Posts by marketing@alplodging.org
From Roots to Recipes: How to Define Your Inn’s Unique Culinary Story
You can create something a large hotel often struggles to replicate: a dining experience that feels genuinely connected to you, your property, and your destination.
Read MoreIndependent Lodgings, Big Opportunities: 7 Technology and AI Strategies to Thrive in Times of High Uncertainty
Tariffs, inflation, unpredictable weather, utility disruptions, staffing shortages, insurance costs, and changing traveler behavior require independent lodging operators to be more flexible and agile than ever.
Read MoreOptimizing Hospitality Operations: Practical Ways Independent Lodging Professionals Can Work Smarter and Serve Guests Better
Streamline the work behind the scenes so you have more time and energy to take care of your guests.
Read MoreRethinking Cancellation Policies: How Independent Lodging Properties Can Give Guests Flexibility Without Giving Away Revenue
Independent lodging professionals need cancellation policies that protect their businesses while recognizing that today’s travelers increasingly value flexibility.
Read MoreHow Inns and B&Bs Can Deliver Five-Star Experiences with a Concierge App
The 5-star experiences are not necessarily luxury experiences. They might be the little things that make guests feel cared for, informed, and relaxed during their stay.
Read MoreWhat ALP Members Are Saying About Independent Lodging Right Now
See what ALP members are saying about direct bookings, staffing, time management, daily tasks, and the superpowers it takes to run an independent lodging property.
Read MoreThe Real Asset Behind Every Great Stay
Amenities attract attention. Story creates belonging. It comes to life through the collection of details that guests experience along the way.
Read MoreThe Clock Nobody’s Watching (Part 2 of 3)
Deferred maintenance isn’t free. It’s a loan you’re taking out against the property.
Read MoreBehind the Reviews: What Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Winners Have in CommonÂ
We asked several of these award-winning ALP members what they believe helped them earn the recognition—and their answers reveal some common themes.
Read MoreYour Standard Lives in Someone’s Head (Part 1 of 3)
The biggest operational risk to an independent property isn’t a slow season. It’s the day the person who holds it all together stops showing up.
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