Archive - Ringo Hospitality

What Claire was wrong or right about, and what she’s ahead or behind on, since she took over last April 16

May 19 •

April 2025

What artificial intelligence can do for a small independent hotel

We don’t depend on it much, but it’s hard to say exactly why not

Apr 7 •

March 2025

October 2024

54.3 hours in the Berkshires

Our weekend with Garrett, Peter, and Matt

Oct 21, 2024 •

September 2024

How many rooms were booked for each Tanglewood concert this summer

The July 4 James Taylor concert filled Tanglewood across the street to its capacity of 18,000 people, and we sold all 34 rooms.

Sep 30, 2024 •

August 2024

Interviewing our barback

Aug 27, 2024 •

July 2024

“The husband did not seem to care”: reviewing the review of reviews

Last week I reviewed reviews from before Claire took over; now I have to confront present-day reviews that feature me

Jul 8, 2024 •

“Never saw a pool but didn’t look for it”: reviewing the reviews

The Apple Tree Inn has 4.1 out of 5 stars on Google Maps, 3.5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor, 3.7 out of 5 on Yelp, an 8.2 out of 10 on Expedia, and a 7.8 out…

Jul 1, 2024 •

May 2024

A hotel is three companies in a trench coat

Distinguishing owner, manager, and brand

May 29, 2024 •

How to buy a hotel

It takes a lifetime to learn how to live, and a closing to learn how to buy

May 20, 2024 •

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