Shared Services. Cutting costs, Innovative Strategies.

Axiom Groupe, together with Ajuntament de Barcelona and Hotel 1898 presents its 3rd annual event in Barcelona.

‘Understanding key issues of SSC in a changing economy’
‘Innovative back office strategies to lower total business operating cost’
‘Constantly re-adjusting BPO to perform ROI and cash flow’

A two-days conference held at Hotel 1898 where you will learn and share experience with Schindler, Lafarge, BNP Paribas, Vodafone, Alcatel-Lucent, UPS or Nordea Bank, among many other real Case Studies and Round Tables.

Ajuntament de Barcelona will be offering the End of Conferece Exclusive Cocktail, with Jordi William Carnes, Deputy Mayor for the Treasury and Economic Promotion of the city.

Detailed information can be found at Axiom Groupe website.

Great terrace at Hotel 1898

Spent 5 nights in H1898 in July. It’s the nicest hotel I’ve stayed in, really comfortable and well-run.

The views from the roof are great, especially after a cocktail from the bar up there, and the breakfast is great.

Experience posted by Ian Tysh, August 2010.

Shared Services, Cutting Costs & Innovative Strategies at Hotel 1898 Barcelona

Axiom Groupe, leader in production of conferences and communication, delivering business intelligence and strategic information, continuing their partnership with Hotel 1898 in Barcelona, announces its 3rd annual event: Shared Services.

From this event, September 22nd - 23rd, you will learn:

• Shared Services: insourcing versus outsourcing
• Global Sourcing, Expected Behaviours, Team management, Leadership
• Global Service Delivery Model combining efficiency and value added
• Meeting transformation targets through outsourcing and Offshoring
• Getting your Top Management support for the Shared Services Centre
• From Efficiency to Effectiveness in Shared Services
• People and culture
• Tax and control of SSC
• Getting the internal control framework right
• Key technologies in your SSC
• Creating a winning culture of SCC
• Re-ajusting your BPO to gain cash flow
• Managing complex reorganisation projects of the planning stage

A conference specially designed for General Managers, Presidents, Vice Presidents, Directors & Managers of Finances and Outsourcing.
Further information can be found at this PDF file.

Experience at La Isabela - Hotel 1898

hi just back from your hotel. had a wonderful time your hotel is fantastic rooms, staff terrace all great but only 1 drawback which is a major one for us. the price of soft drinks and water is ludicrous. we paid 6 euro for a drink of water and another 6 euro for a cola when we were at the pool one morning 12 euro in total because we were thirsty. it totally put us off having lunch or spending more time at pool as this was bad value for money. we have often spent more than this at a hotel pool but we would have had morning drinks ,lunch and afternoon coffee and sometimes more. it is not the amount but the value for money that counts. we went out for lunch and went to the beach on other days. it is money lost to your hotel which is a pity as you have got the rest right. we are not the only people who felt this and the pool is a major decision when choosing a hotel. please look at this as we would love to return but would choose somewhere else if this is still an isssue. Thanking you for a lovely holiday especially the wonderful staff at breakfast.

Experience written by sandra eglington, July 2010.

Hotel 1898 in Las Ramblas ..::.. La Isabela - H1898 terrace

Hotel 1898… Wow !!!

WOW… Not enough can be said about Hotel 1898 …
I stayed at both the Le Meridien and Hotel 1898 and 1898 wins hands down.

The service, amenities and facilities are just great. I really felt at home in the Deluxe Room - Great Terraces..

In fact it is one of the nicest hotels I have ever visited.

Cheers NN!

Experience posted by M_cat, June 2010

Live FIFA World Cup 2010 from Barcelona

Núñez i Navarro Hotels will offer you for free the FIFA World Cup matches on TV. We have all the matches, all the national teams, both on the Group Stage and the Rounds of 16, Quarters, Semifinals and the World Final of July 11th.

The FIFA World Cup, also called the Football World Cup or the Soccer World Cup, is the most widely viewed sporting event in the world. The championship has been awarded every four years since the first tournament in 1930, except in 1942 and 1946 when it was not contested because of World War II.

Seven nations have won the title. Brazil have won the World Cup a record five times, and they are the only team to have played in every tournament. Italy, the current champions, have won four titles, and Germany are next with three titles. The other former champions are Uruguay, winners of the inaugural tournament, and Argentina, with two titles each, and England and France, with one title each.

Stay at our nine hotels in Barcelona city center and follow your national team from your hotel room in Barcelona !!

