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Tiny tips how to make you and your guests happy!!!

Hi everyone!

On Dec 27th vaccination started in Greece giving hope to people for a brighter future.

Traveling again is a dream that vaccine promises to travelers...

Being under lockdown for almost a year people are making plans for their summer holidays....

2021 is a more promising year and we must be optimistic that traveling will start rolling again bringing people  together...

Corona has been an awful situation for all of us but it reminded us to

be grateful for the small things...

 

Don't forget that tiny tips can make both hosts and guests happy...

 

  1. Meet and greet them with a beautiful smile!!!
  2. Wear your mask to show you care about their safety!!!
  3. Keep your door wide open to your guests!!!
  4. Offer them a home made lemonade!!!
  5. Make them feel at home!!!
  6. Reassurance them that you are available at any time they might need you!!!
  7. Ask them if they need any further information about their stay!!!
  8. Make sure you have beautiful flowers everywhere!!!

Please share your thoughts and ideas...and may 2021 be a brighter year for all of us!!!

 


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Hi M Adamopoulou! Thank you for the great tips! 

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Jenny and Doug… 3 years ago

Hi we are in New Zealand.  We always meet and greet our guests, they really appreciate it. We have homemade cookies, muesli and jams in their studio together with personalised toiletries placed on their towels.  We also have a great selection of breakfast choices in the studio for the guests to have for breakfast.  Our guests really enjoy the treats.   We are very fortunate here that Covid is only in managed isolation and so we are pretty free to carry on life as normal.

 

Jenny

 

 

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Myat Noe Oo 3 years ago

Hi Maria,

Thanks for sharing such a great tip. I also want to host my guests back in my property. As a little boutique hotel, I gave them a warmth-heart to feel like home. Some guests are travelling through Asia and due to long journey they were tired when they arrive to our country. We have to welcome them very warmly and we were not letting them go without happiness. Miss that time deeply. Vaccines are bought from India recently and government promise to inject all of Myanmar people. 2021 will be better future for all of us.

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M Adamopoulou 3 years ago

Hi Myat,

 

Very thoughtful of you to make your guests feel at home...

 

Asia is a huge country...with amazing places to explore...

Do you have any secret tips to share with us???

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Myat Noe Oo 3 years ago

Hi Maria,

Asia is a huge continent to visit. We are in Southeast Asian Countries lists (ASEAN). Most travelers from Europe & America visit all southeast asian countries as there is no direct flight from European Countries to Myanmar. So you have to make a transit flight via Qatar/UAE/Thailand/Singapore. Once you get to one of the ASEAN countries, it's easy to visit through all ASEAN countries. In Myanmar, there are so many tour packages to visit.Tour companies can arrange various type to Tour Package according to your budget. If you visit in High Season period (October - March), everything will be more expensive but it's nice weather for sightseeing here. The Low Season (April - September) is very hot & dry season but everything in this period is cheap. Ballon over bagan in sunrise is one of amazing experience in our country.

Ballon over bagan

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Lieve Vanhoecke 1 year ago

Bagan is by far the most mystic and beautiful city in Myanmar.

You can sit on a temple stone in the morning and be amazed by the sunset, the balloons etc

You can sit on a temple top in the evening and see the spectacular sunset.

You can sit on a temple stair and have an exceptional talk to a local.

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M Adamopoulou 1 year ago

Hi Lieve!!!

Magic!!!magic!!!

Began must be a magnificent place to be!!!

 

Thanks for sharing!!!

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M Adamopoulou 3 years ago

Hi Myat,

Thank you so much for this detailed post...

I love traveling...

I have visited Thailand a couple of years ago...so many amazing places...beautiful people...and incredible hospitality...

 

A friend of mine visited Myanmar last year your amazing country and has send me exactly the same photo of Ballon!!!

 

Thanks again for making us dream of your beautiful country!!!

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michael beeston 3 years ago

Haallo  Myat.

