To our friends in Mumbai

To all those involved in the awfulness of Mumbai, and our friends in the hotel business, our thoughts are with you at this most tragic of times.

Depressing Times? Take a walk.

Imagine going to see your doctor, telling him/her you are chronically depressed (who can blame you in these turbulent times), and expecting him/her to prescibe a magical pill that will  kick it into touch.

Imagine that instead of a pill, the doctor tells you to go for a walk in the countryside, and all will be well. Welcome to eco-therapy!

Actually it is not quite so revolutionary. Surely it has always been the case that if we can find the time to take a walk in the country or a park, commune with nature, climb a mountain, swim with dolphins or hang out with meerkats, the stress will evaporate, the blood pressure will drop, the mood will change for the better and a smile will cross our face. So, my message to hoteliers the length and breadth of this green and pleasant land, and who have easy access to this magic potion; catch it, bottle it and market it like crazy.