Although the store racks may have you ready to believe you’ll wake up tomorrow to pumpkin season, summer travel is still underway. Many families will be squeezing in one more trip for extra fun in the sun before the school bells ring. Indeed, travel is at an all-time high, although flight delays, ... [ Read More ]
2023 Holiday Travel Etiquette: A Mannerly Hotel Stay
The twinkling of lights and your favorite holiday sounds set the tone for merry and magic as you make your way to your destination. Holiday travel is in full swing, and even though you are paying a premium to stay in a hotel, you are still expected to follow some basic etiquette rules. After all, a ... [ Read More ]
2022 Summer Travel Etiquette: How To Be the Perfect Hotel Guest
Travel is back in full swing, with families booking trips to their favorite vacation spots or finally checking off destinations from their bucket lists. It’s important to pack your hotel etiquette along with your favorite swimsuit and sunscreen. While staying at a hotel should feel like a home away ... [ Read More ]
Hotel Etiquette: How to Minimize Germs
After a long day of travel, you’re probably ready to kick back and settle into your hotel room. Previously published on HuffPost. But before you get too comfortable, you may want to do a little “housekeeping.” Even the finest hotels may be hiding a dirty secret: they are just ... [ Read More ]
Ask the Etiquette Expert: Hotel Etiquette & Host Dilemma
I recently received a question from a Bed & Breakfast owner regarding how to handle guests who use their fresh, white wash towels to remove makeup. My response is below, but definitely something for us all to keep in mind as a B & B host or a travelling guest brushing up on hotel ... [ Read More ]
Hotel Etiquette: Hotel Guest Manners
With spring break in a few weeks and summer vacation on the horizon, now is the perfect time to brush up on hotel guest manners. Hotels pride themselves on customer service; therefore, we have a duty to uphold our end as a gracious guest. Here are a few of my tips: Don’t “fudge” on the amount of ... [ Read More ]
The Business of Excellent Hotel Customer Service: The Stephen F. Austin Hotel
At the risk of sounding redundant, because I have blogged about this particular topic and hotel before, when something, some place, or someone is really, really good and offers exceptional customer service, it is not only nice but necessary to acknowledge their effort. In this case, it's The Stephen ... [ Read More ]