Hotel 1898: a gem in Barcelona

Superior Hotel 1898. This hotel is a gem. We stayed one night for a seven night visit in Barcelona. Left H1898 after one night. Only to see what else was available, stayed at a few other hotels. Packed our bags, walked back to H1898 and said “We’re staying here”. Nothing compared to H1898. Not even the W Hotel.

For a superior hotel it has a genuine and classy feeling. The staff too. Very sophisticated, classy, smart, friendly and smiley. All without being stuffy. For a hotel with history. The energy is electrifying. If we ever return to Barcelona, we will be staying at H1898. Two pools.. roof top and a magical indoor pool. Wow. Seriously. I loved it.

Experience sent by Priscilla L. Schuyler, May 2010.

Brand Identity & Corporate Communication Excellence

“Excellent communication increases your business value”

Offering e-marketing solutions, best practice conferences, business training, sales incentives, in-house training, first class corporate hospitality and privileged membership services to European executives, Axiom Groupe provides a significant competitive advantage for enterprises. Axiom Groupe has selected Hotel 1898 in Las Ramblas has its hospitality partner in Barcelona.

Hotel 1898 in Barcelona will be hosting Axiom Events‘ next conference on June 17th & 18th where you will learn :

• How do you re-invent your business in time of crisis?
• How far can you ’stretch’ your brand and still remain credible?
• Combining market segmentation with customer’s understanding & brand’s identity
• Focusing on the brand’s aspects which drive customer buying patterns
• Building your brand more scientifically
• Base your segmentation schemes on current conditions: sizes, age, ethnicity, lifestyle, attitudes
• Assessing the impact of changes on future profitability
• Bounding the potential impact of trends & deciding which are worth reacting to
• Spot meaningful trends & determine their impact on customer’s landscape
• Decide which segment to target & how to go after them
• Distinguishing between cyclical effects & long term trends

 

The solution to re-invent your business and leverage your corporate reputation, with exclusive key speakers from succesful corporations such as Maersk, Orange, RTL Group, Airbus, Michelin, Philips or ING to mention some.

More information: Axiom Groupe   ..::..   Hotel 1898

Superb Hotel!

We stayed prior to an NCL cruise. When we arrived early, our room was ready for us! From the minute we stepped into the Barcelona Hotel 1898, we were treated professionally and friendly. The room was very clean, quiet, bedding comfortable, amenities excellent, and location, location, location. We are very happy to have stayed at the Hotel 1898 prior to this cruise. Our last cruise leaving out of Barcelona, we stayed at the Hotel Montecarlo just across the street. That hotel in our opinion did not come even close to the Hotel 1898. All future stays in Barcelona will be at the Hotel 1898! A good value for a tremendous hotel.

Experience written by catcrazy, March 2010.

www.hotel1898.com

Discover one of the most historic hotels in Barcelona

Hotel Granvia first opened its doors in 1935, offering luxurious accommodation in a refurbished 19th century palace. Its original owner, Doña Dorotea de Chopitea y Villota (1816-1891), was one of Barcelona’s most active and influential residents, and collaborated significantly to the construction of the Tibidabo Temple, the Sant Joan de Déu and Sacred Heart Hospitals, and many other religious, educational, and public health institutions in her time. Her philanthropy earned her the honorary title “Mother of the Poor,” and in 1983, she was declared Venerable by Pope John Paul II.

One of the highlights of the palace, originally built in 1870, is the grand staircase, which culminates in a columned gallery and stained-glass vault, the Don Bosco hall and its 500m garden-terrace. Each room in Hotel Granvia is completely unique, and fitted with 19th century furnishings and décor. Throughout its long history, the hotel has served as the setting for various films, television shows, and reports, among them Rafael Alcázar’s “The Greek Labyrinth,” an adaptation of Manuel Vázquez Montalbán’s novel of the same name, and Antoni Ribas’ “The Burned City,” set in Barcelona at the turn of the century, and starring Joan Manuel Serrat.

To celebrate its profound involvement in Barcelona’s history, Hotel Granvia invites you to dine at H1898 Restaurant, located in the historical building on the Ramblas that was once the site of the Philippines Tobacco Company, and now hosts the luxurious Hotel 1898.

The 75th Anniversary package includes:

• 2 nights at Hotel Granvia (one double room, with breakfast included)
• Complimentary bottle of wine to welcome you
• Dinner for two at H1898 Restaurant (tasting menu)

Book now and come Celebrate Hotel Granvia’s 75th Anniversary with us!

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