Renovate in an Economic Downturn?

You may be surprised to find that the best time to renovate is in an economic downturn. This article by Doug Fielder gives many reasons why it is important to keep your hotel fresh and current especially in times of heavy competition!
Renovate in an economic downturn?

Responsibility…Anyone? Anyone?

The concept of being responsible for our actions seems to be one that is out of a lot of people’s grasp these days, whether in the business world or in our personal lives.  It is amazing how hard it is for anyone to admit that something was their fault and do what they can to [...]

Value Added?

Often times I find myself telling prospective clients that we provide a value added service and today I had someone ask me what that means. He said that he has often heard it, but really did not know. This question made me take a moment and pause to reflect on what value DeBlauw Purchasing adds [...]

“…neither for the dilettante nor the hotel-unsophisticated developer..”

“Developing a resort or a mixed-use hotel development is neither for the dilettante nor the hotel-unsophisticated developer”… and that is why you hire a well seasoned company like DeBlauw Purchasing to help you through every step of your development! http://www.hotelsmag.com/blog/630000663/post/1030051303.html?nid=3457&rid=16077555

EcoGreenHotel Store has officially launched!

EcoGreenHotel, in collaboration with DeBlauw Purchasing, Pineapple Hospitality, and others, has launched it’s new online store, providing green products to the hospitality industry. Read more: http://www.ecogreenhotel.com/blog/?p=306

Increased buying power and Great Cost Savings: Reason enough to use a purchasing firm?

Many hotel owners and developers don’t understand the concept of a purchasing firm. They feel that they can save money by purchasing the goods for their hotel opening or renovation themselves, because they will not have to pay a purchasing fee. What they don’t realize is that if they use a purchasing firm, such as [...]

Historical Renovation: Captain Daniel Stone Inn – Brunswick Maine

What a challenging and fun project! The Captain Daniel Stone Inn is an historical renovation that we are currently working on in Brunswick Maine. The main building consists of 24 rooms with a ball room, board room, restaurant, spa, fitness center and jacuzzi room. The entire Inn will be renovated with a traditional, historical feel. [...]