12 Things to Consider When Buying Hotel Furniture | Ep. #314

First impressions are everything when it comes to your hotel and creating a charming, comfortable and classy environment can go a long way to generating a great first impression. Here’s what you need to consider when buying hotel furniture. Welcome to another edition of Hospitality Property School. I am your instructor, Gerry MacPherson. . . Here are 12 things to consider when buying hotel furniture 1. Does the furniture echo your hotel's identity The identity of your hotel is what [...]

12 Things to Consider When Buying Hotel Furniture | Ep. #3142022-10-12T11:04:18+02:00

Interview Questions to Ask Potential Hospitality Property Employees | INNsider Tips-026

Welcome to INNsider Tips. In today's INNsider Tip, I will share the Best Recruitment Strategies. . . I have seen hospitality property owners go from one extreme to another when it comes to their hiring process. . One property owner might take the time to study the candidate and ask thoughtful questions while another might look at a new person and say "do know how to use a computer? Okay, you are hired." . For it to work, the interview [...]

Interview Questions to Ask Potential Hospitality Property Employees | INNsider Tips-0262022-10-07T11:20:46+02:00

What Type of Hotel or Resort Do You Want?| Ep. #313

If you have decided you want to become a hotelier, you have to think about what type of hotel or resort you want. Here are four key elements you need to consider. Welcome to another edition of Hospitality Property School. I am your instructor, Gerry MacPherson. . . In this step of your research, you’ll need to determine the type of hotel business you would like. You need to visualize what it will be like. . You need to write [...]

What Type of Hotel or Resort Do You Want?| Ep. #3132022-10-10T18:01:34+02:00

A Way of Thinking About Your Business | INNsider Tips-025

Welcome to INNsider Tips. In the last INNsider Tips episode, I shared with you 6 steps you could take to get into the right mindset In today's INNsider Tip, I will share an exercise for a way of thinking about your business, a way of seeing and doing that you carry into your daily work. . . Okay, take 10 minutes to review what you've done in the first six steps and then answer the following questions. Do your vision [...]

A Way of Thinking About Your Business | INNsider Tips-0252022-09-23T12:42:13+02:00

Here Are The First Steps to Starting a Hotel or Resort | Ep. #312

Do you Want To Be a Hotelier? Here Are The First Steps to Starting a Hotel or Resort. Welcome to another edition of Hospitality Property School. I am your instructor, Gerry MacPherson. . . When considering the first steps to starting a hotel or resort, there are a couple of key decisions that have to be considered. . Starting a Hotel or Resort Do you want to buy or build? Your first decision is to determine if you want [...]

Here Are The First Steps to Starting a Hotel or Resort | Ep. #3122022-10-10T17:53:42+02:00

6 Steps to Establish a Strategic Mindset | INNsider Tips-024

Welcome to INNsider Tips. In today's INNsider Tip, I’m going to give you 6 steps to establish a strategic mindset for your business planning and tasks. Spend only 10 minutes on each step. (it is a good idea to do the first two steps together). . . Repeat the process once or twice a month and you will rapidly get beyond urgency and into a strategic way of thinking. . The 6 steps to a strategic mindset Step 1: What [...]

6 Steps to Establish a Strategic Mindset | INNsider Tips-0242022-09-23T12:21:17+02:00

How to Start a Hotel Business: What You Need To Know | Ep. #311

The challenges of the pandemic will pass and we will need more quality hotels. If this is your dream, do you know how to start a hotel business? Stay with me and I’ll share what you need to know. Welcome to another edition of Hospitality Property School. I am your instructor, Gerry MacPherson. . . If you’ve ever wondered how to start a hotel business, you’re not alone. . Even as we are coming to terms with COVID-19, the dream [...]

How to Start a Hotel Business: What You Need To Know | Ep. #3112022-09-21T16:50:39+02:00

Getting the Right Mindset | INNsider Tips-023

Welcome to INNsider Tips. In today's INNsider Tip, I’m going to talk about getting the right mindset . . The word "strategy" makes many people nervous. I've had many owners tell me when they think of business strategy, they think of countless hours working on details, loads of research and numerous meetings. Developing a strategic mindset does not require all that. You can take an hour today to start and then embrace it over time. . We have all heard [...]

Getting the Right Mindset | INNsider Tips-0232022-09-23T12:23:36+02:00

Finding Success in Service: How To Thrive In The Hospitality Sector | Ep. #310

Have you considered a career in the hospitality industry but are not sure what it takes? Here are some tips for finding success in service. Welcome to another edition of Hospitality Property School. I am your instructor, Gerry MacPherson. . . Today’s episode, Finding Success in Service: How To Thrive In The Hospitality Sector, is a guest post written by Courtney Rosenfeld. . As we emerge from the pandemic, millions of people are flocking to bars, restaurants, hotels, theme parks, and [...]

Finding Success in Service: How To Thrive In The Hospitality Sector | Ep. #3102022-09-14T16:39:43+02:00

The Work You Do is a Reflection of Who You Are | INNsider Tips-022

Welcome to INNsider Tips. In today's INNsider Tip, I’m going to look at how the work you do and the way you do it is a reflection of who you are. . . What do I mean by this? If disorderly at your work, it's because you're disorderly inside. . If you're always late, it's because you are late inside. . If you are jaded with your work, it's because you are jaded inside. . "If you're not the role [...]

The Work You Do is a Reflection of Who You Are | INNsider Tips-0222022-09-10T13:26:49+02:00