Author: Cris

WARNING, these are the characteristics that a property for a tropical weather must have

Before buying a house in warm weather you must have knowledge of the design and position to achieve less maintenance and energy savings.

Choose the best location
It should be built so that air runs openly through hallways and windows. These should be oriented to the south or north, since if you acquire a property facing east or west, the construction will be more exposed to the sun.

Focus on its structure
The structures should provide shade in outdoor spaces such as the terrace and garden, keep them cool and protected in extreme heat seasons.

Check the thermal insulation in walls and ceilings
You should find a property that is sealed with thermal insulation to prevent heat from coming into contact with the interior of the home.

Consider the high ceilings
In this way, the hot air will rise to the limits of the ceiling and the fresh air will remain at ground level, allowing a pleasant atmosphere inside the home.

If you don’t live in your house, rent it
Having a house uninhabited in a tropical climate can be counterproductive, since the humidity will destroy your investment. Keeping it habited will guarantee its ventilation and you will also produce extra money if you rent it.

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Tips to save electricity in your vacation rental property.

1.Check the electrical installation.
It is probably the most important point of all. Electricity leaks are quite common. It is best to hire an electrical expert to review your installation and make sure there are no leaks, as well as perform the necessary maintenance.

2. Unplug appliances you don’t use.
A very common custom is to leave the devices connected to the current despite being turned off. Despite not being active, leaving them plugged in consumes energy in a constant and silent way that is reflected in the monthly bill. The extra seconds it takes to plug and unplug them when not in use can be very expensive, so take action.

3. Responsabily use of heaters or air conditioners.
Although it is not as common in the center and south of the country, the northern states spend a lot on heaters and air conditioning due to their extreme temperatures. To optimize use, be sure to keep your thermostat in good condition and regulated. Tell your guests to close the doors and windows when using them. Also check that there is no furniture obstructing its spread, and call an expert to check and maintain it at the beginning of the strongest hot or cold seasons of the year.
Is a good idea that the technician installs a lock for extreme temperatures that make your climate devices work too much.

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Type of guests and how to treat them

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Business Travelers

The business traveler has different requirements related to their work activity, your vacation accommodation must have a good WiFi connection so that they can carry out their work from their computer. For this reason, having a good workplace for them is essential.

Couples

Depending on your age, it can be a more or less quiet sector. Although they are not a group characterized by organizing parties or causing problems, they can cause some other noise at night.

Children and dog

Couples with children can cause you some damage or other. Not that they organize wild parties or crazy parties in your apartment, but the little ones are unruly in nature and your guests may have to pay a little more in terms of security. Before they leave the apartment, it is best to take a look to see if they have caused any damage. As for pets, be sure to make it clear to the owner where their pet should relieve itself.

Groups of friends

Be careful with these guests. A crazy night in your holiday accommodation can cost you more than one dislike, so you have to be careful with these types of guests. For these types of clients, it is best to be prepared for the noise and perhaps post a deposit.

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Vacation rental, the end of Hotels?

Ten years ago, no one would have imagined that it would be possible to book accommodation online and get to a room in a host’s house and living like a real local. Today, not only is that possible, but it has also become a business opportunity by increasing the profitability of a property.

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More and more travelers prefer to stay in vacation rental, since it is cheaper and private. Although the hotel market tends not to disappear compared to its competitor.

So, is the disappearance of hotels imminent? … Not exactly, although it is true that they have been forced to share a market with other online platforms, they continue to maintain a strong market. Even Airbnb has sought to diversify its business and include hotel rooms directly in its offer.

Concierge for vacation rentals

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Surprise your guests with excellent service, earn recommendations and with it more reservations. Offer an additional and accessible rate for concierge service, no extravagances, only what is necessary to make the guest feel welcome:

  1. Pick up from the airport with welcome cocktail.
  2. Offer to buy them the groceries.
  3. Daily cleaning of the property.

Leave a folder in the property with the activities of the destination with trusted suppliers. In addition to making life easier for your guest, you generate work for the local people.

We all like to be pampered and feel special, but it is not always possible to pay for it. Be different and aware your guests. Small details make the difference.

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Goodbye to Guest Cancellations and No Shows!

Empathize with the guest but be firm. At the end of the day, a no show hotel reservation impacts your revenue. In such cases, it is wise to talk to the guest and enquire what the reasons were. Explain calmly why you need to issue a no-show fee. Make sure, you still welcome them irrespective of the loss you incurred. Offer something intuitively, that might not be very significant to your property, but would make a difference to the guest.

Keep reading to get more tips to Reduce Guest No Shows and Cancellations:

1. Go broad to become more selective

The goal of minimizing guest cancellations is to nurture a steady stream of travelers who show up and keep your business going strong. While a stricter cancellation policy may seem the logical next step, a better approach might seem counterintuitive. When you restrict your listings to one or two channels, you limit your exposure to a smaller group of people looking for vacation rentals exactly like yours.

2. Make sure you have a friendly cancellation policy

One common line of thinking is to counter last-minute cancellations with a strict cancellation policy. But tighter policies may not be the right move for every business.

3. Offer discounts for confirmed bookings

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Vacation rental new chalenges

  1. More hospitality.
    In addition to looking for good accommodation with nice facilities, guests are now looking for good hosts. Your accommodation must be totally friendly and personalized if you want good reviews and more reservations.

  2. Long stays
    Now a days more people are working home office style. Accommodations are now long-term, because guest requires stability to be efficient in their work.

  3. High speed WiFi
    One of the most important requirements when looking a reservation is Wifi. Make sure your accommodation offers it.

  4. Vacation rental vs. hotel
    The prices and privacy offered by the vacation rental are preferred by most people.

  5. Zero contact
    Now it is possible to do Check-in & Check-out without physical contact. Guests have become used to picking up the key from the padlock and waiting for their accommodation to be ready.

  6. Communication is the key
    Always be updated about your guest’s transfer to your accommodation. Because you generate security, good service and good recommendations. In addition to being able to solve any eventuality in time.

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