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[siarahotels]

Asset management in the hotel industry involves the strategic oversight and optimization of a hotel’s assets to maximize its value and profitability. 

[beaconskyhospitality1]

BHS TREND WATCH MARISA SUKOSOL

The Thai hotel industry is looking for greener pastures. With the escalation of green consumer trends and heightened competition, sustainability is a key factor in successful brand management of hotels. Increased accreditations in planet-friendly practices are driving the hospitality industry to prove their environmental merit.

Sustainability in Thai hospitality is not just a passing trend. It is quickly becoming a priority and a moral must-do for hotel businesses who are fast adopting sustainable practises in operations as well as sales.

Mark Van Ogtrop, Executive Director Beacon Sky Hospitality met with Marisa Sukosol Nunbhaksi, Executive Vice President of Sukosol Hotels and Vice President of the Thai Hotels Association to discuss sustainability within the Thai hotel industry.

MVO: Please share with us an update on Sukosol Hotels

MSN: We’ve been in the hotel business for nearly 50 years, which started with the Siam Bayshore in Pattaya. Today, we have five hotels; 3 in Pattaya and two in Bangkok and in a couple of years we will be opening The Siam in Chiang Mai.

MVO: What are the Thai Hotels Association (THA) objectives?

MSN: THA has close to 1,000 member hotels, large and small operating all over the country. When there is an issue that impacts the Thai hospitality industry, such as sustainability, the association represents our hotel members when communicating with government and the private sector and provides thought leadership and recommendations to our members.

Another of our duties is to ensure that Thai hotels remain competitive in the worldwide marketplace. This involves a lot of training and education for our members.

Sustainability is an important trend in hospitality that effects everyone’s lives. The THA is increasingly promoting sustainable practices in hotel operations.

MVO: What trends have you seen evolve recently?

MSN: Sustainability, with the reduction of single-use plastics, which is a component of a hotel’s waste management operation, is the trend right now. Consumer demand of wanting less disposable plastics in their travel journey is growing and initiating a plastics reduction within the Thai hotels industry.

Demand for green meetings is also driving the business events sector. At Sukhosol Hotels we offer a green meetings package to event planners. We aim to reduce the resources that are consumed at meetings, minimalizing our carbon footprint with less energy consumption, plastics-free service of drinking water, use of local products and reducing food waste.

MVO: What challenges do Thai hotels face in becoming more sustainable? 

MSN: Sustainability makes business. Implementing green initiatives can save costs and positively impact hotel profitability.

Green certification is important. Certification provides third party verification of what hotels are doing in terms of environmental conservation. A big problem in Thailand that effects everyone is waste management. The infrastructure cannot properly handle the amount of waste being generated. Recycling plants cannot handle the volume or types of waste. Hotels need to be more mindful in reducing their waste. Proper waste management is the main challenge facing Thai hotels.

MVO: What is the responsibility of Government and the Private Sector to drive sustainability?

MSN. It takes two to Tango. Sustainability is a Public-Private partnership and we are blessed that initiatives driven by THA have been supported by the Thai government. While international chain hotels operate in the main cities and tourist destinations, most of the hotels and guesthouses in Thailand are SMEs. These small businesses do not always have the economic means to adopt new ways of doing business. This is where the government has been very supportive of smaller hospitality operators. Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau has also been leading the way with education, accreditation and their Green Meetings Guide.

Our role at THA is to build awareness and educate hotels in sustainability and how important this is for our future. If our hotel members wish to compete internationally, this is what our members should do. Consumer demand is driving change towards more sustainable operations.

MVO: What advice do you have for hotel owners and what action you would like to see?

MSN: Sustainability makes business sense. Sustainability is also ‘Cool’ and it is something that you should do. When building a hotel business, we need protect the resources that the business is dependent upon – the natural environment, local community and staff. Going green saves costs.

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ProMiller, a Third Party Hotel Management Company, helps hotel owners with the management aspect of the hotel by taking charge of the 360-degree operations. We ensure the deployment of human resources at different operational levels and an able General Manager to ensure flawless management. One of the advantages of third-party hotel management is that it can lead to improved efficiency and profitability. A hotel property management company offering third-party management has access to specialized expertise and resources that may not be available to individual hotel owners.

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Robin Hood - One Shot

One shot i started while i was on the family trip. Kind of thought of it during breakfast and liked the idea, so I drafted it and finally got around to finishing it. ;)

Warnings: MDNI 18+ Smut...lots of descriptive smut. Hostage intake, thief/robberies, held at knife point, cursing's, philandering, maltreatment, hints of domestic abuse.....i think that's it.

Smirking as he processes the article, Heeseung tosses the newspaper aside and sets his sights on the magazine that he picked up earlier. Eyes gliding over the cover, the working of his mind maps out the details and operation of his next target.

“Forbes 2023 Most Successful Business of the year, NIA Hotel”

…………………….

Dawning his attire, he laces his black combat boots and manages the fit of his all-black ensemble. Glancing off to the side, the handsome young man places on his black cap, the ‘tip of the spear’ that finishes his look, along with a black mask that covered his nose and mouth, leaving on his eyes to remain partially exposed.  Time to go to work.

NIA hotel had the largest revenue in the world, and how convenient that the main hotel building in this city, would contain high valued items on the top floor. It was the largest hotel building in the world with over fifty stories of rooms that carried only the prestigious guests or people with serious money. The owner of the hotel personally had lived in the fiftieth level, along with valuable assets hidden in a safe.

For weeks, Heeseung had calculated his moment to strike as he had spent his months portraying as a staff member of the hotel, sneaking in and stealing their attire and badges, gaining access to the very top floor as he scouted the details of his plan. Getting passed the guards was easy, finding the hidden safe was even easier.

Exiting his rather lavish suite, being the world’s top thief had it’s perks. Even when he disbursed his little ‘gifts’ to the desolate communities, the valued amount of his steal was more than enough for him to retire at such a young age, yet he found life to be more interesting while living in sin.

Living on the top floor himself, Heeseung couldn’t possibly blow his cover by taking the main entrance and exiting through the heavily guarded lobby. So, he opts to exit out of the window, all the way down from twenty stories up. With zip lining wire, wheeled in a small spindle-gun, he takes aim and shoots out at a street light. Once the puncturing arrow had pierced the post, releasing the quick dry cement foam that set the tip in place, he hooked a shoulder strap to the cable, securing his swift travel down and across from his penthouse. Reaching the post, he propels a soft stop by swinging his feet up just before meeting with the post. With the sharp and jagged cleats on the bottom of his footwear, and the handheld spikes at the hilt of his belt, he climbs down the post until he meets the ground safely, and just in time as Jake pulls up in a black van, carrying the additional passengers that all took part of tonights event.

“Pick up service!” Sunghoon chuckles out as he opens the door. Smirking, as evident by his slightly squinted eyes, Heeseung walks up and enters the van, with his deep chuckle heard faintly behind his mask, he takes Sunghoon's hand as the latter pulls Heeseung up and inside the vehicle before sliding the door shut.

“Hey bro, looking good.” Jay remarks as he types away on his laptop. All seven crew members had their part in ensuring that each night, one such as this, went smoothly as they reduced the chances of capture. Through the process of elimination, the group became operationally steady as each member took on their respective roles, making each gig, a success.

Jay was the expert subject matter on computer technology and came from a family of money, so naturally he was able to equip himself with the highest technology products in the industry that included 3D printing, code crypting, hacking, and information intelligence. Sunoo was in charge of the costumes and outfits, creating and organizing the lavish attire for each time they scouted their targets. Jungwon was their communications guru, able to manipulate, splice, and alter wires within any radio system. Niki covered everything in regards to security, and spent the weeks leading to tonight portraying as a member of the hotel’s security staff, gaining access to all the hot spots of the multiple camera angles and motion of direction. Along with Heeseung, he would be the only other member to remain inside the building as he staged himself inside the security post, manipulating the camera systems and quietly detaining the staff members to avoid interruptions.

Jake spent his earlier days racing cars as a hobby, knowing how to move a car effortlessly and memorizing the most discreet pathways of the city, he mapped out their routes and plotted the additional rendezvous points. Sunghoon was the only one among the group that had military experience, having served three years right after high school. The man was notorious in taking apart every piece of equipment and device used in military weaponry and combat stealth, leading him to borrow the ideas from the strategic design and replicating them with the aid of his fellow military connections. Heeseung was the one who would bring home the goods. Being nearly as tall and flexible as Niki, but having the stealth and charm to play his way through contacts, not to mention being gifted with the rare ability of determining pitch of sound, Heeseung could decode any safe just merely by the sound of their clicks. Together, all seven men had spent years effortlessly gaining millions in net worth, all in a single night.

As Jake steered the van through his mapped route, Jay instructs Heeseung as he issues him the pin code to the safe.

“I hacked into the manufactures system, the owner of the hotel uses a company called iSafe.”

Heeseung smirks as he configures his watch. “iSafe? Is that some sort of ripoff from the apple product?”

“Not a rip off, it IS Apple. Its not widely promoted by the company since they are exclusive and remain affordable through word of mouth only. The techs that run the Apple products designed the key pad. I hacked into their systems and found his code, it’s the numbers of his girlfriend’s initials.”

“Girlfriend huh? Wonder if the wife knows about that.”

“Worse, the wife not only knows about it, she has to accept it since there’s no prenup and her family is against divorce. If she decides to leave him, she’ll get nothing. Plus it doesn’t help that it was an arranged marriage set up by her own father.”

“Ouch.” Heeseung remarks. Merely issuing as he clicks in the coordinates on his watch while Niki texts it by phone.  

“Yeah, I dipped into this dude’s background. He’s honestly a scumbag, it looks like their whole marriage has been a complete shit show. Man also has a type and it’s definitely..….well….here.”

Displaying a stilled image, Jay reflects the face of an attractive yet heavily altered woman. It was clearly evident that she had plastic surgery, yet that didn’t necessarily turn Heeseung off….not until....

“I’d still tap it.” Heeseung chuckles out.

“Well watch this video first....then tell me how you really feel.” Hitting play, Jay plays out a recording of the pair during their sexual encounter, the woman’s face was filled with so much botox, she displayed absolutely no inflection in her expression, yet her mouth, remained just barely parted, admitted the most pitiful sounding moans the entire crew has ever heard. Laughing at her expense, each member issued a look of confusion as they all compared the sound to farm animals.

