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Category: Packaging and Promotions

Do Packages And Promotions Sell During A Pandemic?

More important to the question ‘do packages and promotions sell during a pandemic’ is ‘should we even be creating and offering opportunities to travel when

November 27, 2020

Micro-cizing Your Hotel’s Offerings…. Bigger Isn’t Always Better

In days past, it was always our goal to aim high. Now, we are finding that we must fine-tune our offerings and create new opportunities

November 27, 2020

Meeting Rooms: Sometimes you meet; sometimes you learn

Hotel meeting rooms are becoming obsolete. So why do we keep building them, renovating them, and hiring people to go out and find companies and

September 10, 2019

‘Tis The Season For Thanks And Giving

In the hotel industry, we are always thanking and we are always giving…. especially in November and December. Unless you are a winter destination or resort,

November 9, 2018

May Day: Day to Celebrate or a Cry for Help?

On Tuesday, May 1st we celebrate May Day. It’s a sure sign that warmer weather is upon us and that summer cannot be far behind.

April 30, 2018

Super-Stay Me on Super Sunday

Ahhh, the #SuperBowl! What a great day for football. What a great day to super-stay your guests! Do you have plans to celebrate “Big Game” Sunday at your

January 29, 2018

Love Is In The Air. Or Is It?

The Beatles say “All You Need Is Love”. John Paul Young says “Love Is In The Air”. The Captain and Tennille say “Love Will Keep

January 12, 2018

Poppies mean remembrance on Memorial Day.

Should We Celebrate on Memorial Day or Remember?

According to the definition in Wikipedia, “Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in

May 24, 2017

The Power of Love

The power of love is a curious thing. Some celebrate with their true love. Some celebrate the love of family. Some celebrate the love of

January 18, 2017

The Cruel, Cruel Summer Is Over

It’s been a cruel, cruel summer. It’s been too hot, business was a bit down at most of our hotels, I sold my house and

September 1, 2016

Lettuce Turnip the Beet and Sell!

Selling is a very broad-based activity. Everyone’s style is different – kinda like listening to the different music genres. Because June is National Fresh Fruit

June 15, 2016

SuperMom

If there every was a SuperMom, it would be my Mom. My sisters follow closely in her footsteps, but nevertheless, my Mom is da bomb!

May 2, 2016

Can You Dig It? Earth Day Awareness

I can dig it, can you dig it baby? Last year, right around this time, I blogged about the value of celebrating Earth Day. (Follow

April 13, 2016

One Giant “Leap” For Sales and Marketing

In July, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped down upon the lunar surface and proclaimed, “One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” This

February 10, 2016

Elf On The Shelf and Other Silly Holiday Traditions!

One of my favorite activities around the holidays is the Elf On The Shelf. Originally designed as a family tradition, where a little elf figurine

December 1, 2015

Sales Is Scary

Holidays are fast approaching and unless your hotel is located in a tropical, warm weather or snow-covered, mountain resort destination, you are probably looking at

October 27, 2015

Selling The Summer Sizzle

Depending on your location, summertime is either the start to your high season, or the time where your business goes “poof”. In either case, you’ll

June 23, 2015

Celebrate Today

If you subscribe to a certain genre of calendar, you are treated to a daily “It’s national xxxxx day”. Most of the celebrations refer to

April 17, 2015

First Comes Love.

Love is in the air! I hope that each of our hotels already has a “romance” package, promotion or special in their sell strategy, I

February 3, 2015

You’re Engaged…. Congratulations!

Happy Valentine’s Day! OK – so it’s a couple of days early, but I do want to wish all you hotel lovers a great day,

February 12, 2014

2019... The Year of the Pig

'Tis The Season For Thanks And Giving

Be A Star When Analyzing Your STR Report

"Darn Good Advice" If I Do Say So Myself

"Big Game" Starting Line-Up

Be Quirky And Unique - Stand Out From The Crowd

Are You Wallowing In The Grass Or In The Mud?

Act Effectively - Work Smarter Not Harder

"This Is My Generation... Baby!"

Are You Laboring On Labor Day?

10 Habits You Must Quit To Be Successful In Sales

BAR! Now That I Have Your Attention...

Asking For The Sale = Increased Bookings

"The Power Of Advice"

Add A Call To Action To Everything You Do

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