Last Resort by K. Bromberg

Author:K. Bromberg [BROMBERG, K.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: S.I.N. Series, Book 1
Publisher: JKB Publishing
Published: 2022-12-15T00:00:00+00:00

Sutton

“We’re not a cruise ship, Sutton,” Callahan says from where he’s leaning back in his chair, elbows on the arms, fingers steepled.

“I’m more than aware of that, but in my professional opinion, many of these amenities and experiences provide an added value to Ocean’s Edge as a whole. While they may not appear to be ‘high-end,’ they do provide something your guests are seeking and will continue to seek regardless of their income.”

“Continue.” He holds his hands up as if he’s expecting more from me.

“Brady and I have begun working on a comprehensive plan detailing each idea we’d like to begin implementing with the kind of minute details that I’m more than certain will make your eyes roll back in your head.”

“Is that so?” He gives a ghost of a lopsided smirk, and I’m sure the suggestive look in his eyes implies my words—eyes roll back in your head—are making him think of other activities that can cause that.

“Yes. That is so.” I clear my throat and don’t back down from his stare, trying to remain professional in this space when people are milling about in the office just beyond, trying to waste away the remaining minutes of their workday. “Benchmarking reports against comparable resorts on the island. Looking at book patterns, the costs to implement these new options and ideas, their costs versus the return we’d receive and—”

“Yes. You’re right. I’m already bored.” His sigh is heavy. “Give me an example of one of these ideas.”

“Ecotourism.”

“Ecotourism?” His tone tells me he’s already dismissed it.

“Yes. It’s all the rage. Since the elite love to champion their causes—or at least look like they are while posting pics on social media and hashtagging up a storm—it’s a necessary addition to keep the property in tune with one of the fastest growing travel trends.”

“I assure you, I’ve never hashtagged up a storm for the sake of image.”

I stare at Callahan and believe him. He’s not the type to try and be something he isn’t . . . and yet, that doesn’t mean I’m not right on this. “Saving the environment is popular, Sharpe, so what’s the harm in implementing visual signage around the property with subtle nods to what Ocean’s Edge Resort is doing to further the cause?”

“We’re supposed to be making more profit, not taking away from it.”

“The resort already practices sustainability in various ways so let’s point it out to our guests and add it to our marketing. In addition, Brady and I have been contacting local tour companies to find one that can customize a tour exclusively for our guests that will take them around the island to places and points that are of similar mind.”

“Like?”

“Like the turtle sanctuary where they are breeding and reintroducing them back into the wild,” I respond without hesitancy, knowing a man like Callahan needs to see utter confidence. “The nature reserve on the far side of the island. The—”

“No need to continue.” He twists his lips as silence falls around us. “There’s no perceived value there.

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