In this Christmas-morning episode, Cody & Meagan dive into what makes a stay truly special at the holidays — from guest expectations to festive touches — and wrap things up with their own Christmas movie showdown 🎬.
🎁 What’s Inside:
🔹 Segment 1: What Guests Want for Christmas
- A warm welcome, cozy ambiance, and thoughtful touches that turn a stay into a holiday memory.
- How small hotels and rentals can anticipate guest needs during the holidays.
🔹 Segment 2: Holiday Touches Guests Remember
- Ideas for holiday décor, welcome gifts, seasonal amenities, and atmosphere upgrades that delight without breaking the bank.
- How to balance festive spirit with comfort and good service.
🔹 Segment 3: Quick Wins for Hosts
- Easy-to-implement actions: holiday-themed emails, festive check-in gifts, curated guides to local holiday events, holiday-special pricing.
- Tips to create holiday magic even with limited staff or budget.
🔹 Segment 4: Meagan & Cody’s Top 5 Christmas Movies
They each share their top five holiday films — and a bonus pick — for festive movie night recommendations. Feel free to vote in the comments for YOUR favorite!
Meagan’s Picks:
- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever — IMDB
- The Santa Clause — IMDB
- Home Alone — IMDB
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas — IMDB
- The Christmas Chronicles — IMDB
Cody’s Picks:
- National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation — IMDB
- The Night Before — IMDB
- Jingle All the Way — IMDB
- Elf — IMDB
- A Christmas Story — IMDB
🎬 Bonus Movie: Die Hard — IMDB
Whether you’re running a boutique inn, a vacation rental, or a hotel — or just love holiday vibes — this episode offers practical tips to create festive magic for your guests. And if you’re in the mood for movie night, we’ve got you covered.
Previous Marketing Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1992151/episodes/16086739-marketing-tips-to-end-the-year-strong
Happy holidays — and may your guests (and your movie night) be merry and bright! ✨
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