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The city of Phoenix, with its attractive climate and diverse commercial enterprises, has always had a strong lodging industry. The first hotel was, built by John Gardiner in 1872. This initial hotel would set the stage for the growth of a large and interesting industry. Construction would progress from hotels to auto courts and motels. It would culminate with neon illuminated motel rows and flamboyantly designed properties. The motel rows and theme...
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Did you know you can not only own and operate a hospitality property, but have it running so well that even you can take a holiday? I will walk you through the steps to systematize your hotel, resort, inn, bed and breakfast or vacation rental to operate like a well-oiled machine.In this book, you will find:Where to StartWhat Is The Hospitality Industry?What Does Hospitality Mean for Hospitality Property's?History of The Hotel Industry - How We Got...
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Learn how to step back and analyse your hospitality property objectively. Opening, developing and operating your hotel, resort, inn, bed and breakfast or vacation home is often a work of dedication and passion, so much so that it is easy to get lost in your surroundings. In this book, I will challenge you to step back and look at your property as an outsider, the big picture. You may be surprised at what you find.How Does Your Property CompareHow...
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Effective communication is crucial for the success of any hotel. resort, inn, bed & breakfast, vacation rental.
It ensures that guests have a positive experience and that all staff members are on the same page when it comes to providing top-notch service.
Additionally, effective communication helps to build trust and loyalty among guests, which can lead to repeat business and positive word-of-mouth recommendations.
Good communication also helps...
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Extrait : "Le XVe siècle est un temps de deuil pour nous. Si nous voulions le bien décrire avec toutes ses détresses et toutes ses misères, il faudrait mettre un crêpe à notre plume ou plutt laisser là notre œuvre, bien qu'elle doive être le récit des douleurs sociales aussi bien que le tableau des débauches et des infamies."
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When Amy Price took a temporary design job at an Art Deco hotel in Los Angeles to help a friend, she had no idea the path it would lead her down. Before long, she would become manager of the Cecil Hotel, seeking to make it more welcoming and correct its notoriety, not helped by sitting at the foot of Skid Row, or the fact that since its opening in 1927, there had been any number of deaths by suicide, and residents such as serial killers Richard Ramirez...
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A humorous and horrifying look into the actualities of B&B ownership, To B&B or Not to B&B, De-romanticizing the Dream describes Sue Marko's experiences hosting the public in her magical lodge in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. What begins as a dream quickly turns into a train-wreck. Get ready, to laugh at, the ridiculous and be, rendered completely, speechless by Sue's outrageous experiences. And, prepare to learn a few great tips and tricks of the...
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Une envie d'arpenter les rues et ruelles de Namur et de détecter facilement ses pépites, tant culinaires que festives et commerciales?
Vous découvrez Namur pour la première fois ou vous pensez connaître cette ville sur le bout des doigts? Vous souhaitez découvrir les adresses particulièrement appréciées des locaux ou explorer davantage ce sympathique petit quartier qui vous avait séduit lors de votre dernière visite? Ce guide insolite...
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Rome, Italy's capital, is a sprawling, cosmopolitan city with nearly 3,000 years of globally influential art, architecture and culture. Ancient ruins such as the Colosseum and the Forum evoke the power of the former Roman Empire. Vatican City, headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church, has St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums, which house masterpieces such as Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes.
This guide covers a four-day visit to Rome,...
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Get direct bookings for your Short-Term Rental properties using powerful insights from one of the Top 20 Most Influential People in the Vacation Rental Industry - Keep reading!
Are you a rental property owner who can seem to get direct booking without relying on big-name platforms?
Are you tired of giving up a hefty percentage of your earnings to these said platforms?
Are you looking for a way to boost your direct bookings and get the full-sum profits...
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Aggie, her widowed mother, Grannie Jane, and Aggie's friend Hector travel to a spa in Yorkshire. There is even a potential new friend in George, a young patient at the spa. Aggie is looking forward to having more grand adventures with Hector. But rumors surface about the spa's recently deceased former patient, and then another body appears under strange circumstances. Aggie and Hector must put their deductive skills to use to determine whether the...
272) Hunger for Life
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Have you ever had a wild dream that you wanted to fulfill badly? However, resistance was your biggest enemy. You may have even talked yourself out of it. People thought you were crazy, but somehow inside of you it all made sense? This is what happened to Erica. Erica's life flipped upside down and was confronted with her existential crisis, huge familial struggles, issues to dream and lack of her own identity. She decided to explore the world and...
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Go beyond the ordinary with this charming and sophisticated entry in the Hedonist's Guide travel series, a remarkable travelogue, guidebook, and coffee table keepsake-filled with spectacular color photography and detailed insights-that showcases Paris's stunning beauty and hidden gems.
See the City of Light through the eyes of a native with Paris, the third book in the Hedonist's Guide series.
Combining essential insider details, cultural information,...
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During Cleveland's heyday, the world's most influential businessmen, politicians and entertainers flocked to America's sixth-largest city, enjoying the full hospitality of splendid hotels befitting a first-rate metropolis. Marked by architectural splendor, sumptuous design, technical innovation and world-class service, these grand palaces rose and fell with Cleveland's fortunes. From Teddy Roosevelt dining under the ornate chandeliers of the Hotel...
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The hotels of New Orleans have welcomed countless visitors in a history stretching back to the eighteenth century. From humble boardinghouse beginnings to the grand hotels of the nineteenth century and through to the modern properties that stand today, hotel life in New Orleans has reflected the city's own story. From political scandal and celebrity intrigue to events that shaped the landscape of the entire country, the story of New Orleans's hotels...
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This is a book of memories of a unique place and two very special people.
Ken and Susie Fraser were a couple from very humble beginnings whose extraordinary lives touched many. Under the roof of their home in Cookshire, Quebec, Canada, known as Dew Drop Inn, together and individually they plied a wide variety of occupations, trades and activities.
They were innkeepers, storekeepers and restaurateurs. On top of that, Ken was simultaneously sign painter,...
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Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición del certificado de profesionalidad "HOTA0108. OPERACIONES BÁSICAS DE PISOS DE ALOJAMIENTOS". Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el desempeño del trabajo.
278) The Wellness Asset
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Does this sound familiar?
You have been barely surviving for months on end.
You are trying hard to get your great talent back to work.
You want to innovate to ensure the long-term success of your hotel.
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You are unsure where to start.
You are worried about making costly investment mistakes.
You can't wait years for results.
Hospitality is at a crossroads. The old business model is broken, and the hoteliers of the future know this. They aren't...
279) Origins of English Pub Names: A Fascinating and Informative Look into Their Origins and Meaning
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Have you ever wondered how England's pubs got their names? How did some of the more weird and wonderful ones come into being? What is the history behind such names as Blink Bonny, Bucket of Blood, Lamorna Wink and My Father's Moustache?
England's pubs have always been at the heart of the community they serve and their names are instantly recognisable, even when taken out of context. Coming almost from a language of their own, these names all have...
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The Chicago Tribune Guide to Midwest Travel, composed of articles from the Chicago Tribune's travel experts, is a convenient and unique handbook for traveling throughout the Midwest. The book is organized by state, then features general recommendations for restaurants, museums, hotels, and outdoor activities. Also included are insights on travel accessories, mobile apps, outdoor gear, technology, and even tips on taking the best vacation photography....
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