by Steve Short | Mar 31, 2021 | Frictionless Innkeeper Posts, Frictionless Tips
Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash It is often the most challenging times that spark a creative movement. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to heavily impact the lodging industry, it presents the opportunity for innkeepers and boutique hotel owners to develop new...
by Steve Short | Feb 27, 2021 | Frictionless Innkeeper Podcasts, Frictionless Innkeeper Posts
For episode #32 of the Frictionless Innkeeper podcast series, we speak with Emily and Matthieu Monnier, the managers of Trapper’s Rendezvous, who discuss how they saw an increase in bookings during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, and how they have...
by Steve Short | Feb 26, 2021 | Frictionless Friends, Frictionless Innkeeper Posts
Akwaaba Bed & Breakfast Inns, owned and operated by Monique Greenwood, was featured in Fodor’s Travel… 10 Stylish Black-Owned Boutique Hotels Across the U.S. to Book on Your Next Trip Tom Werman, owner/innkeeper of Stonover Farm in Lenox, MA, was interviewed...
by Steve Short | Feb 19, 2021 | Frictionless Innkeeper Posts
Don’t Miss “While You’re Here … Putting on Your Concierge Hat and Knowing Your Partners” This year, the Association of Lodging Professionals (ALP) is holding their annual Conference & Marketplace as a virtual event, with the Lodging Professionals portion...
by Steve Short | Feb 9, 2021 | Frictionless Innkeeper Podcasts, Frictionless Innkeeper Posts
For episode #31 of the Frictionless Innkeeper podcast series, we speak with Christa Freeland, an entrepreneur, former tech venture studio executive, and manager of the Founder House Austin. This is part two of our discussion with Christa, where she shares her insights...
by Steve Short | Dec 4, 2020 | Frictionless Innkeeper Posts
Many innkeepers have found ways to open their properties in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, requiring changes to many aspects of their business. We thought it would be helpful to interview some of them and share their insights on how they are managing their...
by Steve Short | Nov 24, 2020 | Frictionless Innkeeper Podcasts, Frictionless Innkeeper Posts
For episode #30 of the Frictionless Innkeeper podcast series, we speak with Wild Man Dan Tatarka and his wife, Terri Tatarka, the owners/innkeepers of WildManDan’s Beercentric Bed and Breakfast, a B&B with an onsite nanobrewery nestled in Nelson County, Virginia,...
by Steve Short | Nov 20, 2020 | Frictionless Innkeeper Posts, Frictionless Tips
Photo by CDC on Unsplash As the United States experiences a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, many innkeepers are hoping to keep their properties open, as long as guests are willing to travel to their destination. Having experienced an initial COVID wave, guests are...
by Steve Short | Nov 11, 2020 | Frictionless Innkeeper Posts
Many owners have found ways to open their properties in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, requiring changes to many aspects of their business. We thought it would be helpful to interview some of them and share their insights on how they are managing their businesses...
by Steve Short | Nov 4, 2020 | Frictionless Innkeeper Podcasts, Frictionless Innkeeper Posts
For episode #29 of the Frictionless Innkeeper podcast series, we speak with Christa Freeland, who is an entrepreneur, former tech venture studio executive, and the manager of the Founder House Austin. Based in Austin, Texas, this innovative lodging approach shares a...
