Have you recently thought about the future of your property? Do you have a plan for what you expect it to be like in one year, five years, and even ten years from now? With so much change occurring in the hospitality industry, it can be hard to plan for the next few months let alone the next few years. One trend that is developing and staying in the hospitality industry is a focus on sustainability. Essentially, sustainability is working towards goals in the present for the economy, society, and the environment while not sacrificing the needs for future generations. A common example is protecting the environment and natural resources from harm including having clean air and fresh water. This blog will explain how properties use energy, offer ideas on how to become more sustainable, and how becoming more sustainable will give your property a positive image.
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Which Offers More Comfort: A Hotel, B&B or a Vacation Rental?
When the first economy hotels opened years ago, they catered to people whose top priority was price not comfort.
Their clientele were families on a budget, or business travelers moving from town to town and needing little more than a clean bed and bath.
But as time went on, these hotels began to upgrade. They provided free breakfast, bought better bath towels and duvets and – when the time came – began offering free WiFi. That’s why today’s traveler is expecting more, and often getting more for their money.
And it’s not just hotels. InnStyle has been advising their bed and breakfast customers for years that they must step up their game to compete.
B&B and country inn properties have always offered amenities, clean and well-put-together rooms, terrific breakfasts, and concierge services. (Innkeepers are very knowledgeable about their towns).
But as time has passed, hotels have also begun to offer breakfast and some amenities. (Although InnStyle has noticed this doesn’t always extend to bath amenities other then soap & shampoo, unless you ask for them specifically).
So if hotels are offering some of the same comfort amenities as bed and breakfasts, what’s the difference between a hotel and a B&B?
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