Posts by marketing@alplodging.org
Behind 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.
Read MoreHospitality Business Valuation & Exit Planning: How Lodging Owners Maximize Long-Term ROI
Your inn isn’t just a business. It’s an investment in your future, your guests, and your life’s work.
Read MoreTaste of Place: How Breakfast Shapes the Story Guests Remember
What does your breakfast say about your property? It can be one of the most powerful storytelling tools a lodging professional has.
Read MoreYour Emails Aren’t Closing the Sale. Your Website Is.
The email’s only job is to earn the click. The landing page’s only job is to make booking effortless.
Read MoreFrom Check-In to Checkout: Building Something That Outlasts the Stay
Guests remember what feels personal. Here’s how to turn small, meaningful touches into lasting loyalty.
Read MoreWhy a Google Business Profile Is Essential for Independent Lodging Properties
Want more direct bookings? Start with one of the most powerful free tools available: your Google Business Profile.
Read MorePizza for Breakfast: A Smart, Guest-Pleasing Choice for Independent Lodging Properties
Breakfast pizza is unexpected, practical, and memorable: exactly the kind of guest experience worth sharing.
Read MoreIndependent Lodging Trends for 2026: Opportunity, Adaptation, and What Comes Next
Economic factors, political shifts, and changing travel behaviors all influence how guests plan—and how lodging professionals operate.
Read More10 Easy Ways to Refresh Your Property’s Online Presence for 2026
Whether you run a B&B, inn, boutique hotel, cabin, cottages, or glamping retreat, your digital curb appeal matters just as much as your physical one.
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