“What the fuck? Is that a cow?” Sunghoon inquires as he listens in on the video.

Smirking, Heeseung asks Jay how in the world he acquired the recording.

“He saves all the footage from his hidden cameras in his laptop, I saw that shit and had to see it myself.” Jay laughs out.

Getting a good laugh at the woman’s pathetic expression…or lack thereof, Jake chimes in as he issues out the estimated time of arrival.

“Heeseung, you got 10 minutes.”

Clicking in the last of the coordinates, Heeseung nodded as he shifts his gaze up, and gets into position near the door. Sunghoon grabs onto the handle as he pats on Heeseungs back.

“Be safe. You know where the alternative meet up point is should anything goes wrong?”

Nodding, Heeseung reassures the information as Sunghoon confirms.

“2 minutes.” Jake issues.

Counting down, Heeseung crouches as he braces for impact. With Sunghoon staging by the door, Jake counts off the remaining five seconds as he glides and maneuvers the vehicle towards the curbed edge of the unidentifiable spot.

“5…..4…..3…..2….1! Now!” Jake states as the wheels begin to slightly screech and he purposely planes the vehicle to its side in a rotated motion. Sunghoon pulls the door wide as Heeseung leaps out and softly lands on solid ground as the van never stops moving. Continuously making its way out of the scene and heading to the vantage point, the crew quickly drives away, leaving to swap out the vehicle and stage it nearby the hotel, within communication range.

Leaving no sound to trace or alert anyone of his landing, Heeseung swiftly rolled into the shadows and remained hidden as he maneuvered his way towards the back of the building. Narrowed in an alleyway, Heeseung used the first set of coordinates and located the massive HVAC unit by finding the large vent on the side of the building. Using one of the many toys Sunghoon had given him, he used a multi-tool to unscrew the vent, while Niki controlled the angle of the security camera by gliding the rollover mouse and deterring its line of sight away from Heeseung.

“Okay you’re out of sight. Do your thing Heeseung.” Niki calmly sounds off with a deep voice, all the while the real security staff remained knocked out from the chloroform gas bomb he set off just moments before entering in with a gas mask. Some more goodies that Sunghoon had acquired through his military connections.

Nodding to himself upon hearing Niki’s voice through the bud earpiece, Heeseung finishes up with detaching the vent. Gliding into the duct. It was large enough for him to crawl and move around as he made his way inside the HVAC room, located in the basement.

“I’m in.” Heeseung communicates as he detaches the second vent and enters the room.

Locating the main vent that led to the main air duct, providing majority of the building's airflow, Heeseung detached it from the wall as he did with the other two, and began crawling through the aluminum crevice as he reads the second set of coordinates. Gliding through, he reaches his second destination as he kicks out the vent from the inside.

“Niki am I good?” Heeseung radio’s in.

Locking the elevators internally by setting the magnetic locking feature, Niki leaves all but one elevator stagnant. Looking into the cameras, he ensures the elevator was not in use. Once confirmed, Niki clears Heeseung, to which the latter listens in as he waits for his que.

“Coming up in 3…..2……1…” Niki calmly counts down as Heeseung hears in for the rising of the elevator, which Niki controlled as he operated the feature from the security room. Heeseung waits for the perfect timing as the elevator box rises up. Taking out a small handle, staging it near the roof of the aluminum duct, he presses the button and the handle extends into a pull up bar, securing itself between the two walls with its suction tipped ends. Sliding underneath the bar, feet first, he hangs himself out from the opening as he grips firmly on the extended piece. Looking down, he waits until the roof of the elevator was within his sight, nearly ten feet away before he releases his grip and softly lands on top, riding the box all the up to the top floor.

Looking at the numbers assigned to each vent, reflecting the floor level, Heeseung iterated the numbers to Niki as he continued to control the elevator through the systems automatic feature.

“Coming up on the fiftieth floor.” Niki remarks. As the elevator box reached the top, Niki pauses the motorized mechanism by halting the elevator through its emergency stop feature, ultimately allowing Heeseung to detach the vent and crawl through the top floor within the main duct line.

“Thanks for the lift.” Heeseung chuckles out through the communication piece, a small speaker pin that he attached to his collar.

Crawling through, going off the third coordinates, Heeseung pauses as he reaches the location of a side vent.

“Just reached third coordinates……am I good?”

Carefully scanning through the hidden cameras of the large presidential suite, the entire fiftieth floor, Niki ensures that all was clear on his end.

“All is clear here. Jay?”

Chiming in, Jay radios in an affirmative as he manipulates a military drone that Sunghoon acquired, having firm access of the hotel owner and his girlfriend enjoying their night out as they grab dinner and prepare to take a flight out, while the wife had remained on vacation.

“You’re good Heeseung.”

Kicking out the vent, Heeseung slides out and scans the immediate area. Inside the dining area, the lights had all remained off as the occupants were out and away.

“Too easy….” Heeseung smirks as he quietly makes his way towards the master bedroom. The entire floor level was larger than most foundational houses, it had a cathedral type ceiling and an expanded open floor plan. Not to mention the furnishings and luxury antique paintings that all hung delicately on the French styled panels that decorated the walls.

“Which painting was it again Niki?” Heeseung radios in.

“It’s going to be the one of Mona Lisa.”

“THE Mona Lisa painting?” Heeseung issues as he was stunned by Niki’s response.

“Not the actual, but it is a genuine replica, and its much larger. It still costed him a pretty penny, I think Jay said he paid over 10 million for it. He hired a bunch of artists to trace and reflect every exact curve and brush stroke as the original.”

“The man has money…..good thing I’m about to take it, his girlfriend could use a break from all those surgeries…any more silicone and she might pop.” Heeseung jokes as he reaches the replica portrait.

“Hey lady, you here alone?” Heeseung quietly speaks as he admires the large portrait.

Tracing the edges of the frame, he feels for the specific feature behind the painting’s main creation. Upon feeling the nub, he presses in and hears in on the clicking sound of the frame detaching from the locking mechanism, gently swinging open as Heeseung reveals the hidden key pad that Jay had fore-mentioned, completely flushed with the wall.

Entering the code, the wall slides open within a framed compartment, revealing the top notch safe that contained an elaborate dial. Just as he was about to get to work, Niki chimes in on the radio.

“Heeseung, get out of sight, someones coming.”

“Shit….” Whispering as he curses himself, Heeseung quickly migrates over into the master closet, which alone, was larger than his own penthouse. Taking refuge within one of the mirrored hanging cabinets, he stands in quietly. Rushing out of the open area, the frame quietly swings open once more as he wasn't able to fully secure it in time.

“Who the fuck came up?” Jay radios in.

“Not sure, it looks like the owner had additional security members a few floor levels down…must be a new security feature because that wasn’t set before. But this guy had to have used the ladder well and gone directly up while I was tracking Heeseung’s movements and operating the stand-alone elevator.” Niki explains, calmly tracking the security guard as he conducts his hourly night rove, as prescribe by the head of security and checks the entire main floor level.

“Heeseung you good?” Jay inquires.

“Yeah I’m good…just hiding out.”

“Stay put, I’ll let you know when it’s clear.” Niki reassures as he uses the security cameras that covered the entire floor level, all but the master suite and bathrooms.

Watching as the security guard did his roves, Niki cursed himself the moment he watches the guard taking notice of the painting swung open.

“He saw the painting. Heeseung stay hidden.” Niki radios in.

“Fuck, we gotta go.” Jay issues. “Heeseung stay put, this place is about to be swarmed with cops, we’ll let you know when all is clear right before they come through. Niki, you need to get out of there man.”

“Already moving. Where are you guys staged?”

“A few blocks away, we’ll swoop by and pick you up at Main street, three buildings down from the hotel. Heeseung where are you right now?”

“I’m inside one of the clothing cabinets inside the main closet.”

Instructing Heeseung, Jay continues to elaborate the alternative plan.

“Alright, stay there. Once we get Niki, you’ll have about 10 minutes before the cops show up and reach the top floor, also the owner has been informed, so we’ll have to swoop by and get you fast before he comes back. Can you get down in five?

“Yeah.”

“Okay, meet us at the same spot. We gonna have to kill all comms in order for the radio waves and frequency to be left untraceable. Don’t discard the pieces, just crush it and bring all the components back with you.”

“Got it.”

Ending the communication, Heeseung takes both, the ear piece and the speaker pin, drops it on the floor and stomps it with his boots, before stuffing the evidence in his cargo pocket. Exiting out of the master closet, ensuring that the security guard that blew their cover had already left, Heeseung began making his way out and back to the vent, where he would start migrating to the ladder well and quickly make his way out before the entire building goes on lock down. With just four minutes left, he rushes out and makes his way through the narrow corridor and takes a sharp turn around the corner, where he bumped into you.

Gasping as you felt the rush of hard muscle bashing into you, all the while a pair of strong hands simultaneously reaches up and pins your arms to your sides, Heeseung was just as shocked as you were the moment he felt himself bumping into your body. With the lights remaining off, he quickly reacts without investigating on who exactly he ran into. Turning you around, he pulls you back into his chest as he raises a sharp blade up to your neck and pulls you away and back into the master suite.

“Not one fucking sound. Nod at me.” With his other hand covering your mouth, his deep tone was fierce and forceful, yet calm…too calm, considering he was trapped on the top floor. But, the man was a professional, so it was only natural for him be composed. Nodding as he bids you to do, he continued to drag you back over toward the master bedroom and locks the door.

Your phone began ringing the moment you both entered the master suite, reflecting your husband’s number, which came in as an unfamiliar contact since you never bothered saving it. Initially, you were fond and very much in love with your husband, finding him to be both handsome and kind. But the moment the ceremony of the wedding had ended, he revealed his act and exposed his displeasing nature as a man with absolutely no value or respect for anyone other than himself. He was narcissistic, materialistic, and a philanderer. You grew to despise everything about him, so much, that you had refused to save any part of him in your life, to include his own cell number.

“Whose that?” Heeseung asks, still unable to see your face as all the lights remained off.

“M…my husband….”

“Husband?”

