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September 2005

Too Many Options

Eric Goldreyer

Our heartfelt prayers go out to all those who have lost homes, possessions, and worst of all, loved ones. While the Red Cross and other charities are working hard to help, we wanted a more direct way to assist our peers who are currently in dire need.  Read more... 

  

Our Members Speak Out

Woods Hole Inn, Folsom, LA

This issue is devoted to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. We’ve included comments submitted by the affected innkeepers, along with responses from other innkeepers.  Read more...

New! BedandBreakfast.com Online Reservations

BedandBreakfast.com Online Reservations is the only online booking solution designed especially for B&Bs. Log In here  with your password & property ID for details, then click the “online reservations”  link to:
  • Increase occupancy (while you sleep!)
  • Get great exposure
  • Receive immediate payments
  • Enjoy quick sign-up
  • Have full control & total flexibility
  • Get complete guest contact information

Remember, online reservations are expected to comprise 30% of all hotel sales by the end of 2006. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to increase your occupancy rates now.

Promoting the Industry

BedandBreakfast.com stories resulted in over 33 million media impressions from June through early August. If this coverage had been purchased as advertising, the value would exceed $67,000. Read more...  

Calendar of Events

Click 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 email us if your state meeting is not on the list. If you have not yet finalized your conference agenda, let us know: we still have a few dates available when BedandBreakfast.com staff members are available to speak.

Time for a Smile

What’s wrong with this picture? “Our annual expenses included promotional materials ($300), travel ($180), electricity and fuel oil ($175), insurance ($90), and garbage disposal ($18). Read more…

Travel Trends

A new survey by Hostway Inc., reports that more than 70% of consumers said that they're unlikely to purchase from, or even return to, a website after encountering a pet peeve. And, because only 25% of consumers say they'll complain to the companies about their pet peeves, the use of features that annoy consumers may be having a negative impact that's difficult to trace or measure. Read more… 

Advertising Auctions

BedandBreakfast.com Featured Property Auctions are an affordable and effective way to drive traffic to your website.  AutoBilling makes it easy for you to maintain a positive balance in your auction account at all times.

The Inn of the Month averages double the click-through rates of the other B&Bs on the same city page, because of these significant benefits:

  • Top placement on your city page
  • Larger photo
  • Custom marketing message
  • Highlighted frame


Try it and see for yourself! Read more...  

 

Martha's Vineyard, South Haven, MI

 

Online Trade Show

Click to visit our newest vendor members:

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Gift Certificates

BedandBreakfast.com Gift Certificates are now issued electronically. Funds for redeemed certificates will be transferred directly into your bank account within four business days! No more certificates to mail! To join the 3900 participating inns, just log in to your home base with your property ID and password, or click here for more information.

Traffic statistics

Log in with your property ID and password for details on the number of page impressions and click-throughs your B&B has received as a result of all BedandBreakfast.com online marketing, including property listings, Featured Property, and Inn of the Month advertising. More information

Member Information

To update your entry, post specials, and renew your membership, 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 "Membership," select "change password" (#7 in dropdown menu), and choose another that's easier to remember. More information

Inns for Sale

"We advertised our B&B in your Inns for Sale section in January, and started getting inquires a week later. In February, a couple came from Florida to visit us in Cat Spring, Texas. We made a deal, and they begin officially on April the 5th as the new owners. What you are doing really works." Sunny and John Snyder. Read more...

Online Bookings

Taking real-time, online reservations is the most effective way to transform your BedandBreakfast.com listing into a 24/7 sales engine.  For details, log in to your home base with your property ID and password, and click “Online Reservations.”

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