Thanks! Yeh, I'm looking forward to the winter season! Erm, the girls hair was a mixture of both really - whatever you feel suits the occasion best; whatever would make you feel most comfortable I guess.
Info about the companies can generally be found on their websites in "About" sections... and possibly the use of Google - As I mentioned, this is something I didn't do... Also look into Hotelplan; their parent company - knowledge seems to impress them and get some boxes ticked :)
What job have you got the interview for? This can alter how you should tailor your presentation, and without knowing this, I can't offer any suggestions. However, use what I said above, and make sure that it shows that you've put effort and spent time doing it.
Yeh, I was worried about being too shy, but it's a relaxed atmosphere, so helps settle the nerves - and preparing well, helps a lot! :P
Hm, I dunno what the group size will be, as it's a bit closer to the time... Hopefully, for your sake, it won't be any more than about 10! :)

I've got a fantastic t-shirt tan this summer... :P

Don't stress too much, you'll be fine!
Oh, hotel assistant? Well, I can't even pretend to help, as I don't actually have any idea what you'd be doing... But as you have the experience, you'll have way more of an idea :P
Nahh, not too formal! The interviewers would like to have a laugh; they do hundreds of these over this period, and it'll make it less monotonous - remember this when planning your presentation too!
Ha. I don't have any of those :P Gonna work on getting rid of my t-shirt tan... When I have the time...

I got a job with Crystal as a Resort Rep. I'm really looking forward to it. Perhaps a bit too much. Summer is kind of starting to drag a bit :).

Ah brilliant thanks, I take it their looking for key things during the group stage then? ie: if you're applying as a bar supervisor you'll have to demonstrate that you take a natural lead etc? I did wonder if they have seen it before, so i was thinking of incorporating it into my 3 funniest tales i've had in the bar industry? Are they simply looking at your ability to stand there and talk to a group, or do they mark on your skillset? I just don't want to give a 5 minute presentation on what would essentially be my CV - doesn't make for great talking does it?

Lee89; I don't know about the group stage tbh, they didn't actually go through it at my interview, so I can't be any help there! I think yeh, they'd look for a leader role, and team work. Yeh, tell some tales about bar work, and potentially what you learned from them?  I don't think they're too bothered about your ability to talk in front of a group... however, if you can't, it's obviously not a good sign. They won't care about the skillset - they have no idea what it's going to be, so it could be a completely irrelevant skill to start with. I think they just want to see what you come up with, and see effort you've put into it, and how much time you've spent on it. Definitely don't present your CV - they want something creative! All I can think of to help.

laurenAmy; That should be alright then! Errm, even if you're not at home, just have a think about what you could do, so, you'll have sorta idea what you wanna do, and maybe even begin to plan it - otherwise, a week may not be enough time!

I had an interview a couple of weeks ago and got offered a job the following day. 
Don't worry too much about the presentation, it does seem a bit daunting because the task isn't very specific... which is because they want you to interpret it in your own way.  I would suggest taking something with you to talk about and focus on selling yourself and your skills to them.  If you cant think of anything immediately relevant to your job role (ie hotel assistant) then maybe try something humorous or something that makes you as a person stand out. You are sure to make a good impression if you dress suitably, go well prepared, get involved and smile/be friendly. 

Congratulations!! where about are you wanting to go?! 
yeah?! just trying to show i have the skills and qualities for the job role! really have no clue! 
What is the structure of the day like and things they ask? did you do alot of research on the company?! 

Hey, I was incredibly nervous doing the "introduce yourself" bit, I needn't be but I just got a bit anxious so didn't manage to say everything I wanted to. :( Then it went round again and I had to do my task, I applied for chalet housekeeping but was unsure what to do so I did bottle flaring to demonstrate I like learning new skills, can learn fast and can follow a routine.. then I did towel origami and made a swan out of a bath towel, then I presented a cake I baked as my role also includes serving food so I thought may as well. I baked a chocolate cola cake (has half a can of coke in it!) 

Thanks, hope so too! Horrible working all day constantly thinking if I got it or not!

Nice, congrats on the job :)