🎧 Don't forget to subscribe! It’s awards season, yeap that time of the year again!🏆 As an accommodation owner or host, attending awards ceremonies can be a fantastic way to gain recognition for your hard work and dedication to providing outstanding guest experiences. Not only can it boost your reputation and attract new business, but it can also be a wonderful opportunity to connect with other professionals in the industry and learn from their experiences. So, here's the question for our podcast listeners: Have you ever attended an awards ceremony or entered your business for an award? If so, what was your experience like and what benefits did you gain from it? And if not, what's holding you back from taking the spotlight and showcasing your business's excellence? Let us know in the comments below or share your thoughts with us on social media. And of course, don't forget to subscribe to The Accommodation Show for more insights and inspiration for your accommodation business. 🏆🎉 Thinking about entering the Shortyz Awards Awards? There are 20 awards up for grabs at the 2023 Shortyz Awards: Find out about the Awards categories, criteria and timeline on the Awards website https://theshortyz.com/ 📋 Chapters! 00:00 Unlocking Opportunities at the Shortyz Awards /Awards ceremonies: Why do they matter?/Why Entering Awards Should Be Part of Your Business Strategy01:49 Intro to Paul Stevens and his work at Shortyz awards.06:03 What is the impact of having short-term rental awards?08:45 What are the awards and how do they work?10:50 Why enter an award?12:27 What does the judging process for the Shortyz awards look like?16:11 What is the value of attending industry events, even if you don’t win?17:26 What events are well worth attending in the industry?19:55 How does the Shortyz awards differ from other awards events?21:44 How have Shortyz awards winners and shortlisted contestants benefit from Shortyz awards?23:01 How can going through the process of entering awards and taking stock of one's business success be valuable? SponsorsT This episode is proudly sponsored by Orana Stay - the digital guest guide of the future! Say goodbye to the hassle of traditional welcome packs and hello to a seamless and unforgettable digital experience for your guests with Orana's fully branded guest experience app. Boost your revenue with powerful features and focus on what you do best while Orana Stay takes care of the rest. https://www.oranastay.com/ Show Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-stevens-b75621146/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/STRentalz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STRentalzThe Awards: https://theshortyz.com/#shorttermrental #shortyzawards #bookdirect▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬🥊Hotels - BNBs - STR Owners!Need more direct bookings or a brand new website? We double direct bookings! Book an appointment! We get results! https://www.ibooked.online🥊▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Don't forget to hit that subscribe button! This also keeps us going and creating more useful content for free! ACCOMMODATION OWNERS AND MANAGERS FREE RESOURCES! 📧Join the mailing list for freebies and critical industry updates: https://bit.ly/accommodationtipsandtricks🌍The Accommodation Owners and Managers Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/AMoFacebookCommunity🗨 Connect with Bart Sobies: https://www.ibooked.online/bart/🎙 Subscribe to the podcast to listen later: https://www.theaccommodationshow.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Disclaimer: *All content on this YouTube channel, Podcast or post reflects my own and guests opinions and should NOT be taken as legal advice, financial advice or investment advice. Please seek out gu

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