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Smart perspectives on travel, ownership, and hospitality

The hospitality industry is at a crossroads. Traditional hotels are being squeezed by rising labor costs, changing traveler expectations, and capital market…
Your listing looks fine. Your calendar’s full. So why are you leaving $30K on the table? The vac…
At a Four Seasons, your favorite wine is waiting in the fridge. At an Airbnb, you’re lucky if the f…
Most vacation rental managers talk about guest satisfaction. We tie our management fee to it. At…
Beautiful Home, Bad Pricing: The $1,000/Night Myth You’ve invested in premium finishes, curated…
In luxury hospitality, “almost perfect” doesn’t cut it. I spent years managing guest experiences in…
When I was managing luxury hotels, we had a saying: “Peak season is easy money. The real pros make…
Not all vacation rentals are created equal. Two properties with identical bedroom counts in the sam…
How to Know When It's Time to Stop Managing Your Airbnb Yourself
The Tipping Point: When Self-Managing Your Luxury Vacation Rental No Longer Makes Sense I love “…
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The Rise of Self-Service Hotels Imagine arriving at a hotel after a long flight. Instead of wait…
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The Hotel Industry is at a Crossroads Traditional hotel management is facing serious challenges…
The Airbnb-Hotel Hybrid Model Is the Future. Here’s What It Really Means
The hospitality industry is at a crossroads. Traditional hotels are being squeezed by rising lab…
Revenue Killers You Can’t See in Airbnb’s Dashboard
Your listing looks fine. Your calendar’s full. So why are you leaving $30K on the table? The vac…
Why Luxury Vacation Rentals Need a Hotel Mindset, Not a Host Mindset
At a Four Seasons, your favorite wine is waiting in the fridge. At an Airbnb, you’re lucky if the f…
The Recreation Guarantee: Why We Put Our Fee on the Line to Protect 5-Star Guest Experiences
Most vacation rental managers talk about guest satisfaction. We tie our management fee to it. At…
Is Your Home Really Worth $1,000 a Night? The Pricing Mistake That’s Costing Luxury Owners Thousands
Beautiful Home, Bad Pricing: The $1,000/Night Myth You’ve invested in premium finishes, curated…
The Hidden Costs of Low-Quality Guest Experiences: Why 4.7 Stars Isn’t Good Enough for Luxury Properties
In luxury hospitality, “almost perfect” doesn’t cut it. I spent years managing guest experiences in…
Luxury in the Off-Season: How to Maintain Premium Rates Year-Round
When I was managing luxury hotels, we had a saying: “Peak season is easy money. The real pros make…
What Makes a Property a Tier 1 Vacation Rental—And Why It Matters
Not all vacation rentals are created equal. Two properties with identical bedroom counts in the sam…
How to Know When It’s Time to Stop Managing Your Airbnb Yourself
The Tipping Point: When Self-Managing Your Luxury Vacation Rental No Longer Makes Sense I love “…
Self-Service Hotels: Do Guests Really Want No Staff?
The Rise of Self-Service Hotels Imagine arriving at a hotel after a long flight. Instead of wait…