“Yes…..he’s the owner of this hotel….” You softly spoke out.

“You’re….his wife?.....I thought you were on vacation?”

Somewhat shocked at knowing about your whereabouts, you calmly elaborated as you admitted to secretly arriving back home sooner than expected.

“I…I was…..but I had to come back to….to pick up my divorce papers….” You calmly stated, saddened as the emotions of losing connections with your family was produced from this divorce. It was the only reason why you were hesitant, but you couldn’t take it anymore. As much as you wanted to remain connected with them, you only had one life to live, and you couldn’t possibly see yourself living in a lonely state with a husband that you hated, much less hating you back.

Meanwhile, Heeseung cursed himself as he continued to pin the blade to your skin.

“Answer it. Do anything stupid and I’ll slit your throat, so be a smart girl.” Heeseung instructs. You nod as you answered the call.

“Hello?.....”

“Why did you turn the security members away?”

“I…..just got in....i'm too tired and want to get some sleep……so I told them to come back tomorrow.”

“You dumb bitch, someone just broke in. Are you seriously not going to let the security members investigate the house? just wait till i get there, i'll slap you smart.”

Pausing, you quietly and calmly continued to reassure your husband that all was well…..which turned out favorably for Heeseung.

“There’s….no one here. I already checked and nobody took anything……”

“The team said someone tried to break into the safe.”

“yes but…..they had left before they could open it……i'm going to be here....i'll stay awake for a while and keep an eye on it…….but I’m too tired to deal with your security team……they can come back tomorrow.”

“so you’re sleeping there tonight? That’s a change.”

“Well……I figured since your secretary said you were going to be taking a flight to the Caribbean tonight, the house was going to be empty….for once.”

“Huh..sneaky. Well, since you’re there, I guess I don’t have to head back. We’re turning around and going back to the airport but if you see anyone, call security and text me.”

Gulping out of irritation, you calmly reassured him. “Yeah…..i got it.”

“Good little watch doggie. Be good and watch the house while we’re out oh, and Denise says hi.”

In the background, your husbands girlfriend could be heard as she teases a long “Hiiiiiiiii y/n.” as he places the phone on speaker. Heeseung furrowed his brows in annoyance at the total scummy attitude that the man displayed towards you. Despite whatever problems you both had in the marriage, there wasn’t any real reason he could see that would justify the man’s treatment towards you.

“Please polish all my jewelry while we’re gone, I would appreciate it!” Denise states. Both her and your husband continue to taunt you as it became evident that Denise had been living in your house, with your husband, as you had taken up on living in one of the other rooms in the hotel to create some diversion from the ugly pair. If it wasn’t one of the rooms within the forty-nine remaining floors, it was elsewhere in the city or lodging on whatever part of the world you could get away to. So long as you didn’t have to remain beside them.

“by the way, I heard you picked up divorce papers. You really going through with it?” your husband mocks out curiously.

“Yes…”

“Does daddy disapprove? Did he disown you yet? Does he even know?”

You stayed silent as you tried to alter the conversation to its end.

“Just sign it once you get back and I’ll have my things moved out in the meantime.”

“Good riddance, Denise needs more closet space, she says she’s tired of sharing everything with you. Anyhow, you sure nobody got into my safe?”

“yeah…..”

“Take a photo and send it to me. We’re pulling up at the airport right now, so send it within the next ten minutes before we take off, I don’t intend to keep my phone on while we’re up in the air.”

“Okay…..”

Hanging up and ending the call, your husband seemed to be reassured that all was well at the house, more so now that you were home.

“give me your phone.” Heeseung calmly instructs. Doing so, he takes it and drags you towards the safe. Handing it back to you, he tells you to take the photo and send it immediately. You did as he instructed, before handing it back to him as he extends his hand to look over the text.

“Why the fuck did you marry him? Dude is an asshole.”

“……I didn’t really have a choice…..”

Remaining calm and stoic, reflecting your deepest state of unhappiness, you continued to converse with the young man in the dark, not at all knowing what you both looked like. Suddenly, helicopters from afar could be heard making their way over towards the hotel.

“Shit, come here.” Taking you by the arm, he drags you back into the master bedroom, where all the lights remained off and the curtains closed. Taking you into the corner, he pins you back to his chest with his blade remaining close to your neck, all the while he peaked in through a tiny gap between the curtains and looked over the entire area. Taking your phone, he dials in and contacts Jay.

Answering, Jay figured that it was Heeseung as the number came in unrecognizable, yet he recalled seeing it when he hacked and viewed your, and your husband’s profiles. Piecing everything together, Jay figured Heeseung must have made contact with you upon seeing your number.

“Bro, where are you?”

“I’m still on the top floor…..wife came back early.”

“Yeah I figured…I sort of recognized the number. Are you good?”

“Yeah I am, but cops are everywhere and so are the helo’s….”

“Yeah we see them. You’re going to have to stay put. Did she call security?”

“Nah, and it ooks like they wont be coming up. Husband also is….appeased….knowing that his money is safe.”

“Yeah, I was tracing him through the drone, looks like he ended up going to the airport after all. But you’ll have a solid two hours before you can come out. They’re going to do a thorough rendezvous search around the perimeter of the building, and then slowly expand out throughout the city. We’re heading out but we’ll come back to get you, in the meantime, stay there and don’t come out until we call. You gonna have her phone on you?”

“yeah, I’ll be here.”

“Okay, hang tight, we got some time so chill out for a bit.”

“Yeah sure….” Heeseung mocked out as he slightly rolled his eyes while Jay chuckled.

“You’ll be fine man, trust me. Just don’t leave until I call.”

At that, both ended the phone conversation while Heeseung remained vigilant in scouting the area outside as he held you hostage. With the lights peering into the bedroom windows, he could vaguely make out your hair and the tip of your nose from you side profile as your locks framed your face delicately. He was too focused on what was going on outside, he didn’t take any notice of your dress, which was styled as a wrap, similar to that of a robe with a belted sash that held it in place. It began to come loose and slip off. The tie from the satin material was far too delicate for it to remain in place with how you were being pulled, moved, and pushed around as Heeseung shifted positions, dragging you along as he continued to study the movements and routes of each helicopter, plus the cop cars that all remained staged around the entire hotel.

You wanted to say something but feared of speaking as the grip of his hand tightened over your mouth. Slowly as the seconds went by, and each time Heeseung shifted and moved from one window to another, your dress came undone, slipping off your shoulders and collecting at the bend of your elbows while the sleeves coiled up and the entire body of it draped over your derriere, exposing your body. With only a pair of panties on, you slightly whimpered as you felt yourself become completely exposed.  

Hearing your voice, he takes a glance down, initially confused as to why he felt your back shiver, when he noticed your dress removed. With your hands pinned on your sides, he made out the fabric thorough the harsh lighting that peeked in from the windows, and noticed the slinkiness of the material, causing him to piece together on just how you ended up becoming nearly naked in front of him.

With the intent on letting you fix yourself, he was just a split second away from instructing you to dress yourself, when you shifted your head inward, facing in his direction as you felt it hard to breathe since his large hand was not only covering your mouth, but his fingers were blocking the airway of your nostrils as well. Taking in your movement, he caught sight of your face and was essentially stunned….so much that he hadn’t immediately realized that you were barely getting any oxygen, which had caused you to admit another whimper as you furrowed your brows together, squinting your eyes shut and shifting your face upwards, where Heeseung gained a better view of it in the lighting, all the while you lifted a hand and placed it on top of his. Finally realizing that you were struggling for air, his eyes widened as he noted his hand blocked our nostrils and mouth. Quickly removing it, you harshly gasped as you shifted your face back to center and your chest raised up high as you took in a deep breath once you felt air traveling back through to your lungs.

Watching as you regained your breath, Heeseung had quickly wrapped his arm around your waist, supporting your body as you felt lightheaded and went limp from the rush of air hitting you. Slightly bent at the hip, your body shakes as your hair drapes over while your head hangs low, leaving your entire back exposed and your rear pressed up against his groin. You were far too beautiful to be treated in such a manner as he witnessed earlier, how could anyone treat someone like you like trash? You were so lovely in the face, and built with such gorgeous feminine attributes, you were the most breathtaking thing he’s ever seen.

“Why in the fuck is he hitting up that blow up doll when he’s got her….?”

Perplexed at how any man could be married to someone as other worldly as you, and yet choose someone who was highly altered with a synthetic face, Heeseung couldn’t believe how foolish your husband was.

“Is he fucking blind?......Does he not like real women?.....”

Continuing on with his pensive thought, you finally gained composure as you stood upright, brushing your hair back as you steadied yourself.

Grabbing on to you, his black leathered, fingerless gloves was all you could feel against your bare waist, with your hair draped over your shoulder and dangling against your breasts, you remained perfectly still as he held you tightly against his body. Your back felt as if it was melting against his chest, and while his grip was strong, his breathing was calm and soft.

His nose touches your cheek as you felt his lips tap against your helix when he spoke in a low growling tone.

“Look at me…”

Hesitant….you remained still as you felt a wave of fear hit you. But the moment he tugged on your waist harshly, he reiterates his demand. “I said……look at me….”

Doing as he bids, you shut your eyes gently as you slowly turned your face to look over to him. Slowly opening, you make eye contact and for the first time tonight, you saw his face. He had a slightly sharp nose with high cheekbones, along with wide eyes and cupid bowed lips; his facial features were somewhat defined and matured, yet reflected a certain softness and youth to their expression. Gazing into your eyes, he lost himself as he whispered out….

“Fuck……”

Resting his chin on top of your shoulder, his body relaxes and alleviates the pressure of the blade from your neck, allowing you to breathe a little easier. Yet it was too soon for you to take in any comfort from his demeanor since  he began to scrape the smooth edge of the blade against your skin, moving it up and down along the center of your throat.  Calmly, he speaks as the tip of his nose brushes against your cheek, with his chin remained resting on the nook of your shoulder.

“……look at me some more.”

You shifted your eyes and locked your vision with his black iris, despite being hidden under the bill of his black cap, you could tell that his eyes were so black, that it lacked any natural luster as they were voided of any shine and remained matte in its bold and dark color, resembling coal. Yet you were surprised, he was quite handsome, and his deep voice had paired his features nicely.

