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Autumn is Industry Conference Season for Lodging
By Wm. May
Published: 11/16/16
Topics: AirBnB, Hotels, Inns
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Westport Central Reservations Kick-Off
By Trina Flanagan
Published: 10/27/16
Topics: Advertising, Westport WA
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As part of the Westport-Grayland Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours (BAH) events, everyone was invited to the luxurious Sanderling Beach House for food, drink and camaraderie. It was an absolutely stunning day for an absolutely stunning kick-off. The new Westport Central Reservation service opened its doors with a party for local businesses and lodging providers on Thursday January 26, 2018. Read more Leave comments
Grading Vacation Rentals on the Curve
By Wm. May
Published: 10/01/16
Topics: AirBnB, Vacation Rental Association, Vacation Rentals
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Research has showed that average ratings on AirBnB are a full one start higher than the number of stars for homes on HomeAway.com. Could this mean that only the better homes are listed on AirBnB? Nah,. Just the opposite. Read more Leave comments
Avoiding Bumptious People
By Wm. May
Published: 08/01/16
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The TV show American Idol has been a favorite for years combining very talented people with those who are, shall we say, talent challenged. How can such bumptious performers feel they have talent. Read more Leave comments
AirBnB Racism Facilitated by Social Media
By Wm. May
Published: 06/01/16
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Surely, building familiarity with guests and hosts is a good thing. The world needs more communication and personal interaction. But the very act of showing a photograph of every host gives racists the key to shunning people they don’t like. Read more Leave comments
The May Day That is Not
By Wm. May
Published: 03/31/16
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Sponsor: MayPartners – Marketing, Advertising and Sales are what we do for lodging, tourism, real estate and other industries where craft creative communications lead to growth and profit. Businesses who take our counsel, take the prize. – MayPartners.com
Server Crash All Night Bash
By William May
Published: 03/25/16
Topics: Self Improvement
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Getting good folks to work for you is easier than you think. All you gotta do is put yourself in their shoes, and do it literally. Leaders do the toughest jobs, not the easiest. Leaders must be out-front or they are really only stragglers. Read more Leave comments
Assumptions Make Everyone Equally Unhappy
By William May
Published: 02/27/16
Topics: Self Improvement
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This age old cliché succinctly explains the problem with assuming things without stopping to check the facts and why it makes others so unhappy. Read more Leave comments
Oprah is an Alien And Other Internet Facts
By William May
Published: 01/04/16
Topics: People, Reputation
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Randy Jones from San Antonio lives with 1,000 cats all named Wilbur. Cindy Rigmore from Alberta has lived her entire life on a diet of egg shells and whiskey, and is 91 years old. There is a man in Sherwood Forest who calls himself Robin Hood, but lives in a mobile home. It is true if it is on the Internet. Read more Leave comments
Sponsor: MayPartners – If you want your business to sell more, call us. Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations and other stuff. Tip top, terrific, tenacious. – MayPartners.com
San Clemente CA Moton for Vacation Rental Moratorium
By Jeff Bosson
Published: 01/02/16
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Contrary to advice from tourism officials and the vacation rental industry, January 5, 2016 San Clement City Council will vote on a moratorium on vacation rentals in the city.. Read more Leave comments
Chim Chimney! What to Know on Chimney Sweeping
By William May
Published: 01/01/16
Topics: Vacation Rentals
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It’s that time of year to curl up around a warm fire - New Years has just happened, the weathers getting a little chilly, maybe there’s a light dusting of snow on the lawn. You open the flue, light your kindling, and wait for the romantic crackling to start. But then you start wondering: when was the last time you got the chimney swept?! Read more Leave comments
Sponsor: VRAI – Every idea, tidbit, technique and program at vRIA is intended to help vacation rental managers and owners operate better, grow bookings and succeed. Memberships start at the outrageous price of "Free." Join the industry today. – VacatinRentalAssociation.org
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