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Private House Stays August 2022 Newsletter Hello <<First Name>>, Welcome to our August newsletter!🌞 Private House Stays has so much industry news to share with you all! We take pride in informing everyone we work with on events and promotions that are beneficial to your businesses. If you’d like to receive more tailored information, then speak to Cassie or one of our team about joining our family! The sun has been beating down across the country; we hope you all coped with the heat and your guests were able to enjoy themselves safely in the sun. If you are heading away on holiday yourself, we wish you safe travels and hope you haven't been one of the unlucky ones with all the travel chaos that has been affecting the country. August is bringing so many amazing events across the country, featuring everything from Edinburgh Festival Fringe to the AIG's Women's Open. Scotland has so many exciting events on the horizon; it is a great time to be a part of the hospitality and tourism industry. Scotland is beginning to flourish again, and we are here to try and make the most of it all; if you would like to see what events are near you, then follow this link.With the country slowly returning to a pre-pandemic normal, here at Private House Stays, we are on the lookout for some fantastic accommodation owners who are open to joining us on our journey to revolutionise the tourism industry. If you or anyone you know are looking to explore the amazing packages we can offer you, please follow this link. Oliver/ The Private House Stays Team 🏠
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PHS Talks | The Power of Networking |
Is your NETworking NOTworking? Are you not making the impact you want at events, or are you completely new to the whole concept of networking entirely? Then this is the event for you!
Join us on 15th September at 11:00 am to hear from Networking savants Farah Hussain and Colin McKeand
Things you will learn:
⭐️Why Networking is so important for your business
💪How Networking can strengthen B2B connections
📈 How attending Networking events can increase your online exposure and your industry knowledge. A perfect event for small business owners to learn how powerful a tool networking can be on your business journey.
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From the brains of two confessed“serial travellers.” Touch Stay was created to provide accessiblecommunication between guests and owners of any accommodation and a great place to leave reviews. This carbon-negative organisation is focused on pushing sustainable tourism and travel and an accessible line of communication for all. Suppose you are a property owner who is interested in getting widespread reviews and having the ability to push your brand. In that case, Private House Stays strongly recommends looking into Touch Stays. Share practical information at the touch of a button, so guests are prepared before arriving. If you want to learn more about what they offer, click the link below!
Private House Stays is applying some of the same features on our client's web pages, offering insider information on the best attractions local to the accommodation. If you would like to see this example, click here.
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Since Easter, VisitScotland has been running a campaign focused on ensuring that both locals and visitors can enjoy Scotland safely. This focuses on issues such as “water safety, fire safety, dog control and the need to adhere to the Scottish Outdoor Access code” Scotland has so much to offer. Still, for everyone to be able to continue making the most of it all, you have to abide by the rules that are there for safety and conservation. To reach a younger audience, Visit Scotland is planning on working with some of Scotland’s top travel influencers, which will create informative content on the above issues. This has all come about as most people believe that tourism has a positive effect and showcases Scotland's beauty. The latest update is that the campaign will run through to September as an additional £100,000 funding has been made available. You can educate yourself and others by visiting the link below and getting familiar with the Scottish Outdoor Code so that you can offer guidance to any unaware tourists you may come across.
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Scottish Thistle Awards National Categories
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With the regional categories closed, attention now moves to the National Categories. If you or anyone you know deserves more recognition, then read on to see what categories are open. Responsible Tourism Award: This is at the heart of the new and improved Scottish Thistle Awards, as the country wants to be a global leader in this category. This category aims to reward businesses and events that have made tangible progress in aligning their company with responsible tourism values. They are aware that people will be in the early stages of implementation, so do not worry if you don’t think you are far enough along. Luxury Experience Award: Are you a host who prides themselves on attention to detail and customer satisfaction? Do you know a company that focuses on unique tour offerings and exclusivity? The winner of this prestigious award will be promoted within The Times. This would be an excellent award to feature on your website, so do not hesitate to apply; this could take you to the next level! The remaining two categories are more focused on event running; if you have delivered an Outstanding Sporting Event or have organised or sponsored a Transformational Business Event, follow those links to apply and get the recognition you deserve. These categories are open for nomination until 19th August 2022.
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Leave No Trace and your Tourism and Hospitality Business: Dispose of Waste Properly |
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We have all been made aware of the pressing environmental problems we are facing; Private House Stays is committed to sharing helpful articles that lead to not only a more environmentally friendly business but also a more beautiful countryside. Leave No Trace shows us that we each have a responsibility to remind those who interact with us and our businesses to take care of the surroundings and clean up after ourselves. By following the link, you will be able to find out what types of waste there is and how to deal with it safely and environmentally friendly. You will also learn valuable information on preparing for upcoming guests and how it relates to your business. So, if you want to take steps to achieve a “leave no trace” tourism destination, then click on the link below and find out how you can improve your accommodation for all.
Private House Stays has undergone a course that enables us to become REST accredited. We firmly believe in Ethical and Sustainable travel; we are entirely aligned with the thinking behind this movement.
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Short-Term Let Legislation Survey |
If you could spare a few minutes of your time to take part in this survey, you will be supplying baseline data that will affect the legislation of the short-term let sector. The Scottish Government is looking for insights from small tourism accommodation businesses. If you are wondering whether this may impact you, here are some examples of accommodation types that fall into this category: self-catering units, B&Bs, un-licenced guest houses and glamping pods, to name a few. To take part in the survey, please click the button below. Your input will be crucial in shaping the decision and could have a real impact on your business.
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EY Attractiveness Survey June 2022 |
The latest EY Attractiveness Survey notes that five Scottish cities are ranked in the top 20 UK destinations for FDI (Foreign Direct Investments) outside of London. Edinburgh is ranked top, making it the most popular for investment (not counting London) in the United Kingdom, showing the growth of Scotland in a global setting. “Scotland’s attractiveness ranking in the UK reaches another record level” people view Scotland has the second most attractive place to “establish operations”. This can only lead to a positive increase for tourism businesses. With more global investment and interest, more people will visit and explore what great attractions and accommodations are on offer. This is a continuation of an upward trend that has been visible for a number of years.
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Why did you choose Private House Stays? Cassie approached us and convinced us of the benefits of putting our property on a smaller site. We had been on Private House Stays before the revamp, and the difference is night and day compared to what it was before. The site is incredibly user friendly, and Cassie and her team care about us succeeding.
How has Private House Stays helped your business? Private House Stays has helped our business. One thing we appreciate is Cassies' connections and willingness to send professionals our way; web designers have improved our website. A significant positive is the embedded calendar widget that we host on our site, it really makes everything easy to manage. An obvious plus is all of the promotional stuff Private House Stays does for the property; it has helped our bookings. Would you recommend Private House Stays to other owners? Absolutely we would; most people use the massive OTA's but the commissions are so high. The benefit of Private House Stays is the pricing and how caring the team is. Bigger OTA's are faceless corporations where if you have a problem, you are given someone who has no vested interest in solving it as soon as possible. Cassie and her team are approachable and look to fix whatever issues we have as quickly as possible.
It's always nice to know what people are saying about our brand and about the brand that is carrying your name. For a more complete list of testimonials from the members of Private House Stays, please click HERE |
We Would Love to Hear From You
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Private House Stays is always looking to grow! Our aim is to represent 25 properties in each area in Scotland. If you or anyone you know are looking to join a fast-growing business whose focus is to make you more money then please do not hesitate to get in touch.
We would love to speak to anyone who has any questions, no matter how big or small. We want to hear from you so please email us with queries about how we can help you.
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For your convenience, you may contact Cassie on +447990595895 or via email
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