Collapsing the pocket-knife and shoving it inside his cargo pocket, he remained staring as he fully embraced you by the waist, and pulled you in.

“you can relax. I’m not going to hurt you….wasn’t ever going to.”

Breathing steadily, you gave a slight nod as you tried to create just a tad bit of distance between your pressed bodies, yet the moment you took a tiny half step forward, you felt his grasp pull you closer than ever. Whimpering out a soft moan, you shuttered as he rubbed his nose and took in a large, inhaled scent of your perfume.

Groaning upon feeling your body pressed up to his groin, even he couldn’t make sense out of his actions, he was just acting out of what felt right………and you felt more than right. You felt perfect.

Whimpering once more, you shifted slightly as you tried to cover your chest once you had felt one of his hands trailing up to your breasts. Turning your face away, he didn’t stop moving even upon seeing you shy away and trying to cover yourself, instead, he merely shushed you by pressing his lips against your ear.

“Shhhh…..its okay baby…….”

Hearing his soft voice melted you, and you felt your body sink into his while your chest heaved deeply as you started to lose control of your breathing.

“…..how long has it been…..since hubs touched you?” he asks, as he cupped your breast and admitted a slight squeeze while his nose dragged upward near the tip of your ear, resting right above the helix. With a small peck, his lips tap against your ear, causing you to become more unsteady as you felt the knot forming in your gut….something you hadn’t felt for far too long.

“I……mm……it was only once…..after our wedding ….” You mumbled out softly, your tone sounded angelic to him. It was similar to that of a wind chime, with gentle tones of high pitch.

Squeezing both of your breasts, his tongue traces the lining of your ear. The sensation was so good, you hadn’t entirely meant to moan and tilt your head off to the side, giving him more access, yet you couldn’t help it. Reaching behind, you planted your palms on his thighs and tried once more to push yourself way to create some distance, yet this time it was just out of teasing spite as you yearned for more of his tenacity. To be craved by a man was something you were missing out on in life….to be craved by Robin Hood himself, was a big bonus.

Sensing your mannerism and the playful vibe you admitted while softly feeling his legs as you pushed, he pulled….slowly….playing right back. “Ooooh…..trying to get away from me?” He smirks against your hair. You slightly shook your head as you arched your back and pressed the back of your head gently against his lips as your derriere dug deeper against his pelvis. That nearly did him in, gripping you harshly by cupping your breasts, he pulled you and smacked your back against his chest as he burrowed his face into your ear. Whispering in a deep and sensual tone, he says to you, “tell me what you want…..tell me and I’ll give it to you….I’ll give you…..e-v-e-r-y-thing…..”

Raising his hand, he sides eye you with desire written all over his face as he sticks out his tongue, and licks the tip of his middle finger. Traveling downward, he slips it into your panties, and uses the same finger to rub the small nub of your clitoris. Gasping for air, with the punch of pleasure banging your gut and chest, you whimpered aloud as you begged him with a whining tone, “ugh!....i….i want. It……..i want it…..”

“say it louder….” Sliding his finger up and down along your slit, he uses the moisture admitted from the crevice of your womanhood and slowly inserts it inside you. “I want it! I want it!.....” you nearly screamed out as you felt him lift your frame by the inserting grasp he had. With his finger inside, and his palm cupping the base of your soft spot, he raised you to your tip toes as he would slowly thrust it in and out. “ugh! P-please……”

“Please what?” he antagonizes out, yearning to hear more of your begging tones, getting more aroused each time you spoke out to him….yearning for him just as much he was yearning for you.

“Come on baby…..tell it to me like you really want it……tell it to me….like how you really want it…..”

Adding more ferocity to his thrust, his finger re-enters inside your hole as the squelching sound of the lubricant becomes louder and screams inside the bedroom. Feeling yourself gushing out, you finally caved in as you nearly collapsed, had it not been your grasp on his fitted cargo pants along with his wrap around your waist. “….p….please…….fuck me…..”

Turning you around so suddenly, he plasters his arms around your frame as he pulls you into an intense and feasting kiss. Never once breaking, you both nearly ran out of breath until he finally admitted a small gasp of air before proceeding. Bending at the knees, his hands reach down and around your back thighs as he swiftly lifts and cradles your legs around his waistline, carrying you over to the king size bed. Laying you down gently, he hovers above our frame as you both scooted towards the center, remaining in contact through the touch of your lips.

Once in position, he props himself on his knees as his military styled clothing continued to show off his lithe frame. Opening your legs wider, he softly rubs his fingertips against your thighs as he hooks them under your panties, and slides them off. Pulling your legs up and together, he slides the fabric off and tosses them to the side while keeping your ankles pinned together, resting atop his shoulder. Caressing and cuffing them together with one hand, he reaches down and unzips his pants slowly while biting down on his bottom lip, staring directly into our eyes. With the lights from the city peering into through the windows and curtains, a dimmed hue of a glow set the atmosphere right as he admired how beautiful you looked under him.

Slowly taking out his shaft, it pokes against the back of your legs as your ankles continued to rest over his shoulder, covering his length from your vision. You could tell that he was long and thick, based off how it felt against your skin as he rubbed it up and down, and tapped it against your thighs.  With the bulging tip, he slides it up and down in between the folds of your slit, coating it with that glistening shine that coated his finger. Entering, the tight pressure of your cavity caused his breath to growl as he tilts his head far back, exposing his protruding Adams Apple.

“Fuck you’re tight….”

Whimpering, you shift your face away as you winced in pain. Reaching up, your hands grab hold of his shirt as you dug your fingers into the material and his abdominal muscles. “Ugh!......i…it hurts!”

Remained facing with the ceiling, as he gasped out a breath of his own, he nodded faintly as he spoke “I know…..but I’m going to take care of that for you in a second……I’m going to take care….of you….” slowly bucking his hips in, he inserts, inch by inch until he finally was all inside you.

Enjoying the warmth of softness of your moist tissue, he flickers his cock as it rests inside, tapping against your walls while the pre-cum seeped out and puddled inside you. Looking back down at you, he finally caught his breath after taking a moment to appreciate the feeling of your body. Like the finest silk, you felt far too good for him to not begin thrusting.

With slowly pumps, he started off with a gentle pace as he asked you, “are you ready?”

Nodding, you felt the stinging pain pulsating as he stretched you out, going in and out…in…and out……

Once your response was received, his momentum became unforgiving as he picked up the pace and thrusted deeper, faster, and fiercely. Groaning out deep tones, Heeseung was overwhelmed by the amount of pleasure he felt. It was so good, he had to go harder….he had to make you scream.

Looping his arm around your legs, with your ankles remaining on his shoulder bone, he slightly lifts your derriere off the bed as he continued to thrust and pump his dick into you. Supporting your frame by the lock on your legs, you found yourself lost in the sea of euphoria as you were getting fucked relentlessly by the infamous thief. Not knowing his real identity, you merely moaned out in long exasperating whines and whimpers as you felt more pleasure coming in, and the stinging tinge of pain was disappearing fast. Numbed and yet still able to feel every single inch of his cock thrusting in and out, you gasped out as you whined “p-please….please….ugh…don’t stop…….don’t stop fucking me.”

 Turning you over, he places a trail of kisses on the arch of your back as he grabs onto your rear, squeezing your cheeks together as he grabs your waist from behind. Propping yourself on hands and knees, you moaned out upon feeling his wet length trailing patterns on your skin, tapping against your cheeks as he prepares to enter. Steadying your body with a tight grasp, he squeezes your waistline as he re-enters, sliding all the way in. It was becoming easier to enter inside as he was stretching your walls open from thrusting in his large muscle repeatedly.

He never once thought he would ever take a married woman to bed, but for you, he’d do anything. He’d do everything.

Feeling the base of his groin as it presses against your rear cheeks, you gasped out as he starts back up on thrusting, slamming against your rear with sharp and pungent thrusts. The sound of your skin slapping against the skin of his base, along with his trousers as he remained fully dressed, he started off slowly and deep before going in at a rapid rate.

“Ugh! Ugh….my God…I’m……you’re breaking me….”

“Oh fuck yeah I am.”

Finding himself tenacious in ruining you, Heeseung took great delight in toying with your words as he slaps himself against you each time he thrusted in, pulling you by your waist simultaneously as he re-coats his dick with that precious liquid that emerged from you. The consistency started to thicken and turned white from the constant friction and rubbing from the thrusting. Watching it formulate before his very eyes, he watches as a thick, white ring of cream outlines his girth, growing and expanding along the inches the more he kept fucking into you.

“Ugh! ….fuck! I’m going to cum!” you whimpered out. He responded by increasing the pace yet again, spanking his groin against your round bottom as he powers in all the energy and masculinity into your womanhood, claiming you as he tells you to  cum.

“Cum baby……cum with me…”

Thrusting in with high tenacity, you both fell into the hands of your release as you reached your orgasms. Nearly screaming, you felt the tears of pleasure stream down your face as you felt his groin gyrate and vibrate against your rear as he filled you up, pulling you in towards him by his grip on your waist. Turning you over, he lays you down and re-inserts his length once more. Leaning in between your legs and plastering his chest against yours, he locks his lips with your own as he begins to thrust once more, initiating round two.

Grabbing onto your neck, he breaks away just slightly as his nose and lips remained touching yours. His thrusts caused your body to shift upwards as he watched you bolt up and down from his impact, loving the way your placid expression from earlier, was broken as he fucked you.

“let me give you a pearl necklace to wear around that beautiful neck or yours baby….”

Bumping up and down as he continued to thrust, you admitted a nod as you furrowed your brows in pain from the overwhelming pleasure hitting you once more. “ugh! D….d…too deep! You’re too deep!”

“Yeah?......lets go deeper baby……”

Gasping for air, he succeeded, though you couldn’t imagine how he accomplished the task as he was already going in all the way in. By lifting one of your legs and leaning it against your chest, he was able to reach depths that you had no idea existed until he pointed it out…literally.

“Oh my God! Ugh!...p…please….”

“I know baby….i fucking know……come on, keep taking it. You’re doing so well……you’re doing soooooooo good……come on baby, keep fucking it……fuck it….fuck it baby.”

“ugh!” you gasped out repeatedly, to which he responded by issuing teasing words as he breathed into your mouth. “Right there baby? Is that the spot?”

