges and joys of turning 50 and starting your own business, etc…. Glad to reconnect! Keep up the good work!
Starting you own business, fantastic! Get ready for a roller coaster ride I’m sure. Thanks Maggie for the post, and please keep in touch. PS… MICROS-FIDELIO is no where near as fun to work with since you left!
Hi Nicholas Gandossi, Its very nice blog as well pic of you and your friend. I like it. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Nicholas Gandossi, Its very nice blog as well pic of you and your friend. I like it. Thanks for sharing.
The photo is even more priceless than you described! I think you have this blog thing nailed.
The photo is even more priceless than you described! I think you have this blog thing nailed.
Hi Nicholas.
1. Welcome as the new GM. 2. I don’t envy you having to follow Daniel Craig as Official Blogger, but you’re off to a good start. 3. If you ever need anyone to review your blogs for errant commas prior to posting, I’m your man (actually I’m a woman). And 4. I took Opus Hotel’s personality survey and it told me never to darken your door. Told me to try some place stodgy. Starwood perhaps.
Hi Kathy,
1. Thank you. 2. Yes, big challenge indeed. 3. Thank you for the offer to edit my copy, I have fired the last person I asked to proof my writing so I will be in touch. 4. I have a feeling the survey missed its mark and you should try an amazing boutique property located in Yaletown.
Hi Nicholas.
1. Welcome as the new GM. 2. I don’t envy you having to follow Daniel Craig as Official Blogger, but you’re off to a good start. 3. If you ever need anyone to review your blogs for errant commas prior to posting, I’m your man (actually I’m a woman). And 4. I took Opus Hotel’s personality survey and it told me never to darken your door. Told me to try some place stodgy. Starwood perhaps.
Hi Kathy,
1. Thank you. 2. Yes, big challenge indeed. 3. Thank you for the offer to edit my copy, I have fired the last person I asked to proof my writing so I will be in touch. 4. I have a feeling the survey missed its mark and you should try an amazing boutique property located in Yaletown.
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