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The Hidden Costs of Booking Hotels for Long-Term Projects

The Hidden Costs of Booking Hotels for Long-Term Projects

Why More Project Managers Are Switching to Contractor Accommodation Instead When planning a long-term project, accommodation is often treat...

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Ryan Luke

May 22, 2026
Streamlining Contractor Logistics: Accommodation, Transport & Scheduling

Streamlining Contractor Logistics: Accommodation, Transport & Scheduling

Managing contractors across multiple sites can quickly become complicated. One delayed check-in, one poorly timed transport arrangement, or...

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Ryan Luke

May 14, 2026
Scaling Accommodation as Your Project Grows: What Most Companies Get Wrong

Scaling Accommodation as Your Project Grows: What Most Companies Get Wrong

When projects grow, accommodation problems grow with them. At the beginning of a project, finding rooms for a small team can feel simple en...

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Ryan Luke

May 11, 2026
Finding Accommodation in High-Demand Areas: A Practical Guide

Finding Accommodation in High-Demand Areas: A Practical Guide

When your business depends on placing teams exactly where the work is, finding reliable accommodation in high-demand areas can quickly beco...

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Ryan Luke

May 5, 2026
From First Booking to Long-Term Partner: What to Look For

From First Booking to Long-Term Partner: What to Look For

Introduction: It Starts With One Booking… But Shouldn’t End There When you’re booking accommodation for your team, the goal often fee...

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Ryan Luke

May 2, 2026

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Why Companies Stick With the Same Accommodation Provider (And Why It Matters)

Why Companies Stick With the Same Accommodation Provider (And Why It Matters)

When it comes to booking accommodation for teams, most companies don’t shop around every time. Instead, they stick with the same provider—s...

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Ryan Luke

May 3, 2026
Why Smart Companies Take Accommodation Complaints Seriously

Why Smart Companies Take Accommodation Complaints Seriously

It usually starts small. A comment about uncomfortable beds.A complaint about poor Wi-Fi.A message saying the property is “not what we expe...

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Ryan Luke

April 19, 2026
What Happens When Contractor Accommodation Is Booked Too Late? (And How to Avoid It)

What Happens When Contractor Accommodation Is Booked Too Late? (And How to Avoid...

Introduction: When “We’ll Sort It Later” Becomes a Costly Mistake In construction, engineering, and infrastructure projects, timelines shif...

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Ryan Luke

March 21, 2026
Last-Minute Contractor Accommodation: How Companies Solve the Problem

Last-Minute Contractor Accommodation: How Companies Solve the Problem

Introduction: When Time Isn’t on Your Side In construction, engineering, and large-scale infrastructure projects, things rarely go exactly ...

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Ryan Luke

March 20, 2026
Corporate Housing for Contractors: Everything You Need to Know

Corporate Housing for Contractors: Everything You Need to Know

When companies send teams to work away from home, accommodation quickly becomes one of the most important logistical challenges. Whether it...

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Ryan Luke

March 16, 2026

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Is There a Business Version of Airbnb? Here’s Why Companies Need a Smarter Alternative

Is There a Business Version of Airbnb? Here’s Why Companies Need a Smarter Alter...

Airbnb is great for holidaymakers, weekend getaways, and that one friend who thinks “working remotely” means answering emails from a beach ...

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Ryan Luke

March 24, 2025
How Serviced Stays Can Keep Construction Workers Safe & Sharp on the Job

How Serviced Stays Can Keep Construction Workers Safe & Sharp on the Job

Tired Workers Make Mistakes—Let’s Fix That Picture this: It’s 5 AM. A construction worker rolls out of a stiff motel bed, rubbing his eyes ...

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Ryan Luke

March 17, 2025
How to Stop Bleeding Cash on Travel & Accommodation in the Construction Game

How to Stop Bleeding Cash on Travel & Accommodation in the Construction Game

Let’s cut the fluff—if you’re running a construction business, you already know travel and accommodation costs are a nightmare. Prices keep...

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Ryan Luke

March 15, 2025
Shoddy Digs vs. Dreamy Dwellings: Why Contractors Deserve the Right Place to Crash

Shoddy Digs vs. Dreamy Dwellings: Why Contractors Deserve the Right Place to Cra...

Let’s set the scene: you’ve got a team of hardworking contractors. They’re grafting away, rain or shine, putting in backbreaking hours to k...

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Ryan Luke

January 23, 2025
Why Luke Stays is the #1 Choice for Contractors in the North East

Why Luke Stays is the #1 Choice for Contractors in the North East

When contractors travel for work, finding the right place to stay is very important. Contractors often need more than just a bed to sleep i...

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Ryan Luke

December 20, 2024

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Contractors, Stay Calm – Luke Stays Has Got You Covered (and I-PRAC Verified!)

Contractors, Stay Calm – Luke Stays Has Got You Covered (and I-PRAC Verified!)

If you’re reading this, you’re either a contractor looking for accommodation that doesn’t feel like you’re crashing in a broom cupboard or ...

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Ryan Luke

January 28, 2025
Pros & Cons of The Airbnb Platform – 2023 Updated Terms

Pros & Cons of The Airbnb Platform – 2023 Updated Terms

Is Airbnb Always A Good Platform For Property Rentals and To Book Your Stay? It’s always been debated whether Airbnb is the best plat...

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Ryan Luke

January 18, 2023
The A-Z of Airbnb Booking (and why you should hold onto your wallets)

The A-Z of Airbnb Booking (and why you should hold onto your wallets)

You can’t fault Brian Chesky for changing the entire trajectory of the travel landscape with the ease of Airbnb booking. Over the last deca...

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Neely Khan

November 29, 2022
How Booking with Airbnb and Booking,com Is Costing You More Money 

How Booking with Airbnb and Booking,com Is Costing You More Money 

The short-term rental space is practically synonymous with Airbnb and Booking.com. While this is understandable, as both the OTAs have revo...

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Neely Khan

November 23, 2022
StayCover Proves That Airbnb is Not Guest Focused After All

StayCover Proves That Airbnb is Not Guest Focused After All

It’s no surprise how every feature that Airbnb introduces to the short-term rental market is over-sensationalised. This time the new featur...

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Neely Khan

November 21, 2022

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The Changing Landscape for Contractors: Why Large Houses Are Replacing Hotels for Mid-to-Long-Term Work Projects

The Changing Landscape for Contractors: Why Large Houses Are Replacing Hotels fo...

For decades, hotels were the default accommodation choice for contractors working on mid-to-long-term projects. With their predictable amen...

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Ryan Luke

January 7, 2025
Best Highlights and The Charming History of Darlington

Best Highlights and The Charming History of Darlington

The Charming History of Darlington, and Why it Should be on Your Travel Bucket List    When the majority of people think about towns a...

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Neely Khan

January 16, 2023
Where to See the Best Festive Lights in London

Where to See the Best Festive Lights in London

Festive Lights, Christmas, Action! No city comes alive quite like London during the festive season. As we’re now well into the month of Dec...

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Neely Khan

December 8, 2022
“Welcome to Miami”: Here’s Where to Book Your Next Vacation Rental

“Welcome to Miami”: Here’s Where to Book Your Next Vacation Rental

An eclectic city, filled with color, subculture, vibrancy, and sunshine – it’s no wonder that Miami tops the list of must-visit citie...

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Neely Khan

October 27, 2022

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