“Uuuuuugh!”

“Yeah? Want me to keep hitting it? Just like that?....come on baby, let me beat it up for you.”

Tapping against a spot deep inside your gut, you reached up and gripped his chest as he breathed deeply into your wide-open mouth. He refrained from kissing you, taking the moment to enjoying swallowing in each of your moans as he fucked you harder, faster, and stronger.

“oh fuck baby, come here.”

Feeling himself reaching ecstasy he quickly pulls out just in time as he kneels himself up and reaches for the back of your head. Pulling you in gently, he strokes his throbbing member as he ejaculates along your neckline, coating you with the pearl necklace that he enjoyed seeing you wearing……because it was his.

Growling out the last of his moans, he leaned back in and kissed you repeatedly as he caressed your face. Noting the lack of energy and your eyes fluttering shut, you became weak after succumbing to his performance. With one last kiss on your forehead, he gently pulled the covers over your body and fetches a few of your husband’s belongings from the master closet.  

Snagging your phone, he quickly calls in once more.

“Yo.” Jay answers.

“Be around the block in ten, right next to that Lebanese food cart, I’ll meet you there. Don’t worry about the cops, I scouted a loop hole route. Trust me. See you soon.” Hanging up, he left no chance for Jay to respond as he erases the call history, not at all concerned as the number he dialed in was that of a disposable phone. Leaving the crew untraceable.

Placing your phone down at your nightstand, he takes one more glance over and admires your sleeping state before leaving you to rest. Decoding the safe, Heeseung worked quickly as he clears his throat, still catching his breath from the heightened pleasure he felt from fucking your brains out.

Swinging the safe door wide open, there, the entire life’s value of your husband’s assets was free for the taking. Gold bars, velvet bags of diamonds, shareholder certificates, and large stacks of cash, a wide variety of investments that Heeseung stuffed into your husband’s gym bag. Shedding off his combat styled attire, he stuffs it all inside the bag while adorning the gym clothes he snagged from the master closet. With his cap remaining, Heeseung left his face partially hidden as he dressed himself in sneakers, basketball shorts, a fitted tee shirt with a sports jacket. Sliding back inside the vent, realizing that the guard never noticed it being detached from the wall, Heeseung slid and crawled through, configuring his way through while dragging the bag along through the spacious air duct.

Reaching another vent, he kicks it open and emerges out, into an empty guest suite located two floors below the top level. Figuring that the guard had already discovered the detained guards and reset all the controls in the security room, Heeseung peeked out through the small peep hole on the door, and there it was, off to the corner of his vision, he could see the security camera that covered the hall of the forty-eighth level. Containing the view of the door, Heeseung exits the room, casually, portraying himself to be a guest at the hotel as he remained inconspicuous. Tucking his hands inside the jacket pockets, he walks out and heads over to the elevators, walking past a few other guests and even a couple of roaming security guards. Watching as Heeseung stood calmly, waiting for the next elevator, one of the security guards noted Heeseung’s attire and tapped his shoulder.  

“Excuse me sir. The hotel’s gym is currently closed for the night.”

“Damn….well that sucks.” Heeseung hisses out.

“I know, we apologize for the inconvenience. However, there is an exclusive gym down the road that is open to all guests of the hotel. Its nearby, just a few buildings down, past Main street. Don’t mind the police, there is an elaborate search of the hotel since there was an intruder alert.”

Feigning a slight gasp with a surprised look, Heeseung calmly converses as he built a false rapport with the guard. “No shit…..huh….is it safe to leave the hotel?”

“Oh yes, nothing to worry about Sir. Everything is under control. We’ll have the man arrested in no time, we had cleared the top three floors and figured he made his way through the ladder well. The police are in a high state of alert, so please don’t be alarmed if they ask to check your bags as you exit the hotel.”

“Of course, man, thanks so much uh…” extending his hand, Heeseung hinted for the man’s name.

“Oh, Robert.” Shaking hands with the guard, Heeseung nods as he continues. “Robert. Nice to meet you man, Ethan.”

“Nice to meet you.”

“Nice to meet you too. Thanks for the tip, I’ll see you around man.” Heeseung enter’s the elevator with two other guests, listening into on the guard, he overhears as Robert radios in and commits to standard protocol.

“Three guests making their way to the first floor, two males and one female. Both cleared.”

As the elevator doors shut and started to move, Heeseung side glances at the couple, taking note of their distracted presence as they both displayed their loving affection towards one another. Pressing on the third floor button, Heeseung remained cool as the elevator reached the level. Walking out, he notes the security camera covering the entire hallway, leaving no door and room out of its line of sight……except for the vent that was on the dead-end wall, underneath the camera, out of the vantage point.

 “Too easy.”

Casually walking up, Heeseung takes out a key card, one that he had taken over a week ago when he scouted the entire top floor portraying as one of the lobby staff. Coding it with the hotel’s computer system, he copied the hotel manager’s master copy. Opening the door closest to the opposite corner of the camera, the angle only captured the top corner of the door, gaining enough sight to witness it opening and closing. Entering the master key into the slot, the guards in the security room watched and noted the door opening with Heeseung entering the room. Mistaken as a guest of the third floor, the guards shifted their focus back to one of the middle floor levels once the door to the room had shut.

The moment he entered the room, he swiftly ducked and leaped out, right from under the camera’s lens. With the door only partially covered, there was no sight of what went on underneath the center of the panel, leaving Heeseung free to feign an entry. Taking out the vent, he re-enters inside the duct, and crawls through, recalling the coordinates from earlier and developing his own alternative set, he reached the very start of his journey for the night, and found himself back in the HVAC room at the hotel’s basement. With only minutes, possibly seconds left before someone would notice the vent’s manipulated and displaying evidence of security breach. Heeseung quickly reaches up and undid the vent that led outside, held in place with an instant drywall gum that he applied on the corners of the vent, setting it back in place as a precautionary measure in case the guards conducted their roves along the perimeter of the hotel’s exterior. With no way to screw it back on from the inside, Heeseung got crafty and experimented with multiple home products to develop this concoction.

Pressing it outward, he grips on the grooves of the vent with his fingers so as to not let it fall and hit the ground, causing noise to alert the police stationed out on the front and back, occasionally roaming around. With the helicopters hovering over the neighboring buildings about five miles out, he would have just seven minutes before they would migrate back over the hotel. Quickly exiting out of the duct, he props the vent back over the opening, before climbing in between the neatly trimmed trees that outlined the hotel, providing a luxurious lining of landscaping beauty. Remaining in the shadows close to the trees, he travels on the opposite end of the foliage, making his way the in the direction of Main Street, passing by the back side of the fine establishments that neighbored the hotel. One he reached the fourth building down, he walked through the narrow alley way and emerged from the side, with the sight of police officers and the massive hotel building all at a solid distance. Right on time, a white SUV pulls up.

Rolling down the window, Jake peeks his head out as he looks behind and takes notice of the hotel and the line of police cars that covered the entire entrance.

“Need a lift?” Jake chuckles out.

Smirking, Heeseung walks over to the passenger side and gets in. Driving off, they head out to meet up with the rest of the crew, splitting the earnings as per usual.

Media outlets along with social media platforms blasted the news of the robbery. For days, nothing but talk of the hotel owner’s entire life investments, was all stolen. Desperate to seek information, the police released a massive million-dollar reward for any leads.

………………….

“This is Belift news. It would so appear that there is still no signs of the infamous thief, who is socially identified as Robin Hood. Once again, the thief has emerged victorious in stealing over 400 billion dollars’ worth of assets that included shareholder stock certs to major corporations and companies around the world. What is even more strange, is that Robin Hood, who was always known for his generosity in leaving a fraction of his prize to the most impoverished areas of the city, had skipped out and took everything for himself, as no one has come out with claims of receiving a gift at the doorstep. Of course, it has been three days since the incident, police express that Robin Hood may be more cautious and is remaining under cover and may possibly leave his gift after things calm down.”

Turning the TV off, you sipped on your coffee as you relaxed on the balcony, taking in the beautiful sight of the city in a separate hotel. What with the safe breached and your husband’s life’s savings all taken, you didn’t bother to remain at the NIA hotel any second longer once you notified him. Knowing that he would fly back immediately, you left him with a simple text….

Sending out the half-hearted message, you immediately blocked out his contact, not at all wanting to entertain whatever response he would text back. With the divorce papers unsigned, you didn’t even care as you realized that lacking his signature, would only mean that the divorce is contested on his part, yet you also knew that he wouldn’t show up at court to provide a defense, meaning the judge would automatically rule in your favor, making the divorce as binding and legal. Either way, you won. He lost.

Hearing the bell ringing, you got up and checked the peephole to see the hotel’s concierge staff member on the opposite end with a delivery man next to him. Opening the door, you greeted the two men as the staff member nodded and respectfully spoke.

“Ms. Y/n, there is a delivery for you that requires your signature of acceptance.”

“Oh, a delivery? ….That’s fine, where do I sign?” a bit confused, you signed the electronic pad, reflecting your acceptance as the delivery man handed you a box made of leather. Thanking the two men and gently shutting the door, you walked over to the table where you set the box down. Opening the golden latch at the front, inside was a smaller box made of velvet, with a small envelop wrapped with a red ribbon. The wax melt that sealed the envelope contained the letters “RH”.

“It….it couldn’t be….”

Opening it, you read the small letter that was handwritten with such delicate calligraphy.

“Tis the night where thy heart yearns for thee, I pray thy Maid Marian, remains happily free. Just as the swallows that fly above ye pretty head, I sit and stare, painting the canvas of ye blossoming face from thy bed. For I seek the comfort of her warmth and touch, Come out wearing this above ye bosom, the one whose heart I miss much. Wait for me, as I come to ye, Become thy Maid Marian, forever with me.” Love, Robin Hood

Opening the smaller box, laid delicately in place, was the most beautiful piece you ever did see. A necklace….made entirely out of white pearls.

.....................

