ven though you’re in charge, sometimes it can feel like you’re just reacting to reservations as opposed to being in total control of your bed and breakfast
business.
Often, there’s little to no time for leisure because you’re so busy servicing guests. Your guests come to you to escape the daily grind, but when will it be your turn to kick off your shoes and put your feet up?
The way you manage your reservations is directly connected to how much spare time you have on your hands. Managing guests cleverly and efficiently will alleviate the need for you to be constantly at your desk - allowing you to take that vacation you’ve always wanted!
Here’s how.
1. Identify areas of improvement
First of all, you need to identify all of the administrative time-sucks that keep you stuck at your desk. To do that, keep an eye out for these red flags.
Your inventory isn’t efficiently updated across online channels when a new booking is made.
The result?
● Unhappy, double-booked guests.
● Empty rooms that could have otherwise been sold.
You don’t have the information you need to schedule your day.
The result?
● You’re not sure when to clean, or when people are checking in and out, and you can’t close rooms for departure or arrival to help.
● Unimpressed guests, who may leave you a bad review.
Me Time
It's your turn to escape
the daily grind
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