I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know. But our world today is very judgmental. For the longest time, many people aspired to be middle class. But today, those who are having a difficult time holding on. And those who want to be, they’re losing hope. The rich keep getting richer, while everyone else…
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Are you familiar with the concept of dynamic pricing? It’s how airlines, hotels, and even gas stations operate. They determine the price based on market conditions. Availability, or lack thereof, plays a significant factor. And while I understand the concept, it doesn’t make the experience of booking a plane ticket or a hotel room any…
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I know that I’ve said this before, but I love brunch. It’s the best of two worlds: breakfast and lunch. I’ve never understood why brunch is better than breakfast, but it’s a whole different feeling, and it’s just due to the time you eat. Decades ago, there were always one or two big downtown hotels…
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I’ve done a fair amount of traveling throughout my life. But I’ve never understood why there are so many brands of hotels and motels. Years ago, there were many family-owned options. Most of those have disappeared. Now, national and international brands control the business. And they offer dozens of brands for people to choose from….
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Over the last year, COVID-19 has forced many businesses to change the way they operate. Some changes are temporary, and some will become permanent. Restaurants, sporting events, and the airline industry have started to adapt. And your next hotel stay may change as well. Some of the perks that you’ve loved could be going away…
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Why do hotel chains pain the exterior of their building beige or gray when they remodel? Recently we’ve had two hotels near the airport change their exterior color. I’m sure you can guess the new color. I’ve even give you two guesses…
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Have you ever noticed when hotel chains rebrand? They create a new logo and claim to remodel the rooms. But often, they just cover everything up with a fresh coat of paint and little else…
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Construction is booming here in Nashville. It seems like new homes and hotels are popping up every day. But I’ve often wondered, why some smaller buildings take much longer to build than larger ones…
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I don;t do much traveling anymore, and I truly don’t mind. But, we were on the road recently and this roadtrip had me wondering something….
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We’re not talking about fairy tales in today’s podcast, but I do share one major trait with a famed fairy tale heroine…
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