题记：

有人问我，冬天和夏天你喜欢哪个？

我说，冬天吧，冬天冷你可以多穿，夏天脱光了也还是热。

有人问我，冬天你能干嘛啊？

我说，滑雪啊。

有人问我，你为什么那么喜欢滑雪？

我说，

也许因为它能让我看到很多人不曾见过的风景；

也许因为它可能是最安全的极限运动；

也许因为它能让我冬天不冷；

也许…我也无法用语言形容，就是喜欢吧

1.

在冰雪路面上，尤其是上坡，千万别减速。不然就会像我们一样陷在路边，等铲雪车来。还有，路面有黑冰，推是推不出来的。小Tips：切忌急刹急起，悠着速度冲上去就好了。

HWY 5

2.

窗外就是Okanagan湖，镜子一样的湖面，莫名的让人平静

LAKE OKANAGAN RESORT, KELOWNA, BC

3.

当我们在山顶，云在脚下

APEX MOUNTAIN RESORT, HEDLEY, BC

BIG WHITE SKI RESORT, KELOWNA, BC

SUN PEAKS RESORT, SUN PEAKS, BC

4.

你试过戴着goggle然后滑雪盲了吗？我试过，大白这名字真不是盖的。

BIG WHITE SKI RESORT, KELOWNA, BC

BIG WHITE SKI RESORT, KELOWNA, BC

5.

然而不能每次都那么背，为了滑一次晴天的大白，我们又去了一趟。这样的大白是让人不想走的。

BIG WHITE SKI RESORT, KELOWNA, BC

BIG WHITE SKI RESORT, KELOWNA, BC

6.

活儿要练，饭是要吃。可惜Mission Hill餐厅冬季不营业，只能夏天再来吃了。这里景点的名气大于酒的名气，属于来了Kelowna必看的地方。$80以上的酒值得一买（大误：谈钱就俗了，酒这个东西就是看个人喜好）

MISSION HILL FAMILY ESTATE WINERY, WEST KELOWNA, BC

7.

后来找了一家入围Canada Top 100的餐厅，正餐差强人意，Carpaccio值得推荐，甜点也对得起口碑。

8.

在北边遇到一家我很喜欢的酒庄。不大，很精致。但他家2017年的Riesling我个人评为当地最佳！

EX NIHILO VINEYARDS, LAKE COUNTRY, BC

EX NIHILO VINEYARDS, LAKE COUNTRY, BC

9.

其实更多的美景是在路上不期而遇的，可惜一直在开车。能看到就不亏。

住在Lake Okanagan Resort真的挺方便的，正好在三个雪场的中心。

Bon Ga Korean Cuisine这家韩国餐厅的猪骨汤真心推荐，尤其滑一天雪之后。

ON THE WAY, KELOWNA, BC

后记：

不说了，我又要去滑雪了

Author by Sheldon Dong

Cozystay, the Vancouver-based new accommodation group, and a Kelowna-based smart micro-living developer have partnered to give globetrotters and other short-term renters a new way to stay in the heart of BC wine country.

This Cozystay’s second centralized property in the Kelowna area in the past 8 months, following Cozystay Signature Lake Okanagan Resort.

The signing ceremony for the Unik-Town partnership happened in early January. “This partnership is a win-win for both companies and also shows a way forward for BC’s real estate development sector, which needs to innovate out of some difficult trends,” says, Cozystay CEO Galen Cheng.

This business relationship is a template for Cozystay’s future line of business, Cheng explains. “In addition to Vancouver, Richmond, Toronto, Kelowna, Kitchener, and Los Angeles, Beijing and other cities in Canada, Cozystay is also actively exploring markets in the United States, Australia, Japan, and China. There are currently nearly 1,000 units under management and operation.

Right on the tail of the Unik-Town deal, another partnership with a Japanese developer has just been confirmed.

As the largest overseas Chinese Airbnb-style hospitality business, Cozystay works with major real estate developers to manage the operation and booking of vacation rental properties. “When we first came on to the scene, people compared us to AirBnB or other players in the short rental space,” Cheng says. “We went down a different path, focusing on select properties creating an authentic lived experience. And now we have a new path.”

Taxes and regulations around short-term rentals are affecting real estate sectors far and wide. “That’s why we have a ready-made digital solution that lets us help the developers and the world travelers who want to enjoy a convenient, local lifestyle in some of the most desirable destinations around.”

Cozystay has helped developers to increase their rental income by applying its global online platform channels and offline professional management.

That type of business is squeezed between high taxes, cooling prices and obstacles to foreign investment in west coast real estate. To respond, developers have looked at how it can improve the return on investment for their investment clients. That’s where Cozystay comes in.

About Cozystay Holdings Inc.

Cozystay is an innovative accommodation group with a growing portfolio of hotels, vacation rentals, and resorts under management. Originally launching as a vacation rental service for short-term stays in select properties, the company today is focusing on selected properties (sub-brand Cozystay Signature) and vacation rental management software.

Author by Jonathon

Fresh on the heels of  Cozystay’s strategic partnership, the company’s CEO offers tips for other business owners looking to grow their companies in challenging times.

Cozystay, the Vancouver-based new accommodation group, and a Kelowna-based smart micro-living developer, Unik-Town, recently partnered to give travelers and other short-term renters a new way to stay in BC.

“It’s already bringing big results,” says Cozystay CEO Galen Cheng. “Thanks to partnerships with Unik-Town and others, we’ve seen 6 times the number of bookings in February compared to last February.”

This was Cozystay’s second centralized property in the Kelowna area in the past 8 months, following Cozystay Signature Lake Okanagan Resort. Cozystay is now developing similar partnerships in Canada and internationally.

Taxes and regulations on short-term rentals are affecting real estate sectors far and wide. “That’s why we have a ready-made digital solution that lets us help the developers and world travelers who want to enjoy a convenient, local lifestyle in some of the most desirable destinations around,” Cheng says.

"One of the most important things I’ve learned in my previous experience of the four companies I founded is how to find partners that can enable growth and support my company vision,” Cheng adds. He offers the following advice.

Look for where you can offer real value with a win-win relationship. “As a facilitator of short-stay rentals, we need great properties with rooms to fill. Many developers’ business plans face a hurdle from lower sale prices in real estate than what was projected when they started building. This makes our partnership not just a nice add-on, but a real strategic advantage for both companies.”

Try to find added value as the partnership builds. “For instance, the partnership with Unik-Town will bring us not only listings but also potential users. This opens up additional revenue opportunities for us.”

You’re not just partnering with another company. You are building a relationship with people. “I’ve seen obvious win-win partnerships, for myself and other entrepreneurs, never get off the ground because people just can’t work together. Trust your instincts with that. If you can’t see eye-to-eye, it’s not going to work.”

Set clear expectations early. “People, including business partners, couldn’t read your mind, especially they are not often on the same page. Everybody involved should have a written understanding of who is doing what, when tasks should be done, and what customer value is.”

Keep it ‘operationally friendly.’ “You need plain-language contracts, short payment cycles and, realistic policies. It’s about mutually leveraging your priorities and resources.”

About Cozystay Holdings Inc.

Cozystay is an innovative accommodation group with a growing portfolio of hotels, vacation rentals, and resorts under management. Originally launching as a vacation rental service for short-term stays in select properties, the company today is focusing on selected properties (sub-brand Cozystay Signature) and vacation rental management software.

Author by Jonathon