Christmas Comes But Twice A Year

A few weeks ago, my colleagues and I commenced the search for a suitable venue to hold our annual Christmas celebrations.

We even have a nominated party planner!

She discovered whilst making enquiries, that a city centre hotel was offering a free trial of its proposed Christmas shenanigans.

Could we turn down the opportunity for a freebie?

Certainly not!

What we expected was a four hour sales pitch.

Perhaps a sample of the Christmas menu in the form of a finger buffet.

Maybe an enticing offer which included low rate rooms on our chosen party night if we signed up.

What we got was the works!

Cocktails on arrival.

A massive three course, traditional Christmas meal.

Bottomless bottles of wine - not that I'm a huge fan of the grape - but still.

Coffee and mince pies.

Some cabaret.

A disco.

And a Christmas present!

Absolutely no hard sell.

It was pure pampering from start to finish.

In my mind, a very stylish business strategy that satisfied the potential customer in the hope of a little reciprocity!

Ho! Ho! Ho!