5 Hotel Launch Fails & What You Can Learn From Them-079

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The Hotelier Helpcast

Gerry MacPherson

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Welcome, dear listeners, to The Hotelier Helpcast Blog Posts – the sanctuary for independent hoteliers worldwide, seeking the keys to transform their properties into dream destinations for every guest. Each week, we plunge headfirst into the burning queries, the perplexing challenges, and the heartfelt struggles of managing an independent hotel. Why? Because we intimately understand the balancing act of reservations, appeasing the perpetually dissatisfied guest, and chasing that ever-elusive perfect review. And here’s the good news – you're not in this alone! We respect your time, so every episode is a no-nonsense guide, delivering straight answers sans the fluff. From the enchanting escapes of Venice to the rustic allure of a Nova Scotia hotel, journey with us through every corner of the hotel universe. We'll illuminate the shadows and tuck those pesky challenges to bed! Alongside expert guests, quirky anecdotes, and solutions that’ll have you exclaiming, 'Why didn't I think of that?!', 'The Hotelier Helpcast Blog Posts’ invites you to a weekly rendezvous with the vibrant community of independent hoteliers. It's enthralling, it's enjoyable, and most importantly, it’s tailored just for YOU. So, settle into a cozy chair, or perhaps, take a leap onto one of those extravagant hotel beds (we promise not to judge), and prepare to be inspired, amused, and enlightened. Welcome to 'The Hotelier Helpcast Blog Posts’! Now, let's set the stage for this suite party! Always remember – every question answered is a key to unlocking your hotel's potential, casting you as the hero in all your guests’ travel stories!

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5 Hotel Launch Fails & What You Can Learn From Them-079

The Hotelier Helpcast

8 minutes

4 months ago

5 Hotel Launch Fails & What You Can Learn From Them-079

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5 Hotel Launch Fails & What You Can Learn From Them | Episode 079 – Beds, Breakfast & Business

In Episode 079 of Beds, Breakfast & Business, we’re getting brutally honest about what can go wrong when launching a hotel. These are real hotel startup mistakes from real hoteliers—and more importantly, what they wish they’d done differently.

From launching without marketing (yes, really) to choosing the wrong site and blowing the budget on chandeliers, this episode is packed with valuable hotel business lessons. If you’re planning to open a boutique inn, eco-lodge, or heritage property, don’t miss these tips that can save you thousands—and your sanity.

🎧 Whether you’re six months from opening or just dreaming with a notebook, these stories will sharpen your strategy and calm your nerves.

📌 Episode Timeline:
00:00 – Introduction: Mistakes worth learning from
01:30 – Overlooking the cliff: Environmental red flags
03:10 – Eco-retreat in a truck yard: Know your guest
05:00 – Blowing the budget: Function first, luxury second
06:45 – Launching in silence: The danger of no marketing
08:30 – System overload: Don’t skip your tech setup
10:20 – 5 key takeaways for hotel startup success
11:50 – Extra tools in The Hotel Owner’s Roadmap

🎓 Download the full startup checklist and systems guide from The Hotel Owner’s Roadmap: Start, Manage & Grow → https://courses.keystonehospitalitydevelopment.com/course/the-hotel-owners-roadmap-start-manage-grow/

💬 COMMENT: Have you seen a hotel launch go sideways—or dodged one yourself? Share your story!

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