I was in Myanmar last year for my daughters wedding and stayed at The Rose Hotel in Yangoon (Fabulous)..It was my second visit to Myanmar and we LOVED it there...............will be back as soon as this awful Covid is finished !!!

I am great friends with Maria and sent her many pics of the Balloons and Country side of Myanmar..............EVERYONE.....You All have to go there and stay with Myat....its a Magic country.  Maria thanks for All the tips.....Agree 100%..BUT instead of Lemonade give Champagne and instead of Flowers give Chocolates ...hahahahahaha....Your list is PERFECT.....a BIG SMILE and Positive Attitude....well said.  Michael.

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M Adamopoulou 3 years ago

Michael, maybe you should organize a tour for us to explore Myanmar...the way you only know!!!

 

Thanks for your kind words and for inspiring me!!!

 

Champagne and chocolates...my favorite!!!

Cheers!!!

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michael beeston 3 years ago

Dubai first then Myanmar............then Australia...............YES !!!

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michael beeston 1 year ago

Hi Lieve.......have you visited Dubai or do you live there.?? ........we have an apartment in the UAE and have lived there and worked  for over 25 years.......its a MAGIC place with so much to see and do and the local people are very nice....Next time you are there let me know and I will tell you wear to go and enjoy yourself and have fun.........we live in Australia but go back to Dubai/Abu Dhabi whenever we can...........it really is a beautiful place when you know wear to go..............cheers  Michael.

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M Adamopoulou 1 year ago

Hi Beast!!!

Take me with you next time…ha…ha…

Dubai must be magic!!!

 

Cheers!!!

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michael beeston 1 year ago

 

Hi Maria

haha will do..............INSHALLA. ..............17 back to backs .Ahhhhh!!! busy busy.  Beast.

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Lieve Vanhoecke 1 year ago

Hi Michael

 

I visited Dubai for 1 week. I have been in the 'old' city, in the souks, on a palm, in the new city,... For me, and that is only my personalisatie experience, it is a fake city. Rich entrepreneurs, rich people showing off, this is not authenticiteit life for me. I have travelled half of the world and seen beautiful places. 

But enjoy your Dubai and don't let you influence by me :-)

Have a nice day !

Lieve

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M Adamopoulou 3 years ago

Well...if you insist...ha...ha....

Inshala!!!

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Myat Noe Oo 3 years ago

Hi Michael,

Thanks ! When you come & visit Myanmar, stay with me in Mandalay :D. I will give you all a special discount with additional amenities, Maria & all community partners too. If you all need a package tour or tailored made tour, I can recommend a reliable travel agency. If you all need any further information regarding my country, you can freely contact me any time.

I wish I could host you all in Myanmar when all are done.

Best Regards,

Myat

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michael beeston 3 years ago

Heelo..Myat.

we stayed in Mandalay for three days it was wonderful BUT next time definitely we will stay with you. (will be fun fun)

Take care and talk again soon.....Michael.

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Myat Noe Oo 3 years ago

Hi Michael,

I hope too. we will meet you very soon. Have a nice weekend!

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M Adamopoulou 3 years ago

Hi Myat,

Mandalay is certainly our next destination as soon as we can travel...

 

Thanks for your kind offer...

I am already dreaming!!!

 

Wish you a wonderful weekend.

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Myat Noe Oo 3 years ago

Hi Maria,

Your dream will be come true. Have a lovely day ahead!

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M Adamopoulou 3 years ago

Thanks Myat...

 

I believe in dreams!!!

Cheers!!!

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michael beeston 3 years ago

Hi Myat... Saw your accomodation.  .Magic  ..I remember seeing it when in Mandalay.

I have to update my profile but when you can get the time, get onto booking.com/google and look at my property  The Pinnacle Apartments Gold Coast Queensland. cheers and nice to talk  Michael.

