3 Essential Ways to Keep Vacation Rental Guests Coming Back

Vacation Rental properties have become extremely popular in the hospitality industry over the years and that is a trend that is likely to continue for the foreseeable future. The popularity of these properties has resulted in increased competition between those located near one another as they try to attract guests. Now more than ever, it is crucial that guests enjoy their stay at your property and want to come back. This blog will explain why repeat customers are so vital and how to keep them coming back.

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4 Helpful Tips to Make Any Property Feel Like 5-Stars

Every hospitality property wants a 5-star rating. Unfortunately, not every business will have the privilege of being ranked five stars. While your property may not magically feel like 5 stars overnight, there are steps that you can implement to help get it closer to that goal. This will ultimately help improve guest satisfaction and boost review ratings, leading to more bookings. Sometimes budgets can be restrained, but these are a few cost-effective steps businesses can use to help give off a five-star experience for their guests.

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4 Major Expenses for Rental Property Investors

It’s no secret that rental properties can be a great investment, but they can come with added risks and expenses. It is more and more common to hear that people are adding rental properties to their portfolios to generate extra income while also having another career. Other people may also choose to make this industry a full-time career. As with many big decisions in life, most people looking to break into the rental property industry will have to weigh the pros and cons. One of the biggest deciding factors for rental properties will be the anticipated expenses, especially in the beginning when you are looking to start getting reservations from your first guests. Some of these expenses can include maintenance costs, utilities, property management, and hospitality product upkeep.

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5 Important Ways for Hospitality Properties to Reduce Use of Plastic

Sustainability continues to remain a hot topic in the hospitality industry including the usage of plastic. More and more people are becoming aware of their impact on the environment and are continuously looking for ways to promote a positive difference on the world and to support businesses that are putting in the extra effort to take care of the planet. One of the substances causing the most harm to the environment is plastic. Think of all the products wrapped in plastic that you see while walking in the stores. This plastic ends up in forests, rivers, oceans, etc and causes harmful effects on the creatures living in those ecosystems. Many properties in hospitality have begun noticing the issue and are beginning to take the necessary steps to fix the issue. The following lists five different ways to reduce the amount of plastic being used in your property.

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5 Effective Ways to Reduce Pilling in Hospitality Sheets and Towels

The feeling of having new, fresh linens can bring a sense of joy and satisfaction to people. Many like the positive change that new linens such as sheets, towels, or clothing can bring. They may like the texture of the product, the elegant colors, or the patterns that it came with. The goal is to keep these linens looking new for as long as possible. As people continue using the products, they may notice little balls of fuzz beginning to develop on them. This is called pilling, and it can be an annoyance that many people simply do not want to deal with. This blog will explain the concept of pilling, what causes it, and how to prevent it.

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8 Innovative Ways to Remove Scents from Linens

Has your property ever had to remove scents from linens? A smell that never went away after washing and drying multiple times? There are a couple of reasons your linens might have gained a scent: moisture, warmth, lack of air circulation, dark and damp areas, or other reasons. It is a frustrating problem that many hospitality properties must deal with at least once. This blog lists eight unique ways to remove unwanted smells from your linens.

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4 Valuable Ideas for Preparing Your Property for Fall

The constant chaos of the busy season may be beginning to wind down as the summer starts coming to an end and transitions to fall. Leaves will begin changing color and morning frost will start to become much more common. Cooler temperatures and less sunlight often bring out less vacationers. This makes the fall a good time to inspect and take inventory of your property before the holidays arrive. This is also a good time to work on projects that could interfere with the guests’ experience. This blog will explain different ways you can prepare your property for the fall season.

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6 Clear Differences Between a Motel and a Hotel

There are many hospitality properties, including hotels, motels, inns, and more. When considering the long list of other properties, can you consider their significant differences? There will inevitably be some confusion about the many hospitality properties’ differences. The two most popular and well-known properties are hotels and motels, so can you think of any differences between them? Then imagine for a second that you are on the road somewhere and need a place to spend the night. On one side of the road is a hotel, and on the other is a motel, which looks more interesting? Which one do you choose, and how do you choose it? Here are six key differences between them to better equip you when deciding.

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Hospitality Linens: Synthetic or Natural Fibers?

When creating linens, numerous types of fibers can be used. With abundant materials, synthetic and natural fibers have become two very different but critical ingredients in various types of linens including sheets, towels, blankets, and more. Synthetic and natural fibers are the two primary types of materials, each having unique characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages. What are natural and synthetic fibers, and what are the pros and cons of using them? The answers to these questions will be found below.

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7 Important Steps to Cleaning Your Washer and Dryer

Your washers and dryers are essential appliances regularly forgotten to be cleaned. These appliances work nonstop to clean numerous fabrics and linens, but how do we know if the washing machine and dryers keep the linens clean or slowly ruin them? Keeping them clean maintains productivity and cleanliness and allows for the longevity of both the machines and the fabrics. For hospitality properties, it is imperative to keep these appliances for the betterment of the guests, staff, and company. But what do you have to do to clean these appliances? This blog will give you the possible steps for cleansing and detoxifying washing machines and dryers.

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