Getting Bookings
Is Your Vacation Rental Last-Minute-Ready?
Sunday, August 24th, 2008It seems as if more people are taking vacations at the drop of a hat than at any time before. The last minute vacation rental market has always been there, but this year it’s been the most active I have known it. We had several cottages vacant for this upcoming week last Wednesday, and […]
Is Providing Internet Access Worth The Money?
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008This is a question I’ve been asked on a dozen occasions over the past few weeks. With more providers offering hi-speed access in cottage country, it’s a feature many owners are now considering. But, is it worth the cost, since the monthly fees can be quite high?
There are still some people who see a vacation […]
Do Brighter Lights Attract More Moths?
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008Q. Will turning up the brightness of your bedside lamp attract more moths?
A. Only if the window is open and they can get in.
The same is true of your web site or vacation rental listing. Spending time making your web site attractive is great but if your potential clients can’t get in to see […]
How To Fill Those Last Minute Weeks
Sunday, June 15th, 2008Hot on the heels of the Globe and Mail article, I got a call from another freelance journalist looking for insights into rising gas prices and how it may (or may not) be affecting cottage rental occupancy this summer. I responded by saying that the impact of this issue shouldn’t be taken in isolation. […]