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Myat Noe Oo 3 years ago

Hi Michael,

Thanks. I saw your property as Maria told me your property's name yesterday. I love very much your very nice decoration with the way of Egyptian style. Ancient Chinese Furniture are unique. Really nice to see them. Thanks for inviting me to look at your amazing place. I hope to visit to you in the future. Nice to meet with you.

Have a lovely day ahead!

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michael beeston 3 years ago

Hello Myat...............Glad you looked at the property and Yes it is quite different and full unique Chinese and Arabic Furniture with a story behind each one. Some of the Furniture and Antiques are over 130 years old so makes it a very interesting property for a great holiday/The property is very up market and Luxurious  so we get guests who want to come back time after time................I believe if our partner Hosts have something different to offer then DO IT !!!

Many people are looking for something a "little" different from the usual apartments and furniture............Good luck for 2021 and hope all goes very well for you.. Cheers and talk again  Michael.

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Myat Noe Oo 3 years ago

Hi Michael,

Thanks for your wish. If I have a spare time, I need to learn a story of each of your ancient furniture as I really interested in all of them. I would definitely recommend your apartment to all my friends who have a plan to go Queensland. Nice talking to you.

Have a nice day,

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michael beeston 3 years ago

Hi Myat..............when you come here I will tell you ALL the stories BUT it may take a LONG TIME hahahaha

As I say,.. ,be a little different..   seriously people are looking for a "Special Holiday" .we stayed at the Ritz Hotel in London four years ago .Why !! because it was unique and different..it was Magic !!!

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M Adamopoulou 3 years ago

Thanks Michael for your tips.......

“Unique and different”

I agree guests are searching for a little magic  when in vacation....

You have been an inspiration for me!!!

 

Keep on smiling!!!

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Myat Noe Oo 3 years ago

Hello Michael,

Thanks too much and I am really looking forward to it. All of my guests was looking for a unique place to stay during their vacations like you. I should try Ritz Hotel at least once when I get in London.

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Aaltje B. 3 years ago

Hi Myat. 

Your property looks very exclusive and rich. What a nice timber! And lots of it. Absolutely beautiful! 

 

Wishing you great visitors. 

Stay safe 

 

Greetings

Aaltje B. 

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Myat Noe Oo 3 years ago

Thanks very much Aaltje B. for your wish.

We are one and only boutique hotel in Mandalay city, Myanmar. Colonial style building with very rich of Myanmar culture. It looks a little small but visitors can get feeling like home. Most of the visitors from Europe like our property & enjoy every time their stay with us. I hope to welcome you one day to our property. 

Have a nice weekend!

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M Adamopoulou 3 years ago

Hi Michael!!!

 

Ritz Hotel in London surely had many many bubbles...ha...ha...but couldn’t compete with your “Pinnacle” masterpiece!!!

 

Cheers!!!

 

 

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M Adamopoulou 3 years ago

Hi Myat,

 

Please share with us more photos of your amazing country....

 

Wish you a beautiful weekend????

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Myat Noe Oo 3 years ago

Hi Maria,

Thanks for interesting in my country, there are so many photos to show you all. It's perfect you may check this Facebook page (***). There are more photos to see & write a story or about photo in each post. I am now sharing one beautiful place to visit in Myanmar. Hsinphyume Pagoda (or) Mya Thein Tan Pagoda which located near Mandalay (My city :D). 

Hsinphyume Pagoda (Mya Thein Tan Pagoda)
Hsinphyume Pagoda (Mya Thein Tan Pagoda)

 

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M Adamopoulou 3 years ago

Wow!!!

This is amazing photo...

Thanks Myat for sharing!!!

Keep on posting...we love stories!!!

 

Wish you a wonderful Sunday!!!

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Wow! Fantastic indeed! 

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M Adamopoulou 3 years ago

Dear Sergei,

Please inform your colleagues that my property is still missing the diamonds....

 

I hope they can understand that there’s a problem in their system!!!

 

Thanks again for your kind assistance???

