Bill's Bountiful Blog
May I keep you posted on my thoughts, ideas, observations, and silliness?. Am I serious? Is it relevant?. Does anyone care? Probably not much.
But in today's age of everyone has something to say, why not me? And who can blame me for jumping into to the pool? For speaking up For laying it out?
"Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one." - Thomas Wiley, Journalist
Oh Canada - Lodging Newsletter June 30, 2023
By Wm, May
Published: 06/30/23
Topics: Education, Hotels, Housekeeping, Inns, Lodging Newsletter, Reputation, Vacation
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The pace of change is accelerating. Here are some changes we noticed in Canada, specifically in the stunning mountain towns of Banff and Jasper. Read more
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Vacuum Cleaner - Lodging Newsletter May 31, 2023
By Wm, May
Published: 05/31/23
Topics: Housekeeping, Lodging Newsletter
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Of course, promoting the positives of each vacation rental attracts guests. But giving them an accurate and intricate view of the homes relieves their worries about renting which makes them comfortable, too. Read more
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Problem Solving - Lodging Newsletter November 30, 2021
By Wm, May
Published: 11/30/21
Topics: Housekeeping, Lodging Newsletter
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These are secrets of the not very rich and not very famous who deserve to be both rich and famous. Read more
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Adapting to Change - Lodging Newsletter September 30, 2020
By Wm, May
Published: 09/30/20
Topics: Behavior, Housekeeping, Lodging Newsletter, Vacation Rental Management, Vacation Rentals
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TREND - Vacation Rental popularity has grown steadily for two decades, right through the world shaking events of 9-11 and the economic travails of the 2007-2008 real estate depression. Once guests try a vacation rental, they stay at hotels less, and our industry grows. Read more
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Hope is Not a Plan - Lodging Newsletter April 30, 2020
By Wm, May
Published: 04/30/20
Topics: Covid-19 Virus, Housekeeping, Lodging Newsletter, Yield Management
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Bad News - In March guests started cancelling everything, online travel agencies were over-riding cancellation policies, and governments were telling people not to go on vacation. The time to speak with every guest, to cancel bookings, and to do bookkeeping doubled the work. Read more
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Clean, Wipe, Soak, Scrub, Brush, Scour, Polish
By Ron Lee
Published: 04/18/20
Topics: Covid-19 Virus, Housekeeping, Lodging Management
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Our first office started cleaning and sanitizing vacation rental homes for over 50 years. Rup a dub dub. We know the products to use, and clean tiny thing in every home no matter how bit. Read more
Indentured Servitude Comes to Vacation Rentals
By William May
Published: 12/01/17
Topics: Employment, Housekeeping, Vacation Rental Management
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Was Susie really just a disgruntled employee? Not really. For years she drank the "upward mobility" poison that corporate workers have been swallowing for years. That working long and hard will benefit them in the long run. Did it? Read more
Monster Trucks - Lodging Newsletter November 30th, 2017
By Wm. May
Published: 11/30/17
Topics: Advertising, Dynamic Rates, Housekeeping, Lodging Newsletter, Vacation Rentals
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Many of our day-to-day services for property owners are hidden, but essential. Take for example - a day in the life of the reservation staff. Here is a peek. Read more
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Hire a Crack Head to Clean your Home
By William May
Published: 03/01/17
Topics: Housekeeping, Vacation Rentals
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Not all job applicants will be dedicated to our industry. Many applicants just want a quick buck to pay for their habits. That is more common than you might imagine. And home owner will never know until the druggie goes missing along with assets from their home. Read more
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