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I, recently, read again the Machiavel masterpiece : The Prince.

A chapter describing human nature particularly, stroke me after the very difficult time I encountered in 2009.

Machiavel was right when he wrote the Prince in 1532. His description of certain  people has not changed and is still valid in 2010!

Upon this a question arises: whether it be better to be loved than feared or feared than loved? It may be answered that one should wish to be both, but, because it is difficult to unite them in one person, is much safer to be feared than loved, when, of the two, either must be dispensed with. Because this is to be asserted in general of men, that they are ungrateful, fickle, false, cowardly, covetous, and as long as you succeed they are yours entirely; they will offer you their blood, property, life and children, as is said above, when the need is far distant; but when it approaches they turn against you. And that prince who, relying entirely on their promises, has neglected other precautions, is ruined; because friendships that are obtained by payments, and not by greatness or nobility of mind, may indeed be earned, but they are not secured, and in time of need cannot be relied upon; and men have less scruple in offending one who is beloved than one who is feared, for love is preserved by the link of obligation which, owing to the baseness of men, is broken at every opportunity for their advantage; but fear preserves you by a dread of punishment which never fails.

The Prince – N. Machiavel – Chapter XVII

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As the new year begins, I would like to renew with you, my friends, clients and partners, the privileged relationships that have united us in the past.

On for a short update of my numerous and diverse activities!

Upmarket Hotels Consulting

In addition to the advisory role that I play in the areas of Business Tourism and Events Management, I am also accompanying several hotel investors who wish to aquire new 3, 4 or 5 star establishements.

After guiding the investors in their research and aquisition, I hope to continue accompanying them in the rehabilitation and supervision of the overall project.

I currently have more than 30 establishments for sale throughout France.

The list of these hotels is available on request, either via this blog or by email.

Business support

For several months now I have accompanied two young companies in the development of particularly innovative concepts :

• QUALITELIS, specialised in satisfaction questionnaires and quality control follow up within the hotel industry and mass distribution.
• SVP-EXPERTISE, recently renamed WELCOM, specialised in precision training of high level butlers and hosts intended for top quality hotels and individuals.

Education in Business Tourism

I continue to teach Business Tourism subjects to degree level students at the IUP in Nice.

And music is my pleasure…

For over a year, I have presided the association ANDANTINO, which celebrates 10 years of existence in 2010.  Supporting our regional orchestra is a real pleasure, and we are always looking to increase the number of partners looking to intoduce classical music into business.

I look forward to hearing from you, and send you once again my warm and sincere best wishes for 2010.

Best regards
Lenny Ch Spangberg

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