"let me give you a pearl necklace to wear around that beautiful neck or yours baby…" - Robin Hood

-Fin

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[cerebralinvasion]

If that okay, can I please have one shot, ow yandere Ozaki Koyo who tires to stop the reader to leave mafia. The reader is tired of working for the criminals and wants to start a fresh quiet life. However, Ozaki does not want to let go of the reader, and will tries to find a way, to force the reader to stay in mafia. Gender Neutral reader is fine.

return to sender.

yandere koyo ozaki x reader.

notes: sorry for being gone so long everyone!! im backkkk

tags/warnings: yandere, brief mentions of god, threats but no violence really

the life you had chosen wasn’t an easy one. of course you had known that going in. no one joins the mafia thinking it was going to be cupcakes and rainbows. but maybe you had underestimated how brutal your life would become. or maybe you just chose to ignore it. chose to lie to yourself that it wouldn’t be all that bad, do whatever you could to make the money you desperately needed. it was difficult, of course. working by the higher ups was terrifying. you constantly feared for your life, even around those you were supposed to consider allies. you never truly felt like you fit in where you had come to find yourself. the people around you felt dangerous in a way you were not. whether they worked above you or on your level, you felt like an oddity. someone whose mind just wasn’t strong enough for this life, not the way theirs were.

there was only one person you had come to find comfort in: koyo. as an executive her position was held second only to the boss. from her status, to her fighting skills, her wits, and her supernatural ability— she was superior to you on every level. she had no business with a low-life grunt such as yourself. yet somehow, despite all odds, you managed to peak her interest. you don’t have a clue what it could have been. what you possibly could have accomplished for her to take you under her wing like she did, but it worked. you’d managed to garner her favor.

it was a lot different now than it had been when you two first interacted, all tense shoulders and short responses on your end. trying to make yourself as small as possible and avoid catching her eye. that’s changed. you wouldn’t say you had ever become at ease in her presence, however you did lose much of the initial terror. out of everyone in the mafia, you could easily say you preferred to spend your time with koyo.

but it wasn’t enough. having a single person you could semi-trust just wasn’t enough to convince you to continue like this. to continue staking your life every day for profit. putting everything you had in terrible danger and trampling your morals for some extra cash.

finding your way into the mafia had been hard, and you knew that finding your way out would be even harder. but you had to try. you refused to lay down the rest of your life for this. naturally, it’d be dangerous. but no more dangerous than engaging in shootouts on a regular basis. no more dangerous than spending your days around seasoned killers.

the plan was simple. make yourself as little of a threat as possible. you wouldn’t turn to the government or anything of that nature. you figured that if you made it clear enough that you wouldn’t be any harm they wouldn’t even bother looking for you. you know people have done it before, maybe you could be one of them. it’s not like you were a noteworthy asset. you weren’t an executive or a leader of any unit. you were just another faceless grunt. the odds that anyone would not only notice but also care were slim. you didn’t have access to highly classified information. you would make a pretty useless traitor.

on the night of your departure you worked quickly. packing everything necessary from your apartment into a rather large suitcase. you withdrew the money from your bank account and found your way to a mediocre hotel until you decided where you’d go. but just as you were preparing to settle in for the night you heard a knock on the door. it had to be near 4am, what was room service doing at this time of night?

the second you twisted the door handle you were flung back. something had hit you, hard. there was little damage, but you could already feel an aching sensation bloom along where your head and back had made contact with the wall. you looked up. there was a blade at your throat and a woman a few feet ahead of you. you dared not move. not when a literal demon held a short sword centimeters from your jugular.

“now what do we have here?” elegant as ever, koyo strode further into the room, making her way to the wall opposite the door, where you were pinned into place by the golden demon.

“koyo….” your mouth instantly dried up when you heard her voice. “how did you… find me?”

she laughed.

“did you actually expect to simply waltz out of the port mafia? you should know better. i really did think you were smarter than that… you didn’t even bother leaving the city.”

“it hasn’t even been six hours since i packed up… i got to the hotel less than an hour ago! how? how did you get here so fast?”

koyo’s movements were near serpentlike as she brought her own shortsword up to your neck, taking the golden demon’s place. the ability moved behind her in a defensive position. it floated ominously, it’s mere form acting as a barricade from the door. no one would be getting in or out until koyo removed the thing.

“you really should break this habit of underestimating the opponent. of course i found you. maybe the hope in your heart came with a heavy dose of naivety. hope that things would work out for you in a way they didn’t back with the mafia. you should know by now that god is no longer on your side, not after all you’ve done.”

your breathing stuttered. she was right. you never would have rushed into something with a plan as rudimentary as ‘just hope the enemy won’t notice’ back when you were with the mafia. only a cruel hope could produce such utter stupidity.

“still, to think you’d disappear without so much as a goodbye? not even to me?” koyo tapped the blade against the underbelly of your chin, watching as you tilted your head upward to avoid it.

“don’t… don’t kill me. please just let me go. i promise, i swear on everything, i won’t tell anyone anything. please.”

“now, you know i can’t do that, right?”

your breath quickened. was this it? the whole plan was stupid and half baked in hindsight, now it seemed you would pay for your lack of foresight with your life.

you weren’t ready to die.

“poor thing… you’re trembling. really, just how far did you think you’d make it? no offense, dear, but there’s no way someone like you could make it out of here. you’re no osamu dazai, you know? pitting yourself against the port mafia is a losing battle. you’d be crushed like a butterfly in the beak of a hawk, and wouldn’t that be unfortunate.”

“i just don’t understand… why would an executive like you be sent to fetch someone like me?”

“sent? oh no, you misunderstand. nobody sent me to come get you. in fact, no one else even knows you tried to leave, not that they wouldn’t have found out within the week... but tonight? consider this a… personal endeavor.”

you furrowed your brows. the more questions she answered the more confused you became.

koyo pulled the sword away, neatly tucking it back in it’s holster. the blade once again masqueraded as an elegant parasol. demon snow fizzled out of existence. she reached the hand not gripping the wagasa towards you. offering a hand to help you up.

“now then, let’s go home before you cause any more trouble.”

[commercialrealestates]

What are commercial real estate services?

Commercial real estate services refer to a range of professional services and activities related to the buying, selling, leasing, managing, and investing in commercial properties. Commercial properties include office buildings, retail spaces, industrial facilities, hotels, warehouses, and other income-producing real estate assets. These services are typically offered by real estate professionals, companies, and organizations specializing in the commercial real estate sector. Here are some of the key components of commercial real estate services:

Brokerage Services: Commercial real estate brokers help clients buy, sell, or lease commercial properties. They facilitate transactions, negotiate terms and conditions, and provide market insights to help clients make informed decisions.

Property Management: Property management companies oversee the day-to-day operations of commercial properties on behalf of owners. This includes tasks such as rent collection, maintenance, tenant relations, and financial reporting.

Leasing and Tenant Representation: Commercial real estate agents and brokers specializing in leasing help property owners find suitable tenants for their spaces. Tenant representation services assist businesses in finding suitable properties to lease.

Investment Services: Investment firms and professionals provide guidance on real estate investment strategies. They may help investors acquire, manage, or divest commercial properties to optimize returns.

Appraisal and Valuation: Appraisers determine the market value of commercial properties, which is crucial for financing, taxation, and decision-making purposes. Valuation services help property owners understand the worth of their assets.

Development and Construction: Developers and construction companies focus on creating new commercial properties or renovating existing ones. They handle the design, permitting, and construction phases of commercial real estate projects.

Financing and Mortgage Services: Lenders and financial institutions offer loans and mortgage products tailored to commercial real estate projects. These services help property buyers secure the necessary capital for their investments.

Market Research and Analysis: Real estate research firms provide market data, trends, and analysis to assist clients in making informed decisions. This includes information on vacancy rates, rental rates, and demand trends.

Consulting and Advisory Services: Real estate consultants offer strategic advice and planning services to property owners, investors, and developers. They may help clients optimize property portfolios, assess market risks, or formulate investment strategies.

Legal and Regulatory Services: Real estate attorneys specialize in handling legal aspects of commercial real estate transactions. They ensure that contracts, leases, and other legal documents comply with local laws and regulations.

Environmental Assessment: Environmental consultants assess commercial properties for environmental risks and compliance with environmental regulations. This is particularly important for properties with potential contamination issues.

Property Tax Services: Property tax consultants assist property owners in managing and minimizing property tax obligations by evaluating assessments and pursuing tax appeals when necessary.

Overall, commercial real estate services encompass a wide range of activities aimed at facilitating the acquisition, management, and optimization of commercial properties, with the goal of maximizing returns and minimizing risks for property owners, investors, and businesses.

[alecshtromandel]

Know More About Alec Shtromandel

Alec Shtromandel: Real Estate, Construction, Hotels, Residential Homes, Real Estate Development in New Jersey

Alec Shtromandel is a prominent figure in the real estate industry in New Jersey. With years of experience in the construction, hotel, and residential home sectors, he has built a reputation as a trusted and reliable developer.

Real Estate Development

As a seasoned real estate developer, Alec Shtromandel has been involved in several projects throughout New Jersey. He has developed commercial and residential properties, working with architects and contractors to bring his visions to life. With his attention to detail and commitment to quality, Alec has consistently delivered projects that meet the needs and expectations of his clients.

Construction

Alec Shtromandel's expertise in construction is another aspect of his successful real estate career. He has worked on numerous projects in New Jersey, overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects. Alec is known for his ability to manage complex construction projects and ensure they are completed on time and within budget.

Hotels

Alec Shtromandel has also made a name for himself in the hotel industry. He has developed and managed several hotels in New Jersey, providing guests with a luxurious and comfortable stay. Alec understands the importance of providing top-notch amenities and services to guests, and he has implemented this philosophy in all his hotel projects.

Residential Homes

Alec Shtromandel's passion for real estate began with residential homes. He started his career working in residential real estate and has since expanded into commercial and hotel development. Alec has a keen eye for design and is able to create stunning homes that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. He understands that a home is not just a place to live but also an investment, and he ensures that all his residential properties are built to last.

Real Estate in New Jersey

New Jersey is a popular destination for real estate investors, with its thriving economy, excellent transportation links, and diverse range of properties. Alec Shtromandel has played a significant role in the growth and development of New Jersey's real estate market. His projects have contributed to the state's economic development, creating jobs and stimulating growth in various industries.

