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  February, 2002
Recession-proofing your inn
With the combined impact of a nation at war and an economy in recession, many innkeepers are reporting reduced occupancy rates, combined with an increased trend to last-minute reservations.  Read more   Sandra Soule

Featured Property Auctions
When we say "only a penny per page view," we’re not kidding. As of this writing, a one-penny bid will get you the Featured Property spot on such desirable city pages as San Diego or San Francisco, California; San Antonio, Texas; Charleston, South Carolina; and Lenox, Massachusetts. A bid of only two cents will nab you Key West or Saint Augustine, Florida or Newport, Rhode Island. Don’t miss out! Check out the bargains available in your area.
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Calendar of Events
Look here for a list of upcoming state B&B association meetings. We've noted when a member of the BedandBreakfast.com team will be attending, and look forward to meeting you! Be sure to mark your calendar for PAII VII 2002, and visit our booth for a surprise offer.  Read more

About our Sponsor
YOUR conference and trade show...All day, every day... "Internet marketing that sells" workshops...plus Food Demonstrations!! 80 innkeeper-selected workshops...100 inn-focused vendors at three-day trade show. Registration fees for everyone's budget. Money-back guarantee. Remember the FUN of enjoying your innkeeping family. Call 805/569-1853 or go to www.paii.org/conference2002

Our Members Speak Out
"We give our logo coffee mugs to returning guests. We give away more mugs than we sell, and consider it as inexpensive but long-lived advertising. Some guests remember the mugs we gave them years earlier, and when we come out with a new design they ask us if they can add to their collection!"
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  Commencement Bay Bed & Breakfast
Commencement Bay Bed & Breakfast, Tacoma, WA

What is the funniest thing that ever happened at your inn?
Email your responses to InnkeeperNews@BedandBreakfast.com. If we publish your comments, we'll thank you with a $25 credit in our Featured Properties Auction program!


Promoting the Industry
We're pleased and proud to announce that BedandBreakfast.com received a five-star rating from INNSTAR for the third year in a row.
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Time for a Smile
True Tales from the Road Warrior: While my room was exceptionally spacious, the bathroom was cramped. The toilet was so close to the radiator that one had to sit at an angle, giving a whole new meaning to the term, "toasted buns."  More smiles

Travel Trends & Tips
According to a recent study by the Travel Industry of America, travelers who love history and culture spend more and stay longer than average tourists.  Details here
This Month's Sponsor

Gift Certificates
Over 1,850 innkeepers across the U.S. accept BedandBreakfast.com gift certificates. It's a risk-free way to increase reservations. If you have not already signed up, here's an extra incentive: the 2000th B&B to join the program gets a one-year free upgrade to the next level of membership. Sign up today.

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Member Information

For your protection, your traffic statistics and member information are shown only in the email we sent you. For more details, please log in with your property ID and password. Can't remember your password? Click here, then enter your property ID and we'll email it to you. Don't like your password? Once you're logged in to Home Base, just click "Change Password" (first item in the left-hand column), and choose another that's easier to remember. More information


Inns for Sale
Time to move on? Sell your property by listing it on the leading Internet site for bed and breakfasts and inns, BedandBreakfast.com, visited by thousands of inngoers every day!  Read more

On-line Bookings
According to results from the 4th annual PhoCusWright Travel Consumer Trends Survey, 21 million Americans "usually" buy their travel online, up 75% from 2000. Nearly 27 million Americans have now bought travel online at least once, up from 21 million last year.  Read more

Reservation Software
Our sister company, Munsenware, offers the most popular reservation and guest management software on the market: Guest Tracker.


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