Charlottesville Virginia is a true destination location. What is a destination location? Here is how we describe it in our world of hospitality. A tourism area where people want to come and is easily accessible. An area with a well-established ‘name’ or identity. The B&B Team represents a first-class collection of properties for sale in […]
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What is an Algorithm? Nothing to do with Al Gore and whether he has rhythm or not. But all to do with the internet (didn’t Al invent that?) Definition from Whatis.com: “An algorithm (pronounced AL-go-rith-um) is a procedure or formula for solving a problem, based on conducting a sequence of specified actions. A computer program can be
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The connection of passion and knowledge in the innkeeping world has evolved. In times past when we first started our seminars for aspiring innkeepers, our attendees had slightly different answers to our pre-attendance questionnaire. Many espoused their love of entertaining and cooking. Yes, that is an important part of innkeeping, the gift of hospitality and
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Each year at this point in time we get a letter from innkeeper/client friends in New Hampshire. It includes innkeeper Scott’s end of year musings. His reflections are both poignant and very funny. I would love to share excerpts from the letter. Innkeepers will find some familiarity with all of these selections. “Each December I
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Do you remember the gifts you have given more than the gifts you received? Most of us do. However you celebrate the season for giving; with 8 days of Hanukkah, Christ’s birth or a secular celebration, it is all about giving and the joy it brings others. Here is a fun memory of mine that
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As the year winds to a close I thought I would compile a recap of top 10 lodging trends 2017. Some of these come from blogs I have written this year and others from a quick Google search of hotel/lodging trend articles. 1. In-room technology. The two items that stood out were: High-definition flat screen
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We have all heard about how important curb appeal is to properties. There is also the ongoing trend and need to create bathroom appeal. I would like to share some highlights from a recent article titled, ‘Hotels upgrade bathrooms for more demanding guests’. From the article, here is what the vice president of Marriott global
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Memories of our childhood Thanksgivings feasts, fond or quirky, we all have them. I asked our team if they would share with me their most memorable Thanksgiving F&B (that’s food & beverage) traditions. Humorous Highlights 1. Paris Peas by Eliot Dalton “Somehow when my Mom came back from going to a fancy cooking school in
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In the last few years Rockland, Maine has become a mecca for new residents seeking an authentic Maine location. Why? Here are 10 reasons to live, play and work in Rockland Maine. Two innkeepers who have lived and worked here for many years describe Rockland’s authentic, warm hospitality like “Mayberry in Maine.” Their names are
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”I’m a little bit country. And I’m a little bit rock ‘n roll.” A Donnie & Marie hit, remember them? What is it? They couldn’t make up their minds? Or are they a compatible blend of each? In a similar fashion, The B&B Team offers properties for sale that are a “little bit B&B-little bit
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