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GALWAY (4 March)-Adelle Rosier, a third-generation soap maker, opened her shop in Galway eight years ago. Nestled behind Eglinton Gourmet Market on Raven Terrace, her business, Rosier and Finch, is booming. Ms. Rosier credits the success to her commitment to lifelong learning. "Yes, my handcrafted soaps, shampoos, and lotions are luxurious," she said. "But there are a lot of high-quality skin-care products out there. So after learning the trade from my family, I have increased my sales knowledge by taking online courses in business-to-business (B2B) marketing." Ms. Rosier adds that those courses built her confidence in selling her products directly to hotels. "Thanks to what I learned in my B2B strategies courses, I managed to persuade a number of boutique hotels in Europe to try my products." And so Rosier and Finch skin-care products are available in guest rooms at, for instance, the Bruadair Hotel in Galway, the Florinda Grand in Lisbon, Portugal, and the Zerra Inn in Reykjavik, Iceland. Ms. Rosier further points out that many of her customers first learn of her products during a hotel stay. Afterward, they visit the shop in person or go online to purchase the items for themselves. Rosier and Finch is located at 12 Raven Terrace and can be found online at www.rosierandfinch.co.ie. ===== https://www.florindagrand.pt/en/guest_reviews I had to arrange a last-minute business trip to my company's Portugal office, and the usual hotel I book was completely full. Based on some online recommendations, I decided to stay at Florinda Grand. While this charming hotel is much smaller than the usual places I stay, it has every comfort one would want during a business trip. In addition to a tastefully decorated and comfortable room, there were gourmet treats on my pillowcase and the finest soap, shampoo, and other toiletries available for me to enjoy. My only regret is that I was in Lisbon for just three days. Next time I visit the Lisbon office, I will stay longer and book a room at the Florinda Grand. —posted by Ashton Wu, 7 June

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