Gift Shops: A Creative Way to add Revenue to Your Hospitality Business

Many people choose to pursue careers in the hospitality industry because they are passionate about serving other people and giving them memorable experiences.  The primary goal for lodging professionals is making sure their guests have a comfortable and relaxing stay at their property.  This involves adding high-quality bedding, amenities, food, and beverages.  One of the best compliments a property owner can hear from a customer is that they enjoyed something in the property so much that they would like to have one for themselves.  This could be sheets, towels, robes, amenities like shampoo or conditioner, etc.  Luckily, guests can have their wishes fulfilled and the business can add a stream of revenue if the property offers their desired products for purchase.  Sheets are generally the most popular item guests look for, and this blog will primarily focus on how properties can implement a gift shop program for their guests.

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Vacation Rental Week 2022

InnStyle was thrilled to participate in the third annual Vacation Rental Week!  This week was dedicated to explaining how professionally-managed vacation rentals provide value and benefits for both property owners and guests. This celebration of Vacation Rental Week provided an opportunity to highlight and educate property owners and travelers more about vacation rentals.  This blog explains the benefits of vacation rental properties from the perspective of both a property owner and a guest.

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Economical Effects on the Hospitality Industry

The effects of the pandemic are still having a major impact on the world as it is now almost two years old.  Luckily, travel has started to pick up as people have started to move forward with their lives again.  Many properties should expect to see bookings improve this year compared to the past two years.  However, they will still be confronted with economical issues for the coming busy season.  This is an issue that pertains to companies in many industries, so hospitality isn’t just an exception.  Inflation will continue to be rampant, supply chains will have issues, and labor shortages may persist throughout 2022.

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Hospitality Towels: Comfort from Cotton

Every property has their own views and opinions on what makes a towel worth purchasing.  They are an essential product for the hospitality industry and for everyday use in the home, so it is important to be knowledgeable of their qualities and uniqueness when making a purchase.  There are many different types of towels available including bath, hand, wash, tub mats, and bath sheets.  Cotton is a common ingredient and there is a large selection of cotton to choose from when deciding what is the best fit for your property.  This blog will explain the differences and benefits of certain types of cotton including Turkish, Egyptian, Pima, and Supima Cotton.

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Towel Warmers: Hospitality Luxury at Its Finest

Hospitality professionals are always trying to think of ways to make their property more unique.  In previous blogs, ideas such as offering pleasant-smelling amenities, updating the bedding with top sheets, and developing sustainable ideas such as composting have been suggested.  The bathroom is a room where properties can become more memorable.  Most guests will expect to see a sink, a shower, a towel rack, and maybe a bathtub when checking in to their room.  Did you ever think about adding a tower warmer to take it to the next level?  This is an item that showcases luxury and will leave guests impressed.

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The Value of Amenity Collections for Your Hospitality Property

Amenities are an important product that many guests will be paying close attention to during their stay.  This is in reference to bathroom amenities like soap, shampoo, and other personal care items that people use for hygiene.  The scents and design of these items can affect the initial feeling that guests will have towards your property.  With so many different styles and designs to choose from, it can be a daunting task for property managers to select which ones will best fit their needs.  This blog will aim to make your selection process simpler.  It will describe how to choose between bar and liquid soap, popular fragrances, and the benefits that dispensers offer.

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2022 Trends for the Hospitality Industry

2021 has had many highs and lows for the hospitality industry.  COVID-19 restrictions were reduced as vaccinations were offered to the public which resulted in increased travel again.  However, the hospitality industry and many other industries struggled with product availability and enough employees to help business operations run smoothly.  This resulted in congestion at the ports, less frequent truck shipments, and longer wait times.  COVID-19 brought about many changes to the hospitality industry that will likely stay for the long-term.  This blog offers insight into some common trends that should be expected in the hospitality industry for 2022.  This includes a continuation of local travel, workcationing remaining popular, short-term rental property demand, sustainability awareness, and an increase in technology.

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Bedding: The Ultimate Holiday Gift

Decorations, gingerbread houses, candy canes, presents, and family are some of the many thoughts and memories people might think of as the holiday season approaches.  Many people associate the holidays as a time of giving and thankfulness.  This time of year can also bring about stress and anxiety about what gifts to give to friends and family.  Common gifts people give are new cell phones, clothing, or gift cards.  However, there are plenty of other unique ideas for gifts like bedding.  This blog will explain why it can make a great gift for the holidays.

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Hospitality Goals for 2022

Has your property, inn, or lodge began discussing goals for the 2022 year?  Maybe there are some changes to the property pertaining to linens or other areas that you would like to focus your attention on in the remaining weeks of 2021.  The bed linen that may stand out the most to guests is sheets.  Guests want to sleep on a soft, comfortable set of sheets that will give them a pleasant night’s sleep.  There are so many different angles to focus on when dealing with sheets like what is a good thread count, how many should I order, how should they be laundered, etc.  This blog will highlight some important areas to focus on when evaluating the sheets at your property.

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Supply Chain Issues and the Effect on Hospitality

Everyone is aware of the effects COVID-19 has had over almost the past two years.  Many of those effects are still lingering even as the public has slowly began returning to normal.  The effects from COVID are not just related to health.  Two major problems are supply chain and distribution issues and a labor shortage across the world.  These issues could become worse as we are now getting closer to the holidays since this is a time when there is always a need for increased help in shipping, retail, and many other important industries.  The hospitality industry is no exception to the supply chain issues.  Many hospitality professionals have personally experienced the difficulty of trying to order products for the property and have them arrive in a reasonable time frame.  This blog will explain the main causes for the supply chain issues.

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