Kahler Mountain Club Moose is Loose

By Wendy Thomas
Published: 12/05/23 Topics: Golf, Kahler Mountain Club, Leavenworth WA, Sports, Stevens Pass Ski Area, Wildlife Comments: 1

His name is Michael not Bullwinkle and he visits the Kahler Mountain Club ice skating rink most winters at least one. Maybe he loves to skate, or maybe he misses the open green golf fairways. Read more Read 1 comment

Sponsor: Kahler Mountain Club – Over 100 vacation homes with golf, restaurant, year round pool, athletic center, ice asking rink, and close to Lake Wenatchee near the Bavarian theme town of Leavenworth Washington. Good rates year round> Fun and relaxation all rolled into one. – KahlerMountainClub.com

Anyone - Lodging Newsletter 20231031 Mauna Kea

By Wm. May
Published: 10/31/23 Topics: Comments: 0

A member of the famous Rockefeller family, Laurance Rockefeller, visited the newly-admitted 50th state in July 1960, and was asked by Hawaii Governor William Quinn to help develop the islands beyond Oahu for tourism. Rockefeller fell in love with and chose Kaunaoa Bay on the Big Island after going for a swim there. He made it the site for a hotel that has become the famous Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Read more

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Marine Link Tours - Lodging Newsletter September 30, 2023

By Wm, May
Published: 09/30/23 Topics: Boats Comments: 0

As summer wanes, we take time to be thankful. In case you don't spend day and night following the lodging industry - like we do - here is a summary of some recent travel industry and market developments. Read more

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Shakespeare - Lodging Newsletter August 31, 2023

By Wm, May
Published: 08/31/23 Topics: Education, Events, Lodging Newsletter, Things To Do Comments: 0

How about I try to connect live theater to live vacation rental management with a few quotes from plays four centuries past. Read more

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Gear Box - Lodging Newsletter July 31, 2023

By Wm, May
Published: 07/31/23 Topics: Aberdeen Washington, Education, Lodging Management, Lodging Newsletter Comments: 0

Vacation Rental Management is like a Gear Box, with everything running in many directions. Renting out a private vacation rental home is a seemingly simple concept but there are more moving parts, gears, stresses and strains than imaginable. We do it well by employing experts just like the Gear Heads. So many people and things to deal with. Read more

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Eloise Rocks Out at Hi-Tide Resort

By Wm. May
Published: 07/10/23 Topics: Art, Fishing, Hi-Tide Resort, Photography, Vacation Comments: 1

From a tale of long ago, but not far away, a small guest action has become a long-standing custom for guests from far and away. Come and join us to rock out the beach. Read more Read 1 comment

Sponsor: Hi-Tide Resort – You can't get any closer to the beach than this. comfy, cozy, modern condos at Hi-Tide-Resort on Moclips Beach WA State. – Hi-Tide-Resort.com

History of Hi-Tide Resort's Moclips River

By Ron Lee
Published: 07/10/23 Topics: Comments: 0

From a tale of long ago, but not far away, a small guest action has become a long-standing custom for guests from far and away. Come and join us to rock out the beach. Read more

Sponsor: Hi-Tide Resort – You can't get any closer to the beach than this. comfy, cozy, modern condos at Hi-Tide-Resort on Moclips Beach WA State. – Hi-Tide-Resort.com

Oh Canada - Lodging Newsletter June 30, 2023

By Wm, May
Published: 06/30/23 Topics: Education, Hotels, Housekeeping, Inns, Lodging Newsletter, Reputation, Vacation Comments: 0

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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Hi Tide Resort Nearby But Far From Seabrook

By Wm. May
Published: 06/11/23 Topics: Hi-Tide Resort, Moclips Beach WA, Ocean Shores WA, Pacific Beach, Seabrook Resort, Wildlife Comments: 1

We come to praise Seabrook Resort high on a hill a mile from the ocean and triple the price. Or stay at Hi-Tide Resort to be directly on the beach. Why not. Read more Read 1 comment

Sponsor: Hi-Tide Resort – You can't get any closer to the beach than this. comfy, cozy, modern condos at Hi-Tide-Resort on Moclips Beach WA State. – Hi-Tide-Resort.com

Vacuum Cleaner - Lodging Newsletter May 31, 2023

By Wm, May
Published: 05/31/23 Topics: Housekeeping, Lodging Newsletter Comments: 0

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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Permit Anarchy - Lodging Newsletter April 30, 2023

By Wm, May
Published: 04/30/23 Topics: Government, Lodging Newsletter Comments: 0

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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The Hampton Wines Scholarship

By Wm. May
Published: 04/11/23 Topics: Aberdeen Washington, Education, Music, People, Self Improvement Comments: 0

A scholarship has been created for a man who taught thousands of music teachers far more than music. His dedicated and quality was a lucky fact for them all. Read more

Why Rules - Lodging Newsletter March 31, 2023

By Wm, May
Published: 03/31/23 Topics: Education, Guest Behavior, Guest Management, Lodging Management, Lodging Newsletter Comments: 0

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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Vacation Rental Life Guard Lessons

By William May
Published: 03/07/23 Topics: Behavior, Education, Lodging Management, Sports, Weather Comments: 0

Aspiring students can become a junior lifeguard, then senior lifeguard and finally a "Water Safety Instructor" in time. They learn a life lesson that can be applied to business. Never attempt to rescue a drowning swimmer. Read more

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Calculate Compliments Criticism - Lodging Newsletter February 28, 2023

By Wm, May
Published: 02/28/23 Topics: Guest Behavior, Lodging Newsletter Comments: 0

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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AirBnB Lists Anything Everywhere All at Once

By Ron Lee
Published: 02/25/23 Topics: Advertising, AirBnB, Booking.com, Expedia, Online Travel Agents (OTAs), TripAdvisor, Vacation Rental Association, Vacation Rentals, VRBO.com Comments: 0

Perhaps today's lodging usurpers like Expedia, Priceline, HomeAway and AirBnB could learn a thing or two from the advertising history of major newspapers. Being big and successful does not portend continued success when advertisers are treated poorly. Read more

Snoqualmie Falls Lodge - Lodging Newsletter January 31, 2023

By Wm, May
Published: 01/31/23 Topics: Advertising, Lodging Newsletter Comments: 0

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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