HtownWxBoy Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 From Houston Business Journal...Link to storyQatar Airways to open Houston office July 27th at Houston PavilionsQatar Airways is opening an office in Houston to complement the airline’s flights between the Bayou City and Doha that started in late March.The office, located downtown in the Houston Pavilions, will officially open on July 27.“We made the decision to strategically locate our office in the central business district of Houston to make it easy for business and leisure passengers to make their travel arrangements,” Akbar Al Baker, chief executive officer of Qatar Airways, said in a statement. “Our offices will be staffed by trained, dedicated and courteous professionals who are prepared to help with any travel request.“We want the on-the-ground customer service experience to be as remarkable as our award-winning in-flight experience. That means there is no detail that is beneath or beyond our attention.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian0123 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 From Houston Business Journal...Link to storyQatar Airways to open Houston office July 27th at Houston PavilionsQatar Airways is opening an office in Houston to complement the airline’s flights between the Bayou City and Doha that started in late March.The office, located downtown in the Houston Pavilions, will officially open on July 27.“We made the decision to strategically locate our office in the central business district of Houston to make it easy for business and leisure passengers to make their travel arrangements,” Akbar Al Baker, chief executive officer of Qatar Airways, said in a statement. “Our offices will be staffed by trained, dedicated and courteous professionals who are prepared to help with any travel request.“We want the on-the-ground customer service experience to be as remarkable as our award-winning in-flight experience. That means there is no detail that is beneath or beyond our attention.”Can someone explain why they have an actual office? Is there a reason for me to book through this office versus making reservations online at their website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Can someone explain why they have an actual office? Is there a reason for me to book through this office versus making reservations online at their website?Given that it is a foreign based carrier, perhaps it would be easier for their clientele to speak to someone who can communicate in their native language. That and since there is plenty of petroleum in and around Qatar and there are hundreds of oil-related companies in and around downtown Houston, perhaps they want to be situated near their biggest customer base - oil companies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Given that it is a foreign based carrier, perhaps it would be easier for their clientele to speak to someone who can communicate in their native language. That and since there is plenty of petroleum in and around Qatar and there are hundreds of oil-related companies in and around downtown Houston, perhaps they want to be situated near their biggest customer base - oil companies?We have lots of ancillary operations in Doha and the Middle East... and not always in oil. http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnmcbarnacle Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Brian Distefano, marketing manager of the 43,000- square-foot House of Blues, which opened in October, said the Pavilions location has had the most financially successful launch in the 13-unit company's history. Wow... that's pretty impressive considering some of the other locations they have. Don't look now, but this thread is at risk of becoming complementary and optimistic toward HP. Stop it right now. We didn't have 237 pages of negativity in order to thow it all away because the office space got leased, House of Blues is booming, and Lucky Strike is actually going to open. Somebody throw in a downer of a post! Don't you know that "Lidz" didn't make it!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Don't look now, but this thread is at risk of becoming complementary and optimistic toward HP. Stop it right now. We didn't have 237 pages of negativity in order to thow it all away because the office space got leased, House of Blues is booming, and Lucky Strike is actually going to open. Somebody throw in a downer of a post! Don't you know that "Lidz" didn't make it!!!!LOL Good post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonfella Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Ummm.... Houston, Expect the Unexpected! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniepwils Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Don't look now, but this thread is at risk of becoming complementary and optimistic toward HP. Stop it right now. We didn't have 237 pages of negativity in order to thow it all away because the office space got leased, House of Blues is booming, and Lucky Strike is actually going to open. Somebody throw in a downer of a post! Don't you know that "Lidz" didn't make it!!!!I hear Metro is going to open up a souvenir shop at HP. That will be nice...(can't wait to get my very own Metro bus key chain that dispenses Mace) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 We have lots of ancillary operations in Doha and the Middle East... and not always in oil. http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/There you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I hear Metro is going to open up a souvenir shop at HP. That will be nice...(can't wait to get my very own Metro bus key chain that dispenses Mace)I do hope they will sell a Metro Bus Stop Action Playset. Complete with a homeless bum, litter, and stain/urine/vomit appliques. Metro police, ambulance, and innocent bystanders sold separately. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I do hope they will sell a Metro Bus Stop Action Playset. Complete with a homeless bum, litter, and stain/urine/vomit appliques. Metro police, ambulance, and innocent bystanders sold separately."No defecating in the bushes" sign sold separately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Has anyone been to Pete's Dueling Piano bar yet? If so, how's business? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Has anyone been to Pete's Dueling Piano bar yet? If so, how's business?http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/index.php?showtopic=1851&view=findpost&p=333619 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Now it needs a sports bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) getting better... Edited July 30, 2009 by DrLan34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Has anyone been to Pete's Dueling Piano bar yet? If so, how's business? I'm taking one of my girlfriends there after the Ottmar Liebert concert on the 8th. I'm sure she'll love it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totheskies Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I hear Metro is going to open up a souvenir shop at HP. That will be nice...