Conclusion

Alec Shtromandel's expertise in real estate, construction, hotels, and residential homes has made him a valuable asset in the industry. He is committed to delivering high-quality projects that meet the needs and expectations of his clients. Alec's contributions to the real estate market in New Jersey have helped shape the state's economic landscape, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of real estate developers. Visit here https://www.crunchbase.com/person/alec-shtromandel

[sailorhyunjinz]

Not me taking like three days to rant.

Anyways I'm just so frustrated right now. I work at this hotel right? I've been here two years now and honestly I don't think I can handle it anymore. The management doesn't give a fuck about the employees, they let the guests verbally abuse us and take advantage of us all the time, and like I literally haven't had time to be with my family or friends. I had to beg to have Thanksgiving day free bc I realized I haven't spent any holiday with my family in 5 years. I've been working in tourism for 8 years now. And I do understand that it's the industry I chose and I knew it was gonna be like this when I studied it but it's just so frustrating. The fact that they're always claiming their "employees are the nost important asset" and yet constantly tell us how replaceable we are or how we don't try hard enough. My mental health has gone to shit with this job and it even made me doubt what I studied. Like I have a Bachelors in this but was it the right choice? Like idk there's so much more but it's too long to put in one ask.

-3RACHA's bunny 🐰

my fucking god YOU HAVENT SPENT ANY HOLIDAY WITH YOUR FAMILY FOR 5 YEARS???? my guy you need to change jobs immediately

yeah sure tourism is quite hectic, theres always a big market and demand for hotels, flights, service etc etc but thats the catch; because theres always gonna be people needing these services THAT MEANS THAT THERES A JOB MARKET FOR IT so i mean idk how it is where you're from but if you can, try to seek another job and sign up for some interviews, shoot your shot at a couple of places that are within tourism if thats the route you want to continue in because im sure that there are companies that are more ethical than whatever shitshow of a company you're working at now is-

but also remember that its never too late to change routes when it comes to career, if you want to try something different then DO IT! NOWS YOUR CHANCE!! it never hurts to try, honestly.

[rajukumar8926]

Top Benefits of Implementing Cost Segregation in Hotel Facilities 

The hospitality industry, particularly hotels, operates in a highly competitive environment where managing costs is important for profitability. One effective strategy to maximize tax savings and improve cash flow is through cost segregation in hotel facilities. Cost segregation is a tax planning tool that identifies and reclassifies personal property assets to shorten the depreciation period, allowing hotel owners to accelerate deductions and reduce their tax liabilities. Here you will discuss the top benefits of implementing a cost segregation analysis for hotel, highlighting how it can significantly impact a hotel's financial health and operational efficiency. 

1. Accelerated Depreciation and Increased Cash Flow 

The primary advantage of a hotel cost segregation study is accelerated depreciation. By breaking down the components of a hotel facility into shorter-lived asset classes, such as fixtures, flooring, and specialty plumbing, owners can depreciate these assets over five, seven, or fifteen years instead of the standard 27.5 or 39 years for real property. This acceleration results in substantial tax savings, freeing up cash flow that can be reinvested in the hotel to enhance guest experience, expand services, or reduce debt. 

2. Significant Tax Savings 

Conducting a cost segregation study for hotels can lead to immediate and substantial tax savings. By categorizing and depreciating assets separately, hotel owners can claim higher depreciation deductions in the earlier years of ownership. This process reduces taxable income and results in lower tax payments. Moreover, it can be particularly beneficial when acquiring or renovating a hotel property, as the study helps maximize deductions by identifying all eligible assets for accelerated depreciation. 

3. Improved Return on Investment 

For hotel owners and investors, maximizing the return on investment (ROI) is an important objective. Implementing hotel cost segregation can improve ROI by improving the property's cash flow and reducing its taxable income. The additional cash generated from tax savings can be reinvested into the hotel for improvements, marketing efforts, or expansion, driving revenue growth and profitability. Over time, these investments can lead to a higher valuation of the property, further boosting the owner's ROI. 

4. Better Financial Planning and Management 

A thorough cost segregation analysis hotel provides detailed insights into a hotel's asset allocation and depreciation schedule, helping owners make informed financial planning and management decisions. Understanding the breakdown of assets allows hotel owners to plan for future capital expenditures, manage repairs and maintenance more effectively, and allocate resources where they are most needed. This data-driven approach to financial management ensures that the hotel operates more efficiently and remains competitive in the market. 

5. Benefit from Recent Tax Reforms 

With recent changes in tax laws, such as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in the United States, there are increased opportunities for hotel owners to benefit from hotel cost segregation study. The TCJA allows for 100% bonus depreciation on qualified assets, which means hotels can write off the full cost of certain assets in the year they are placed in service. This provision significantly improves the benefits of conducting a cost segregation study hotel, leading to even greater tax savings and financial advantages. 

Implementing cost segregation in hotel facilities offers numerous benefits, from accelerated depreciation and increased cash flow to improved financial planning and compliance with tax reforms. These advantages can significantly impact a hotel's profitability, making it a valuable tool for hotel owners and investors. For those looking to maximize the benefits of cost segregation, partnering with a specialized firm like Capstan Tax is essential. Capstan Tax provides comprehensive hotel cost segregation study services tailored to the unique needs of the hospitality industry. With their expertise, hotel owners can unlock significant tax savings and drive growth.  

Contact Capstan Tax for effective cost segregation! 

[lcttruckingco]

A Comprehensive Guide to End-to-End Hospitality Logistics

The hospitality industry thrives on providing seamless, high-quality service to guests, whether in hotels, resorts, restaurants, or the entertainment sector. But behind the scenes, an intricate logistics process ensures the smooth running of these establishments. This process, known as hospitality logistics, involves the management of the entire supply chain – from procurement and transportation to storage and distribution – of all the essential goods and equipment used within the hospitality sector.

In this blog, we will explore what hospitality logistics is, how it works, and its importance, and dive into its key components, challenges, and benefits. Additionally, we'll highlight some of the best hospitality logistics providers that excel in delivering reliable services to meet the industry’s demands.

What is Hospitality Logistics?

Hospitality logistics refers to the end-to-end management of the supply chain that caters to the needs of the hospitality sector, including hotels, restaurants, resorts, entertainment venues, and Food & Beverage (F&B) establishments. The logistics process in this industry involves handling everything from food supplies, linens, and cleaning products to large-scale items like furniture, electronics, and entertainment equipment.

The logistics for hospitality businesses must be efficient, timely, and adaptable to meet the demands of these establishments, which operate under strict schedules and customer expectations.

The Importance of Hospitality Logistics

In an industry where guest satisfaction is paramount, the smooth operation of all logistical processes directly impacts customer experience. The right logistics partner ensures that the necessary products are delivered on time, in the right condition, and without disruption to the day-to-day activities of the hospitality business.

Here are several key reasons why hospitality logistics is so critical:

Efficient Supply Chain ManagementA reliable logistics operation ensures that all necessary goods – from fresh produce in a restaurant to towels in a hotel – are readily available when needed. This contributes to the seamless functioning of operations, directly impacting guest satisfaction.

Cost ControlPoor logistics management can lead to delays, damage, or losses, all of which cost businesses money. By streamlining logistics, hospitality businesses can minimize expenses related to unnecessary stockpiling or emergency sourcing.

Enhanced Customer ExperienceTimely delivery of products ensures that hospitality establishments can offer guests a consistent, high-quality experience. Delays or shortages in essential supplies can negatively affect service quality, which in turn affects the overall customer experience.

SustainabilityWith the hospitality industry increasingly prioritizing sustainability, logistics plays a significant role in reducing carbon footprints. Efficient route planning, smart warehousing, and the use of eco-friendly packaging materials all contribute to more sustainable operations.

Key Components of Hospitality Logistics

Hospitality logistics is a multi-layered process involving various aspects of supply chain management. Here are the key components that ensure successful end-to-end logistics for hospitality businesses:

1. Procurement

Procurement is the first and most crucial step in the hospitality logistics chain. Hotels, restaurants, and resorts need to acquire a wide range of goods, from perishable items (such as food and beverages) to long-term assets like furniture and electronics. Effective procurement ensures that the right items are purchased at the best price, and delivered on time, without compromising quality.

2. Storage and Warehousing

In the hospitality industry, having sufficient storage space is essential for managing inventory. A logistics provider must offer reliable warehousing solutions to ensure products are stored under the right conditions, especially for perishable goods that require refrigeration. Efficient inventory management is critical for avoiding stock outs or overstocking.

3. Transportation

Transportation forms the backbone of hospitality logistics. Whether it's local or international shipments, transporting goods quickly and efficiently is vital. Hospitality businesses often require fast, temperature-controlled deliveries for fresh food or delicate equipment, making it necessary to have a transportation system that is both timely and reliable.

4. Distribution

The distribution phase ensures that all necessary goods are delivered to the right location at the right time. In hospitality, this could mean delivering supplies to multiple locations, such as hotel branches or various restaurants under the same brand, while ensuring consistency in service and quality.

5. Reverse Logistics

Reverse logistics refers to the process of managing returns, recycling, or disposal of unwanted goods. For instance, a hotel may need to return damaged furniture or dispose of outdated electronics. Efficient reverse logistics minimizes waste, reduces costs, and helps maintain a sustainable supply chain.

Benefits of Effective Hospitality Logistics

Effective logistics solutions offer a range of benefits for the hospitality industry:

Cost Efficiency: Streamlining the supply chain reduces unnecessary costs, including last-minute orders and expedited shipping.

Consistent Quality: Ensuring the timely delivery of goods helps maintain consistent service quality across multiple locations.

Improved Guest Experience: Logistics partners ensure that goods and services are available when needed, contributing to a smooth guest experience.

Sustainability: Green logistics solutions help businesses meet sustainability goals while reducing environmental impact.

Scalability: A well-established logistics partner enables hospitality businesses to expand without compromising service levels.

Leading Hospitality Logistics Service Providers

Choosing the right logistics partner is essential for the hospitality industry. Here are some of the top hospitality logistics providers known for their expertise, reliability, and global reach:

1 . DHL Supply Chain

DHL is a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, providing specialized services for the hospitality industry. Their focus is on efficient warehousing, transportation, and distribution to hotels and F&B businesses around the world. DHL's hospitality logistics division ensures timely and accurate deliveries while focusing on sustainability through green logistics initiatives.

