Nov 28, 2016, 12:30 pm
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This thread documents the creation of the new Non-hotel Lodging Services including Airbnb and VRBO forum from the announcement the vote is open, through the vote and announcement by the Community Director of the new forum's opening. Post-opening discussion is included as well.
The initial forum suggestion thread can be read at Lodging Services forum (such as Airbnb, VRBO, Homeaway, etc)
Non-hotel Lodging Services including Airbnb and VRBO (link)
The initial forum suggestion thread can be read at Lodging Services forum (such as Airbnb, VRBO, Homeaway, etc)
Non-hotel Lodging Services including Airbnb and VRBO (link)
Voting Over, Motion Passed: Creation of a Lodging Services Forum (Including AirBnB)
Nov 13, 2016, 7:00 am
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I also very much support that it be located in the Travel & Dining section of FlyerTalk for the reasons outlined by Prospero.
Nov 13, 2016, 8:24 am
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Alternatives could be
"Non-Hotel Lodging,"
"Alternate Lodging Services" or
"Alternative Lodging."
Would it also be a home for Hotels.com or Bookings.com?
Mr. SD and I use both very frequently, and find many options for lodging out in the hinterlands that are a notch above AirBnB's. They are often very small hotels, some of which require the proprietor to meet you with the keys, but a little less "cozy," with less individual management overlays, than an AirBnB.
Nov 13, 2016, 10:14 am
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Nov 14, 2016, 10:33 am
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re "Non-hotel lodging services" : (which are not hotel services, but may include units at hotels)
in the case of this one particular forum, i think name is a lot less important than for many other forums
in the case of this one particular forum, i think name is a lot less important than for many other forums
Nov 14, 2016, 10:48 am
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The proposed forum name and location on FT should have been discussed before anyone made a formal motion. There's also the issue of just what the proposed new forum should encompass.
Nov 14, 2016, 10:57 am
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some of us would consider existence of forum a success
Nov 14, 2016, 11:26 am
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I agree, but that ship has sailed. Let's make the best of this now and trust that the Community Director will adequately address those issues in time.
Nov 14, 2016, 11:38 am
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Funny, I didn't notice you making any suggestions as to either or suggesting we wait until this was figured out back when it would have had an impact.
Nov 14, 2016, 11:38 am
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The topic was raised in the private forum & public forums around October 23rd. All TB members had an opportunity to propose solutions to perceived problems & concerns, but didn't nor indicate when they were going to do so.
If, for example, someone had said I have concerns & I'll offer up some suggested solutions by 'x' date so we can hash them out before motion/voting period/TB ends I would have waited, but that didn't occur. I made the motion based on input up to when I created the motion on Nov 8th.
I mentioned I waffled before doing the motion on M&P vs. T&D & went w/ M&P. But because I thought it could go in T&D I won't have a problem if the CD decides to switch it to there or tweak the name a bit. That always has been her prerogative & one she's done occasionally in the past on TB motions.
Anyway, at this point & moving forward it's just up to the TB members who haven't voted yet to do so by November 25th, whether that be yes/no/abstain. Overall FTers seem to be supportive of the forum & I think it will be of benefit to FT/FTers, so I hope it is approved.
Cheers.
If, for example, someone had said I have concerns & I'll offer up some suggested solutions by 'x' date so we can hash them out before motion/voting period/TB ends I would have waited, but that didn't occur. I made the motion based on input up to when I created the motion on Nov 8th.
I mentioned I waffled before doing the motion on M&P vs. T&D & went w/ M&P. But because I thought it could go in T&D I won't have a problem if the CD decides to switch it to there or tweak the name a bit. That always has been her prerogative & one she's done occasionally in the past on TB motions.
Anyway, at this point & moving forward it's just up to the TB members who haven't voted yet to do so by November 25th, whether that be yes/no/abstain. Overall FTers seem to be supportive of the forum & I think it will be of benefit to FT/FTers, so I hope it is approved.
Cheers.
Nov 14, 2016, 11:45 am
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thanks again SkiAdcock and CMK10 and others who supported
Nov 14, 2016, 10:18 pm
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Non-Hotel Lodging Services is better if the focus is on large booking platforms like AirBnB rather than mom and pop website offerings.
I plan to vote Yes.
Nov 15, 2016, 1:35 am
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I would vote yes on the creation of this as well.
Nov 15, 2016, 5:45 am
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And it is a "Yes" from me.....
Nov 15, 2016, 6:01 am
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otherwise, I'll just read the feedback from users, thanks, and the forum would be useless to me.