Complete an email from Katherine to another colleague, Belinda, with the highlighted expressions from the first email. 43 From: Katherine To: Belinda Subject: Annual conference Dear Belinda, Mauro and I would like to go ahead and book the Hotel Arts, Miami, for the conference this year. (1) , we feel it’s the best venue. It has really lovely conference rooms (2) high speed wi-fi in every room. (3) it wasn’t the cheapest place, it’s perfect for our needs and is close to the airport. We felt that the Excelsior was just too big really, (4) the Arts is actually quite cosy. (5) you have the last word on this, so have a look at the websites and let me know if you disagree. Best wishes Katherine Business training. Work in groups. Imagine you work for a large international company in Dubai and have to organise accommodation for foreign business partners visiting your company over a weekend. 1 What does your company do? What’s the aim of the weekend? 2 Look at the facilities in two different venues on p. 169. Which would be best for your weekend? Why? Write an email to another colleague comparing and contrasting the hotels and saying which you think would be best. Read other people’s emails. Which is the most popular venue? Why? Media task. Search the net to find a hotel for you and your classmates for your project week in the UK, Ireland or the USA. Prepare a presentation on the hotel you have found. Consider the following points: ■■ location and surroundings of the hotel/style/history/CSR1 ■■ number and types of rooms and suites ■■ restaurants/cafés/bars/lounges ■■ hotel services and facilities ■■ business packages ■■ prices/special offers/discounts Give a presentation of 3–5 minutes on your hotel. In your presentation you should: ■■ describe the hotel briefly, highlighting features that influenced your decision ■■ explain why it would be ideal for your project week ■■ argue how this venue would contribute to the success of your project week 1 Business communication: How to prepare and give a presentation, p. 161–162. Your hotel has been chosen as the venue for your project week. Write an enquiry to the hotel. You should: ■■ explain who you are and the reason for your planned stay ■■ specify details of your stay (how long, number of rooms) and essential needs (high-speed internet, wheelchair access) ■■ ask about prices (half board2, possible group discounts), if there’s transfer from and to the airport and whether the hotel can organise tickets for a theatre performance or concert Write around 200 words. 1 Business communication: How to make an enquiry, p. 150. 44 a b c 45 a b 46 1 Corporate social responsibility: the concept that a company should also be concerned about society and the environment 2 Half board: accommodation including breakfast and an evening meal 82 Language skills Extras Explore 6 Sorting things out Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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