5 Affordable Ways to Improve the Look of Your Hotel Rooms

When browsing for accommodations online, future travelers are looking for rooms that reflect modern comfort and value for money. Naturally, better-looking rooms lead to more bookings. It’s as simple as that.

So, how do you tackle dated accommodations to meet the quality stay guests expect to enjoy? It’s actually easier than you think because it’s the small details that count most. Here are five affordable ways to improve the look (and feel) of your rooms, encouraging travelers to book, not bounce, when they see your property online.


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#1 Change patterned linens

Chain and independent hotels alike often suffer from tacky, patterned linens that also happen to be flat and synthetic. Don’t be one of them.

Since your property’s website and online profiles shows multiple room images, future travelers are certainly going to

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Make the Most of Your Vacation in Gatlinburg With These Tips

Gatlinburg is the gateway to the picturesque Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is a popular destination for both tourists and nature enthusiasts. Although this beautiful town only has about 4000 locals, it’s always crammed with tourists. Twelve million nature lovers a year, to be exact.

People love Gatlinburg for its convenient location and unparalleled natural beauty. But there are plenty of adventures here too. You can zipline through the lush greens, explore ancient caves, or hike to stunning mountain views.

So, if you’re ready to make the most of your trip, hold onto your hats. Gatlinburg is a wilderness paradise waiting to be explored.

Anakeesta, Gatlinburg, TN, United States by Dean via Unsplash
Anakeesta, Gatlinburg, TN, United States by Dean via Unsplash

1. Choose Where to Stay

Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville are only minutes away from each other, but they offer distinct lodging options. It is why tourists are often indecisive about where to stay.

But if

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Hilton steadily adds to pipeline

Photo of Hilton Worldwide headquarters in McLean, Virginia, USA, by Altercari on Wikimedia Commons.

Hilton Worldwide has recorded modest pipeline growth, with a quarter on quarter increase of 30 projects.

At the end of Q3 2022, the hotel group had more than 2,810 sites on the slate, 1% up on Q2’s total of 2,780.

Global progress

The same percentage increase was reflected in room count, with the total standing at 416,000 rooms as of 30 September, compared to 413,000 keys on 30 June.

Developments are scheduled throughout 112 countries and territories, including 29 countries and territories where Hilton does not currently have any existing hotels.

40% expansion

Of the rooms in the pipeline, 204,200 were under construction and 242,600 keys were located outside Hilton’s home US market.

With Hilton’s total system standing at 7,061 hotels, representing more than 1.1 million rooms, the pipeline equates to 40% of the group’s current

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The Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan

Discover the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan, along with the best time to see them.

Cherry blossom festivals are one of Japan’s most beloved cultural traditions. Every year, during the Spring festival season, visitors come from all over the world to see the beautiful cherry blossoms. Within days of the flowers opening, Instagram overflows with stunning pictures and videos of the many cherry trees in Japan.

Mt. Fuji and Pagoda in Spring

Best time to see cherry blossoms in Japan

Because cherry blooms are dependent on the weather, the exact time the cherry blossoms emerge varies from year to year. Every Spring, travelers wait for the sakura (cherry) trees to burst into bloom, and descend on the country to see this unforgettable sight.

Most festivals take place between March and May, and they’re a wonderful place to take in more than just cherry blossoms. Most festivals feature live music, food, craft stalls and

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