Nov 28, 2016, 12:30 pm
Last edit by: JDiver
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 15, 2016, 6:46 am
#46
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I have no idea where to vote, so I will vote here.
Heck yes.
Heck yes.
Nov 15, 2016, 6:53 am
#48
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: EUG,PDX
Posts: 482
Yes
Non-Hotel Lodging Services
Non-Hotel Lodging Services
Nov 15, 2016, 8:02 am
#49
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Location: Texas, USA
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Yes for me. I also like Non-Hotel Lodging. Thanks to the Board for this last action. You have served us well.
Nov 15, 2016, 8:12 am
#50
Join Date: Dec 2008
Programs: DL Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 325
I vote yes, with no particular concern about its name or location.
Nov 15, 2016, 9:28 am
#51
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Yes vote here. I also like Non-Hotel Lodging.
Nov 15, 2016, 9:35 am
#52
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 4
I vote Yes
Lodging services is a distinct category from your traditional hotel services with its own particular quirks. For example I used AirBnb to get a room in Hawaii- only to find it did not have air conditioning.
Nov 15, 2016, 12:09 pm
#53
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I vote yes, this would be a wonderful addition to FT.
Nov 16, 2016, 8:28 am
#55
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interesting quite a few seemed to notice this announcement and felt inclined to reply
just FT searched vrbo, homeaway, airbnb - yielded around 500 posts for each one
just FT searched vrbo, homeaway, airbnb - yielded around 500 posts for each one
Nov 16, 2016, 8:30 am
#56
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I like either Non-Hotel Lodging Services or Non-Hotel Lodging. Private Lodging Services would be too ambiguous, as is Lodging Services.
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.
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 16, 2016, 8:51 am
#57
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And again, TB members had the option to present suggested solutions to perceived problems before the motion was made. None were offered before I made the motion or statements that I'll present one by 'x' date. The topic was brought up on October 23rd & the motion wasn't made until November 8th.
As jackal mentioned, the motion has been made & seconded so time to move on w/ voting. FTers are very supportive of the forum, so if passed I think it will be a good addition to FT/provide value to FTers.
Cheers.
As jackal mentioned, the motion has been made & seconded so time to move on w/ voting. FTers are very supportive of the forum, so if passed I think it will be a good addition to FT/provide value to FTers.
Cheers.
Nov 16, 2016, 9:30 am
#58
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I think it sounds like a wonderful addition to the board.
And thank you to the TB members for all their years of service!
And thank you to the TB members for all their years of service!
Nov 16, 2016, 11:55 am
#59
Join Date: Oct 2015
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Posts: 21
Yes from me. Looking forward to posting my VRBO and Flipkey experiences for the benefit of all fellow and future members.
Nov 16, 2016, 6:47 pm
#60
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But we have the Friendly Motion option (or whatever we decided to call it), care to present an alternative?