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3 Great Reasons to Try Slow Travel

For many people, time seems to speed up as they grow older. The average person often tries to fill up their schedule with as many activities, tasks, and events as possible. Before they know it, weeks, months, and years have gone by, and it feels like they have barely even had time to stop, take a breath, and think about all they have accomplished. Even if they can get a minute to take a brief break from their daily routine, it is often spent on a vacation which frequently involves traveling from activity to activity and trying to do as much as possible in the limited time they are there. Some people have begun noticing this and are taking steps to slow down time a bit. A new term called “slow travel” has been recently trending to describe people like this.

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3 Devastating Natural Disasters the Hospitality Industry Has Offered Assistance For

Over the past couple of weeks, several natural disasters have hit the US. The wildfires on the island of Maui, the fires in Montana, and the fire in Rhode Island are just a few examples. Now, what does the hospitality community have anything to do with these tragedies? What could they have that could help? Hospitality properties have come together to help the communities.

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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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7 Important Steps to Cleaning Your Washer and Dryer

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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9 Smart Ways for Hospitality Properties to Promote Advocacy

Advocacy has become important for the hospitality industry in the wake of recent challenges experienced in the industry. Properties are still recovering from the past few years as they are getting back to normal operations and appropriate staff levels following the pandemic. A new challenge impacting the industry has been the rise of competition among various lodging businesses. With easy access to the internet and well-known websites like Airbnb, it has never been easier for customers to have such wide access to so many places to stay with just a few clicks. This easy access makes it much more important for properties to step up their game to promote their advantages if they want to continue getting a steady flow of bookings and reservations. Local governments have also gotten involved to help with managing the increase in properties like short-term rentals and regulating it. This is why hospitality advocacy is so important for the industry.

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5 Important Reasons for Using vs. Not Using Fabric Softener

Fabric Softener

Have you ever had someone tell you that you should never use fabric softener, but you are not told why? Have you ever noticed anything off with your fabrics after a wash after using fabric softener? These cleaning products are used by people all the time, so it may be a surprise that they are not always the best option. There are a few benefits, but they do come with and create several problems. Managers and staff should know the purposes of fabric softener and when your team should and should not use it. Educating housekeeping on its effects can help prevent future problems, save money, and reduce mistakes. This blog will highlight the pros and cons of using fabric softeners, explain why they can be harmful, and list possible alternative solutions.

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5 Clear Traveler Types for Hospitality Properties

Travelers and Hospitality

Without the need for travel, there really wouldn’t be a need for lodging. That is one of the many reasons why travelers are an important part of our economy. One hundred years ago, the thought of going more than a few hours away from home would have felt like an enormous expedition to many. With new inventions and advancements in technology, easily accessible transportation has become much more of a reality to many people. Now, people can fly across the country in just a few hours.

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3 Community Responses to the Rapid Growth of Short-Term Rental Properties

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The number of short-term rental properties is growing rapidly across the United States and internationally. They will continue to have a major impact on the hospitality industry both now and in the years to come. For most of modern history, it was expected that travelers would stay at inns, bed and breakfasts, or hotels. While these types of properties will still have their importance in hospitality, the trend is shifting to rental properties thanks to websites like VRBO and Airbnb. Short-term rental properties are becoming more and more common in many towns across the United States. These towns are taking measures to plan for the surging demand of property owners looking to buy short-term rentals.

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4 Quality Hospitality Sheets Characteristics for Short-Term Rentals

The primary goal for any property in the hospitality industry such as short-term rentals is to provide their guests with a comforting and enjoyable experience during their stay. This includes providing good bedding, amenities, and other accessories that will help improve the overall experience. Short-term rental properties are quickly becoming a popular trend for travelers, so it is important that they have the best possible linen and lodging options to remain competitive. Industry experts have been discussing some of the best sheet characteristics for short-term rentals.

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