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michael beeston 3 years ago

Hi Maria..............Sergei....Hope you can fix Marias  small problem and for me...How many Hosts get a perfect 10 Traveller Reward in Australia ??  We are very Very interested to know ..I have been asking this question for 4 years BUT if BDC do not give this information out I understand but never an answer..............Many thanks for any help as I am sure many Hosts would like to know how many get a perfect 10.All over the World...Again thank you and good Luck with the Diamonds Maria.............You DESERVE them...........Michael.

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M Adamopoulou 3 years ago

Thanks Michael,

We both deserve an answer...

Surely very few properties in the world probably have excellent reviews year after year!!!

Cheers???

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M Adamopoulou 3 years ago

Michael, you are so lucky!!!

Hope this Corona ends soon  so you can travel again...

Our world has so many  magic places for us to explore again and again!!!

Wish you and Rita  a wonderful afternoon!!!

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michael beeston 3 years ago

Hope so.........FOR ALL OF US HOSTS................M @ R.

I spent two weeks with Elizabeth in Myanmar  3 years ago and Elizabeth had her Wedding Reception for 10 days last year in Myanmar..........its a wonderful country to visit. Lovely people and GREAT food.

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M Adamopoulou 3 years ago

If you say so Michael....it  is...hope we can visit Myanmar and meet Myat...

We should start making plans!!!

 

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Ginfizz20 3 years ago

Hi folks!

I'm new to the partner communication hub. I'm Jean and we are based in Spain and have been running the B and B for a couple of years. We went to Myanmar in December 2013 and it was probably the best trip of my life! We were there for two weeks and travelled all around the country. I'd been very ill before this trip and we weren't sure that I'd make it - so it was a wonderful bonus and  a privilege to visit Myanmar ..the people were so friendly and helpful and the country is just beautiful!  the highlight of the trip was the hot air balloon over the temples of Bagan....an unforgettable experience! 

Re tips to keep your guests smiling: 

Be yourself - and always friendly. If they get lost on the way we go and find them.

At breakfast I sit with guests to chat to them and find out about them. This, of course, has to be intuitive. If I sense they'd rather be alone, I serve them and leave them to enjoy the view. We offer a variety of options for breakfast and will accommodate most needs.

They really like the personal touches, home-made marmalades and jam, our own olive oil, flowers in the room and fresh fruit, tea coffee etc,  In the bathroom they have shampoo, shower gel and hand sanitizer. We wear masks at home with guests around and have an ozone generating machine, so they know the house is virus free.  

We have met some wonderful people and when this virus is under control, we will be travelling again ourselves and opening our doors again. 

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M Adamopoulou 3 years ago

Hi Gin!

What a beautiful and exciting story you shared with us....

 

Myanmar must be amazing...I have many friends that have visited Myanmar and have the best memories and shared fabulous photos...I hope someday can visit this beautiful country.

 

I agree with you about guests...they love to be pampered and treated like family while they are away from home...

 

Wish you this year is a prosperous and healthy one?

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Ginfizz20 3 years ago

Thank you M Adamopoulou!

You too - stay safe and healthy! I think the outlook is already better for this year! 

Yes, if you get the chance try to visit Myanmar before it's too late and then becomes spoiled. We also took an 'express boat' on the Iriwaddy river - only 10 hours but very comfortable and a great way to see life of locals on the river.

Best wishes for a happy and prosperous new year! 

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M Adamopoulou 3 years ago

Gin,

I hope you are right about the outlook....

 

Many places in the world are getting spoiled every day and we are all responsible for it.

Thanks for your cruise suggestions...it sounds magnificent...I love one day cruises...

 

Please remember to edit your profile in Partner Community???

 

 

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Myat Noe Oo 3 years ago

Hi Gin,

Happy to hear that you've enjoyed visiting Myanmar. Of course, balloon over Bagan is most exiting experience.

Hi Maria, Michael & Gin

I also hope to meet with all of you when pandemic is over. You may contact directly via Whatsapp or phone number *** when you are in Myanmar.