(can't wait to get my very own Metro bus key chain that dispenses Mace)Ooh ooh a RideStore that actually stays open past 5:30pm!!! That would be a real asset to downtown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trae Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I'm taking one of my girlfriends there after the Ottmar Liebert concert on the 8th. I'm sure she'll love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I went to the three House of Blues venues to see some bands during the Houston Press Music Awards Showcase and peeked in the Lucky Strike windows...they seem to have a hella long way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 ¿ What? She likes Ottmar Liebert. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I'm taking one of my girlfriends there after the Ottmar Liebert concert on the 8th. I'm sure she'll love it. <cough><cough>NEW <cough><cough>GIRLFRIEND<cough><cough> 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 <cough><cough>NEW <cough><cough>GIRLFRIEND<cough><cough> Uh... ? Anyway. The bartender at the HOB says that they are still working out their kinks. We'll see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSky Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Uh... ?Anyway. The bartender at the HOB says that they are still working out their kinks. We'll see.Went by Lucky Strikes today and it they had a light crew there working on the place. it does seem like it has away to go, but they are making progress....They painted the outside, you can see the bar and lounge coming together, and they've made some progress on the lanes.If and when this thing opens it will be packed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Went by Lucky Strikes today and it they had a light crew there working on the place. it does seem like it has away to go, but they are making progress....They painted the outside, you can see the bar and lounge coming together, and they've made some progress on the lanes.If and when this thing opens it will be packed.Went the the Ottmar Leibert concert Saturday. It was a nice event and the venue itself was very not bad. Someone had taken our seats so the usher had to kindly remove the imposters. He played Barcelona Nights 3 times and it was awesome.Afterward, we went to Pete's Dueling Piano Bar. It was different as I'd never been to a piano bar before. Very entertaining to say the least. I'm sure when she's able to get away again we'll go back.All in all I give the place 2 thumbs up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSky Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Went the the Ottmar Leibert concert Saturday. It was a nice event and the venue itself was very not bad. Someone had taken our seats so the usher had to kindly remove the imposters. He played Barcelona Nights 3 times and it was awesome.Afterward, we went to Pete's Dueling Piano Bar. It was different as I'd never been to a piano bar before. Very entertaining to say the least. I'm sure when she's able to get away again we'll go back.All in all I give the place 2 thumbs up.It might be premature, but I am starting to think that you can consider HP a success, you have some successful venues coming together and the major components are pretty nice. Forever 21, HOB, Pete's Dueling Piano and when they get Lucky Strike it will be another successful venue. In addition, they have fully leased out the office space to a Fortune 500 corporation. It does have its faults but in comparison to BLVD and some of the other Mixed Use Developments that either didn't come to fruition or are faultering, this one seems to be off of life support and is making a full recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 It might be premature, but I am starting to think that you can consider HP a success, you have some successful venues coming together and the major components are pretty nice. Forever 21, HOB, Pete's Dueling Piano and when they get Lucky Strike it will be another successful venue. In addition, they have fully leased out the office space to a Fortune 500 corporation. It does have its faults but in comparison to BLVD and some of the other Mixed Use Developments that either didn't come to fruition or are faultering, this one seems to be off of life support and is making a full recovery.Dont hold your breath. Only time will tell. I sure hope it does well though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnmcbarnacle Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Dont hold your breath. Only time will tell. I sure hope it does well though.In the anecdotal evidence department, I was invited to a Birthday dinner at Guadalajara on Saturday. Keep in mind that this is for a bunch or current and former (moved to the burbs) inner loopers. I'm not sure who came up with this place or how, but it struck me as interesting that a Pavillion restaurant got tabbed over any numbber of the other usual Inner Loop haunts. I hope this is a sign that this place will actually draw people who live 10-15 minutes away from downtown instead of just staying in Montrose, Heights, etc. The difficulty with downtown restaurants has always been that to attract close-in residents,as those residents had to drive past half a dozen great places to get to the downtown spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 ¿ What? She likes Ottmar Liebert. Yeah, I was at that show with my friend. Opened a tab and had 3 Shiner Bock cans at 7 dollars a pop. I expect to get hosed buying alcohol at a concert but come on House of Blues, really?? My poor friend had six, hahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 In the anecdotal evidence department, I was invited to a Birthday dinner at Guadalajara on Saturday. Keep in mind that this is for a bunch or current and former (moved to the burbs) inner loopers. I'm not sure who came up with this place or how, but it struck me as interesting that a Pavillion restaurant got tabbed over any numbber of the other usual Inner Loop haunts. I hope this is a sign that this place will actually draw people who live 10-15 minutes away from downtown instead of just staying in Montrose, Heights, etc. The difficulty with downtown restaurants has always been that to attract close-in residents,as those residents had to drive past half a dozen great places to get to the downtown spot.Perhaps more important than the location of this place would be the food. What did you order? How was the food? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Yeah, I was at that show with my friend. Opened a tab and had 3 Shiner Bock cans at 7 dollars a pop. I expect to get hosed buying alcohol at a concert but come on House of Blues, really?? My poor friend had six, hahahahaIs that alot? My girlfriend and I had a few vodka tonics. Blah. I guess I've grown accustomed to paying more for drinks at concerts, bars, plays, or sporting events.Your friend must have had an awesome time! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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