Jester wanted for hotel performances
It’s no joke. An Austrian hotel is advertising for a modern-day court fool, who is communicative, extroverted, musical, creative and imaginative. Applicants are asked to bring – and play – their musical instrument during the job interview. Also welcome: creative costumes. The successful candidate will earn 1,400 euros – around $1,900 – a month. Hotel … [Read the full story]
Hotel manager trapped in lift for 4 days
The Swedish manager of an Austrian hotel was trapped in a faulty lift for four days before a bread delivery man heard his cries for help. The 58-year-old was in good physical condition after his ordeal in the spa town of Bad Gastein near Salzburg, police in the mountainous Austrian province said. He told police … [Read the full story]
Is it 3rd time lucky, as Ronnie marries again
Rolling Stone, Ronnie Wood 65, and 34-year-old theatre producer Sally Humphreys said “I do” in a ceremony at London’s Dorchester Hotel. Ronnie declared: “I’m feeling great”. The guitarist married Sally in a low-key ceremony attended by star pals. And Ronnie, whose band’s compilation album GRRR! was released last month, looked thrilled as the pair posed … [Read the full story]
Speilberg is set for Golden Globe with Lincoln
Steven Spielberg is the frontrunner for next year’s Golden Globes Awards after receiving seven nominations for Lincoln. Daniel Day Lewis and Sally Field are shortlisted for acting prizes for their performances as President Abraham Lincoln and First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, while Spielberg is up for Best Director and the film itself is nominated for … [Read the full story]
Apparently, elephant poo coffee isn’t shit
If you like your coffee strong with plenty of nose, then Thailand could be your ideal destination, after a blend made from elephant dung was put on sale by an upmarket hotel chain. The Black Ivory blend, made from coffee beans digested and excreted by Thai elephants, is billed as producing a particularly smooth cup. … [Read the full story]
An emu walks into a bar…
No, seriously. An emu does walk into a bar…and then he shits on the carpet. The rude creature found its way into Denham’s Shark Bay Hotel in Western Australia, catching the attention of patrons. But he managed to escape before Administration Manager Ben Jones got to the scene. “I ran out of the office to … [Read the full story]
Breaking News: Whitney Houston found dead
Singer Whitney Houston, aged 48, is dead. Musicians, many already in Los Angeles ahead of the Grammys, have lined up to pay tribute. Houston, whose hits include I Will Always Love You, was found dead in her room at the Beverly Hilton on Saturday, hours before a traditional pre-Grammys diner hosted by veteran producer Clive Davis, … [Read the full story]
MANUEL! YOU’VE POISONED THE GUESTS!
A hotel in the resort where Fawlty Towers was set has been closed down after 30 guests went down with a stomach bug. The Majestic Templestowe Hotel in Torquay, Devon, has been shut for a week for cleaning. Owner James Wright said, “It is nothing to do with our hotel. It could be brought in … [Read the full story]
