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Discover 'The Very Last Resort: Memoirs of a Motel Manager,' an unforgettable memoir by Sandra Waters. This paperback edition, sized at 152 x 230 mm and comprising 165 pages, offers a remarkable insight into the complexities of motel management in New Zealand. Released on February 1, 2023, this book takes you behind the scenes of guest accommodation and transitional housing, revealing the gritty realities faced by motel managers. Through heartfelt anecdotes, Sandra chronicles the trials and tribulations of running a run-down motel while simultaneously hosting both independent guests and transitional residents. This unique narrative illustrates the often-overlooked challenges of motel management, exposing the immense responsibility and emotional labor involved. From navigating delicate guest relationships to managing the unique needs of an eclectic community of New Zealand’s transitional homeless, readers will find this memoir both enlightening and thought-provoking. Perfect for readers intrigued by the hospitality industry, social issues, or gripping true stories, 'The Very Last Resort' delivers a raw and authentic portrayal of hotel life from the other side of the reception desk. Join Sandra in this candid journey that promises to illuminate the difficult yet rewarding world of accommodation management. Order your copy today and experience the true essence of managing a motel in New Zealand.
The Very Last Resort : Memoirs of a Motel Manager
Author: Sandra Waters
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 152 x 230 mm
Pages: 165
Publication Date: 01-02-2023
A remarkable, revealing, and riotous insight into the management of guest accommodation and transitional housing in a New Zealand motel. This true story follows the experiences of a couple whose introduction to accommodation management begins in a run-down New Zealand motel where the challenge of hosting independent guest accommodation alongside transitional social housing is revealed in candid detail. Any assumption that motel management is an easy job is thrown out the window in this revealing expose on the demands of guest hosting and the volatility of managing and eclectic community of New Zealand's transitional homeless. Navigating an intricate dance of diplomacy and discipline, delight and despair is a daily challenge in this diverse, often unpredictable environment making this story compelling, and at times confronting. The Very Last Resort is a unique insight into life from the other side of the Reception desk.
The Very Last Resort : Memoirs of a Motel Manager
Author: Sandra Waters
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 152 x 230 mm
Pages: 165
Publication Date: 01-02-2023
A remarkable, revealing, and riotous insight into the management of guest accommodation and transitional housing in a New Zealand motel. This true story follows the experiences of a couple whose introduction to accommodation management begins in a run-down New Zealand motel where the challenge of hosting independent guest accommodation alongside transitional social housing is revealed in candid detail. Any assumption that motel management is an easy job is thrown out the window in this revealing expose on the demands of guest hosting and the volatility of managing and eclectic community of New Zealand's transitional homeless. Navigating an intricate dance of diplomacy and discipline, delight and despair is a daily challenge in this diverse, often unpredictable environment making this story compelling, and at times confronting. The Very Last Resort is a unique insight into life from the other side of the Reception desk.