Hello everyone ...
I spoke with the general manager at the Harper Cobblestone Inn today regarding the two Cobblestone Inn properties in Harper and Anthony. Currently, the Harper hotel is open and the Anthony hotel is not; the reason being a balance of demand and staffing. The status of both hotels will be discussed between this manager and the owner regarding having both hotels in operation starting on September 1. This manager does not have final decision-making authority. I asked that they arrive at a decision by August 1 and let me know directly.
She knows there are reservations being held by a few folks at both hotels and told me after the final decision is made that she will contact everyone with a reservation, resolve duplicate reservations, and if both hotels are open get folks in the location they prefer or move them to Harper if that is the only hotel open.
According to her, there are still rooms available at Harper. I would recommend if you only have a room at Anthony Cobblestone to call and reserve a room at Harper as well; it will get sorted out later.
I had a report that someone was told by hotel personnel that they did not think the rocket launch would happen. I told this manager that the only person who would make that decision was me (in reality others would be involved, but I'm the mouthpiece) and that unless she heard it from me it was a rumor. I also told her to inform her staff that the rocket launch would occur as planned.
Folks, we continue to proceed with a plan that AIRFest 26 will occur as planned. There are challenges and procedural modifications, but we are going to deal with them as they arise.
Since August 1 is on Saturday, I will give a call to the manager on Monday morning to get status. I’ll also remind everyone that there are other hotel options.
Thanks for your patience and understanding.