The FARROW Connection

Farrow has lived up to all their accolades!

2011-12-15T18:10:24+00:00

FARROW Commercial Construction Completes Refurbishment of Model Condo Unit at Princeville’s Alii Kai Resort

“Our quiet, low density RCI Gold Crown resort is a departure from the typical high rise timeshare condominium buildings that you see all over the Hawaiian Islands,” said Ron Wright, developer of the 18 unit property. “We selected FARROW based on their reputation and they lived up to all their accolades.

Aging Gracefully

2011-11-29T23:31:43+00:00

Prevention is preferable when it comes to aging, of course the hands of time cannot be stopped completely but good maintenance practices can delay some of the inevitable. A proactive plan to replace outdated plumbing or electrical components, along with a prevention plan for erosion and mold issues, will result in happy owners and resort longevity.

The 5 Minute Management Course

2011-11-02T14:07:56+00:00

The 5 Minute Management Course includes five short lessons followed by "The moral of the story", a humorous read that is thought provoking.

Lesson 1:

A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up her shower, when the doorbell rings. The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs. When she opens the door, there stands Bob, the next-door neighbor. Before she says a word, Bob says, 'I'll give you $800 to drop that towel.'

ADA Compliance Made Easy

2011-09-29T13:45:43+00:00

In the resort and hospitality industry, the ADA Compliance laws include – everyone that works, visits or stays at the property, including employees, owners and guests. Compliance becomes two fold for the property and business.

Understanding the process of Reserve Management Planning

2011-09-29T13:32:28+00:00

What is a Reserve Management Plan?

The Reserve Management Plan (RMP) or Reserve Study (RS) is a document that is created for the management company and association of any shared ownership property, such as; resorts, timeshares, fractional properties, condominiums and condo hotels. The RMP establishes a schedule by which funding for maintenance, refurbishment, repair and replacement of common area components are achieved and provides assurance that funding to maintain the property will be available when needed.

Based on the funding needs that are documented in a good RMP or RS, reserve accounts are established and maintained to hold the funds for replacement of assets and any long-term ordeferred maintenance that the association is responsible for.

ADA Compliance

2011-09-23T23:08:00+00:00

Featured this week on the cover page of Inside the Gate, stop by and read

ADA Compliance - can be made easy.

Inside the Gate is a source for daily timeshare news & information.

FARROW Launches new ADA Certification

2011-09-01T21:31:18+00:00

John Farrow of FARROW Commercial Construction is excited to announce the launch of their new organization, ADAF Inc. and the new website, ADAFriendly.org. ADAF addresses an industry need as well as John’s personal passion for those with different abilities.

It is their vision to be instrumental in the endeavor to grant access for guests with different abilities. To that end, ADAF offers a sensitivity training program for hospitality professionals and an accessibility rating system with a certification process for industry lodging.

ADAF will act as an educational resource for ADA compliance; as they offer training and a rating system for lodging, within the industry, that is both ADA compliant and friendly.

GNEX Award Winners

2011-05-31T22:50:13+00:00

Even though FARROW Commercial did not win an award at the first annual Perspectives Magazine Awards - we would like to congratulate those in our industry that did win.

Rebranding and Repositioning for Enhanced Value

2011-04-16T15:40:23+00:00

To understand the process of rebranding and repositioning for enhanced value, let’s first look at what branding and rebranding is.

Your brand is the overall umbrella for your company activities, including and defining; its vision, values, personality, positioning and image. It is creating unique identities and positions for your products or services, which distinguishes you from your competitors.
A strong brand is the face of your business strategy and is about building and then maintaining strong perceptions in the minds of customers, which takes time and resources to establish.
It is built by what your company does, how you do it and with whom you forge important relationships.

Although it is only a part of the branding process, your company name and logo is your point of recognition for the consumer. A vast array of communication media has made it increasingly more difficult but consistent identity and message, is crucial to effective branding.

2011 ARDA Convention and Expo

2011-03-23T17:31:39+00:00

As the month of March comes to an end, the resort & hospitality industry prepares for our annual ARDA Convention and Expo. If you are an industry professional, we invite you to join us at this exciting event.

2011 ARDA Annual Convention & Exposition
March 27-31, 2011
Orlando World Center Marriott, Orlando, FL