2. Kuehne + Nagel

Kuehne + Nagel offers tailored logistics solutions for the hospitality sector, covering international freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution. With their extensive global network, they help hospitality businesses maintain high-quality operations across multiple locations. Their expertise in managing perishables and large-scale equipment makes them a valuable partner for hotel chains and restaurants.

3. FedEx Supply Chain

FedEx is known for its speed and efficiency, making it an excellent choice for hospitality businesses that require fast, reliable service. FedEx Supply Chain provides end-to-end logistics solutions, including storage, transportation, and reverse logistics. They are particularly strong in time-sensitive deliveries, which is essential for perishable items in the F&B sector.

4. GAC Logistics

GAC specializes in providing logistics solutions for the Middle East and global hospitality markets. Their services include warehousing, transportation, and distribution for hotels, resorts, and entertainment venues. GAC's strength lies in its regional expertise and ability to handle the logistics needs of both large-scale luxury hotels and boutique establishments.

5. UPS Supply Chain Solutions

UPS offers customized logistics services for hospitality businesses, with a strong focus on efficiency and customer satisfaction. Their supply chain solutions cover everything from global shipping to warehousing and inventory management. UPS is a trusted partner for hotels and restaurants, helping them optimize operations and ensure timely delivery of goods.

6. Hellmann Worldwide Logistics

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is a prominent player in the hospitality logistics sector, offering services like temperature-controlled shipping, warehousing, and inventory management. Their expertise in handling fragile items such as fine art and luxury goods makes them a top choice for high-end hotels and resorts that require meticulous care of their supplies.

7. Agility Logistics

Agility provides comprehensive logistics services with a focus on flexibility and scalability. Their hospitality logistics solutions include global supply chain management, warehousing, and distribution, catering to both large hotel chains and independent hospitality businesses. Agility’s tech-enabled logistics infrastructure ensures smooth operations and fast response times.

8. LCT Truck

LCTtruck is a logistics provider specializing in comprehensive transportation services for the hospitality sector. Their offerings include door-to-door delivery, inventory management, and professional packing and moving services. With advanced security systems and a strong customer service team, LCTtruck ensures that every shipment is handled with precision and care, meeting the specific needs of hotels, restaurants, and resorts.

9.DB Schenker

DB Schenker provides integrated logistics services that cover air, ocean, and land transportation. They work closely with hospitality clients to provide specialized services like temperature-controlled storage and transport, reverse logistics, and optimized supply chain solutions.

10. CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics offers integrated supply chain solutions, including warehousing, transportation, and distribution services tailored for the hospitality sector. Their expertise in managing global logistics networks ensures smooth operations for hospitality businesses of all sizes.

Challenges in Hospitality Logistics

Despite its importance, hospitality logistics comes with its own set of challenges. Let’s explore some of the common obstacles faced by businesses in this sector:

1. Time-Sensitive Deliveries

Hospitality establishments often work with perishable items that need to be delivered quickly and in perfect condition. Delays or mishandling can lead to spoilage, which directly affects the quality of service offered to customers.

2. Complex Supply Chains

The hospitality industry typically relies on a vast network of suppliers, both local and international. Managing these complex supply chains efficiently requires an experienced logistics partner that can handle multiple variables such as customs clearance, tariffs, and international regulations.

3. Fluctuating Demand

The hospitality industry often experiences seasonal fluctuations, meaning that demand for products can spike during certain times of the year. Managing inventory levels to meet this fluctuating demand while avoiding stock outs or overstocking is a key logistical challenge.

4. Sustainability Requirements

With increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices, hospitality businesses need to ensure their logistics operations are eco-friendly. This can involve using green transportation methods, reducing packaging waste, or sourcing sustainable products, all of which require careful planning.

Conclusion

Hospitality logistics is a complex yet essential process that ensures the smooth functioning of hotels, restaurants, resorts, and other hospitality-related businesses. From procurement to transportation and distribution, every step of the logistics chain must be managed efficiently to meet the high standards of the industry.

By partnering with a reliable logistics provider like LCT Truck, businesses in the hospitality sector can focus on what they do best: providing an exceptional guest experience. When done right, hospitality logistics enhances service quality, reduces costs, and helps businesses remain competitive in a fast-paced, customer-driven industry.

With the help of global logistics leaders like DHL, Kuehne + Nagel, and FedEx, hospitality businesses can optimize their operations and scale their services across multiple locations, ensuring consistency and efficiency in every aspect of their supply chain.

[hotelaviation]

Exploring Top Culinary and Aviation Courses in Kochi

Choosing a career in hospitality or aviation can be incredibly rewarding, as these fields offer vibrant opportunities for personal growth and professional advancement. Best aviation and hotel management courses in Kochi provide students with comprehensive training and hands-on experience that are essential for success in these dynamic industries. With expert faculty and a robust curriculum, these programs cover vital topics ranging from management principles and operational strategies to customer service excellence and marketing techniques. This holistic approach equips students not only with technical skills but also with critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, making them valuable assets in their future careers. Additionally, internships and industry projects allow students to gain real-world experience and build professional networks, further preparing them for the challenges they will face in the hospitality and aviation sectors.

For those looking to specialize in the beverage industry, a bartending course is an excellent option that opens up a world of creative possibilities. Bartending course provides practical training in essential skills such as mixology, cocktail preparation, and customer interaction, ensuring students are well-equipped to thrive in fast-paced environments like bars and restaurants. Students learn to craft a variety of cocktails, understand flavor combinations, and master mixing techniques while also emphasizing creativity and presentation, which are crucial for creating memorable drink experiences. Additionally, the curriculum often includes customer service training, teaching aspiring bartenders how to engage effectively with patrons and foster a welcoming atmosphere. This comprehensive approach not only prepares students for the operational side of bartending but also nurtures a deep appreciation for the art of drink-making, making it an ideal choice for those passionate about enhancing the overall guest experience in the hospitality industry.

Baking enthusiasts will find their niche at the Baking and Pastry Institute in Kochi, which offers specialized training in all aspects of baking, providing an ideal environment for aspiring bakers to hone their craft. Baking and Pastry Institute in Kochi focuses on a wide range of techniques essential for creating various baked goods, including artisanal bread, delicate pastries, and decadent desserts, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive education. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, students benefit from hands-on experience that reinforces their learning and fosters creativity. They engage in practical exercises that cover everything from dough preparation and fermentation to decorating and plating, enabling them to master the intricacies of baking. This robust training not only equips them with the technical skills required for successful careers in bakeries, restaurants, and catering services but also instills a passion for the culinary arts that drives them to innovate and excel in the competitive world of baking and pastry.

For aspiring chefs, this program offers a valuable opportunity to build a successful culinary career. Diploma in Professional Cookery in Kerala provides comprehensive training across a wide range of cuisines and cooking methods, setting a solid foundation for future chefs. This diploma covers essential elements of culinary arts, including food preparation techniques, presentation skills, and kitchen management practices, ensuring that students develop a well-rounded understanding of the industry. Through a balanced curriculum that combines theoretical learning with extensive hands-on kitchen experience, students engage in various cooking styles and explore different cultural cuisines, fostering their creativity and adaptability in the kitchen. They learn to craft dishes with precision, understand flavor profiles, and apply modern cooking techniques, all while gaining insight into the operational aspects of running a kitchen efficiently. This holistic approach equips students not only with the technical skills necessary to excel in various culinary settings but also with the confidence and innovative mindset to thrive in the fast-paced world of professional cooking.

Additionally, those interested in pursuing a career in aviation will benefit greatly from targeted training that equips them for the demands of this dynamic field. Diploma in aviation and cabin crew management course provides specialized training in airline operations, safety protocols, and customer service tailored specifically to the aviation industry. This comprehensive program emphasizes both technical skills, such as emergency procedures and flight regulations, and essential soft skills, including communication and teamwork, which are crucial for success in customer-facing roles. Students engage in practical exercises and simulations that mimic real-world scenarios, allowing them to build confidence and competence in a supportive environment. By the end of the course, graduates are well-prepared to excel in various roles within the airline sector, from cabin crew positions that require exceptional interpersonal skills to operational roles that demand a keen understanding of industry protocols, ultimately paving the way for a rewarding career in aviation.

Kochi offers a wealth of educational opportunities for those seeking careers in hospitality and aviation. With programs like the Best aviation and hotel management courses in Kochi, bartending courses, and specialized culinary diplomas, students can find the right fit for their interests and goals. By investing in these courses, aspiring professionals are set on a path toward fulfilling careers in vibrant and growing industries.

[satgurutravelae]

Streamline Your Corporate Travel with a Leading Corporate Travel Management Company in Dubai, UAE

In today's fast-paced business world, corporate travel management is essential for growth and success. However, managing corporate travel can be a complex and time-consuming task. This is where a corporate travel management company (TMC) can be a valuable asset.

A corporate TMC like Satguru Travel can help you streamline your corporate travel management in UAE and ensure your employees have a smooth and successful travel experience. Satguru Travel is a global leader in the travel industry, with a long history of providing excellent service to its clients.

Benefits of Using a Corporate Travel Management Company

There are many benefits to using a corporate TMC, including:

Cost savings: TMCs can leverage their buying power to negotiate discounts on flights, hotels, and other travel expenses.

Increased efficiency: TMCs can handle all aspects of your corporate travel needs, from booking flights and hotels to arranging visas and travel insurance. This can free up your time and resources to focus on other important business tasks.

Improved compliance: TMCs can help you ensure that your corporate travel program is compliant with company policies and travel regulations.

Duty of care: TMCs can provide assistance to your employees in the event of an emergency or disruption while traveling.

Services Offered by Satguru Travel

Satguru Travel offers a wide range of corporate travel management services, including:

Air and corporate travel booking

Hotel booking

Travel insurance

Visa services

Meet and greet services

Ground transportation

How Satguru Travel Can Help Your Business

Satguru Travel can help your business save money, improve efficiency, and ensure that your employees have a positive travel experience. With expertise and global network, Satguru Travel can take the stress out of corporate travel for you and your employees.

Call to Action

If you are looking for a leading corporate travel management company in Dubai, UAE, contact Satguru Travel today. Help you create a corporate travel program that meets your specific needs and budget.