Tired of the disruption? Upset that you keep paying hundreds of dollars fixing unreliable equipment? At what point do you stop repairing that 10 year old piece of kitchen equipment and make the decision to buy something new? Making these decisions can be difficult and buying the right piece of replacement equipment can be more challenging than just purchasing the same item you currently own. Obviously, you want a great price, but there are other considerations as well. Before you buy, here are some ideas. READ MORE

In business jargon, a niche is simply "a special area of demand for product or service" because it offers consumers "a situation or activity specially suited to a person's interests, ability or nature." In other words, a niche simply matches what I need or want in a lodging experience to what your hotel can offer me. The key is in the matching. So how do you effectively make that match? It is simple. Just follow the five points of the star to which you can niche your wagon READ MORE

Many hotel executives are aware that wasting water costs money. But with increasing demands on many municipal water supplies, frequent and increasingly severe droughts and a broadening concern for the environment, it has become more important than ever to control the flow of this precious limited resource. Irrigation expertise and advances in irrigation technology, however, provide a ready, proven solution to a major source of water waste. READ MORE

Are you in the condo-hotel business? There are already reports surfacing regarding legal issues stemming from poor asset management. Although condo-hotels are sexy, popular and full of promise, they come with their own set of challenges. Not only can your PR "people" ensure that the message is transmitted accurately, but there are nuts and bolts procedures that can preserve the reputation of your property. READ MORE

Have you ever been in a situation where you're talking to a reporter and you don't know what to say? Or you keep talking to fill the silence because they're not asking you questions? Maybe you've never talked to a reporter and you don't know how to handle yourself. I'm here to tell you it's a piece of cake. Reporters are people too. They put on their pants one leg at a time. And they can help your business grow because of the credibility they lend to a story or trend about you. But there are 13 very important tips you should consider before picking up the phone or talking to a reporter in person. READ MORE