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Proper Guest Boundaries and Expectations can Give Your Hospitality Property an Advantage

A former Florida innkeeper once said, “Transparency is always the best policy when it comes to guests at your property. Even the smallest inconvenience can become a huge point of contention if the guest feels they’ve been misled. Likewise, even large inconveniences become manageable if they’re expected. Give the guest an opportunity to cancel, and they might! But those are the guests who would have left angry and posted about it on Google, so it’s for the best in the end.”

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Are Blankets or Comforters Better for Your Hospitality Property?

Did you grow up as child sleeping on the same type of bedding your whole life? Can you recall what kind of bedding you slept with? Did the top of the bed have a really cool color like bright red or have a particular pattern that made it stand out? Maybe you had a comforter, a blanket, a duvet cover, or a top sheet. If you are like most people who have never had any exposure to hospitality, you may have never thought twice about the different styles of bedding. The great news is that there are so many options available to make the sleeping experience more pleasant. Two important components of bedding are blankets and comforters which are both great options but have some differences.

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White vs. Colored Towels

One of the most difficult parts of being a property manager is deciding the property’s style and decorative options. Not everyone agrees on what is best, and these types of choices are often a matter of opinion. Some of these tough choices can be made for bed linens, furniture, paint colors, and carpet choices. The bathroom is no exception to style options. A frequently pondered question is what color the towels should be. Does your property have white or colored towels? White and colored towels each come with their own pros and cons. Most standard hotels provide white towels, but colored towels still have their place and may be able to help your property stand out.

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