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 | 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 | Oct 21, 2020 | Frictionless Innkeeper Posts, Frictionless Tips
Photo by Patrick Lalonde on Unsplash Much like the way toilet paper and hand sanitizers became very scarce during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, some are predicting that there will be a run on humidifiers in the coming winter months. Dry air and low humidity...
by Steve Short | Jun 22, 2020 | Frictionless Innkeeper Posts, Frictionless Tips
Photo by James Lee on Unsplash As the COVID-19 pandemic winds down, and the summer season is upon us, many innkeepers are developing strategies for re-opening their properties. In addition to properly disinfecting your property (see our recent podcast), the right...
by Steve Short | Jan 24, 2020 | Frictionless Innkeeper Posts, Frictionless Tips
Photo by Randy Fath on Unsplash Many innkeepers aim to continually expand the offerings on their properties, whether it’s the addition of a barn for weddings and events or even acquiring other inns. Leveraging the equity in your property is one viable...
by Steve Short | Oct 16, 2019 | Frictionless Innkeeper Posts, Frictionless Tips
Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash Remaining competitive in the innkeeping arena is no small challenge, especially in the face of multiple accommodation offerings, and Airbnb growing in popularity. One of the best ways to remain competitive, and achieve long-term...
by Steve Short | Sep 19, 2019 | Frictionless Innkeeper Posts, Frictionless Tips
Photo by Noah Buscher on Unsplash With environmental sustainability being a major trend in virtually every industry, there is often a disconnect between marketing and reality. In other words, many companies claim to be “green,” but don’t actually follow-up on this...
by Steve Short | Jul 23, 2019 | Frictionless Innkeeper Posts, Frictionless Tips
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash The Frictionless Innkeeper TIP series is intended to provide practical suggestions to innkeepers. Oftentimes these ideas are provided by our guests on the Frictionless Innkeeper podcast series. If Bono was right in claiming that...
by Steve Short | May 8, 2019 | Frictionless Innkeeper Posts, Frictionless Tips
The Frictionless Innkeeper TIP series is intended to provide practical strategic or tactical suggestions to innkeepers. Oftentimes these ideas are provided by our guests on the Frictionless Innkeeper podcast series. Serving breakfast has been such an integral part of...
by Steve Short | Jan 30, 2019 | Frictionless Innkeeper Posts, Frictionless Tips
Photo by Flemming Fuchs on Unsplash In our Frictionless Innkeeper podcast series, we share the stories behind how property owners became innkeepers, oftentimes discussing their challenges and the strategies they use for achieving long-term success. Along the way, we...
