Hospitality Property School 10th Anniversary/300th Episode Celebration | Ep. #300

This is Keystone HPD’s 10th anniversary and the 300th episode of the Hospitality Property School and you are in the right place. Continue listening and I’ll tell you why. Welcome to this special edition of Hospitality Property School. I am your instructor, Gerry MacPherson. . . Welcome to the 10th anniversary of Keystone Hospitality Property Development and the 300th episode of the Hospitality Property School and for all of you here with me now, your timing is impeccable. We are [...]

Hospitality Property School 10th Anniversary/300th Episode Celebration | Ep. #3002022-07-07T16:02:30+02:00

17 Benefits of Owning a Bed and Breakfast | Eps. #299

I’m often asked, “What are the benefits of owning a bed and breakfast?”. Stay with me and I’ll share 17 benefits you need to know. Welcome to another edition of Hospitality Property School. I am your instructor, Gerry MacPherson. . . A bed and breakfast is a short-term lodging that offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a home-like setting with a morning breakfast included. . This type of business is normally private family homes, most of which also have [...]

17 Benefits of Owning a Bed and Breakfast | Eps. #2992022-06-29T12:35:54+02:00

Starting a Bed and Breakfast 2022 | Ep. #298

What do you have to do when starting a bed and breakfast and do you have the necessary traits to be successful? In this episode, I’ll look at what you need to succeed. Welcome to another edition of Hospitality Property School. I am your instructor, Gerry MacPherson. . . Today's episode is going to be the first in a series over the next few weeks about starting a bed and breakfast. . Most people associate a bed and breakfast [...]

Starting a Bed and Breakfast 2022 | Ep. #2982022-06-22T10:51:59+02:00

Travis Talbot: Food & Beverage Specialist Interview | Ep. #297

Today we have a special treat for you, a great interview with Travis Talbot, a food & beverage specialist, and his right hand Jess Frate. You don’t want to miss this! Welcome to another edition of Hospitality Property School. I am your instructor, Gerry MacPherson. . Travis has been on the hospitality industry front lines for decades and crafted a lifestyle allowing him to be the boots on the ground. He observes things others don’t see, connects concepts people don’t [...]

Travis Talbot: Food & Beverage Specialist Interview | Ep. #2972022-06-20T12:21:44+02:00

Starting a Vacation Rental Business: Your 101 Guide | Ep. #296

It is always exciting to start new things that provide income and you can enjoy doing. If you are ready to meet new people and learn new things starting a vacation rental business can be a way to go and this episode will show you how. Welcome to another edition of Hospitality Property School. I am your instructor, Gerry MacPherson. . . Today’s episode, Starting a Vacation Rental Business: Your 101 Guide, is going to be a little different. It is [...]

Starting a Vacation Rental Business: Your 101 Guide | Ep. #2962022-06-17T12:00:56+02:00

Is It Better to Buy An Existing Bed & Breakfast or Start It New? | Ep. #295

Some people preferred to buy an existing bed & breakfast so they could open immediately, others wanted to design their own from scratch. What’s the best way to go? I’ll discuss the pros & cons. Welcome to another edition of Hospitality Property School. I am your instructor, Gerry MacPherson. . . Whether it is better to buy an existing bed & breakfast or start new is a question I’m often asked. “What are the pros and cons of buying an [...]

Is It Better to Buy An Existing Bed & Breakfast or Start It New? | Ep. #2952022-06-15T15:47:17+02:00

How to Enhance Your Room Service Sales | Ep. #294

For many hospitality properties, room service sales have been a lucrative revenue stream for decades but recent events and competition have cut those profits dramatically. Here are some facts you need to know. Welcome to another edition of Hospitality Property School. I am your instructor, Gerry MacPherson. . . The development of room service sales Room service has been a key feature of high-end service since the Waldorf Astoria, in New York, first opened its doors in 1931. . [...]

How to Enhance Your Room Service Sales | Ep. #2942022-05-25T15:58:38+02:00

10 Questions to Ask When Choosing An Online Reservation System | Ep. #292

. . Booking a hotel, resort, inn or bed and breakfast has become a more manageable process with the introduction of the online reservation system but do you know what you need? In this episode, I’ll explain how to pick the best online reservation system for your property. Welcome to another edition of, Hospitality Property School. I am your instructor, Gerry MacPherson. . . Online reservation systems are designed to simplify the process of booking rooms and have made it [...]

10 Questions to Ask When Choosing An Online Reservation System | Ep. #2922022-05-19T11:34:20+02:00

7 Crucial Questions to Ask When Choosing a Content Management System | Ep. #291

. . How do you get found online and get more direct bookings? By using the right content management system. In this episode, I’ll tell you what to look for. Welcome to another edition of, Hospitality Property School. I am your instructor, Gerry MacPherson. . . What is a Content Management System (CMS)? A content management system (CMS) is a software package that allows the creation, organization, and editing of content for websites. . A CMS can be as simple [...]

7 Crucial Questions to Ask When Choosing a Content Management System | Ep. #2912022-05-11T13:38:13+02:00

Tactics For a Successful Pricing Strategy & Why Should You Care | Ep. #290

. . The goal of a hospitality property pricing strategy is to maximize revenue while minimizing vacancy rates. In this episode, I talk about tactics for a successful pricing strategy. Welcome to another edition of, Hospitality Property School. I am your instructor, Gerry MacPherson. . . The Basic Principles of Room Prices We live in a world where travellers have to make decisions, and the decision of what hospitality property to stay at is no exception. With so many choices [...]

Tactics For a Successful Pricing Strategy & Why Should You Care | Ep. #2902022-05-04T16:40:08+02:00