Insuring Your Inn: What Kind of Policy is Best for
You?
 One
of the most important decisions innkeepers have to make is about
insurance. What kind of policy is right for you? What coverage do
you need? Is your current coverage adequate? How do you find the
best coverage for the best price? Read more... |
About Our Sponsor
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Markel’s inn insurance program protects B&Bs with five or more rooms and
inns with 25 or fewer rooms. When you choose Markel, you get liability coverage,
property coverage, specialty
coverage, superior claims service, and expert insurance advisors.
Read more. For more
information,
visit
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Our Members Speak Out
 You were asked:
What have you done to
soundproof your guest rooms?
Reprise question:
What have been your experiences hosting guests over the Christmas holidays? Read more...
Question for February:
February is known as the month for lovers. What are some stories
of romance experienced at your inn?
Online Reservations
The
Applesauce Inn B&B, Bellaire, MI, is
live on hotels.com! |
Travelers are booking their holiday
and winter getaway plans. Do you have rooms loaded so
they can book with you?
Read more...
“I opened up availability 10 days before Thanksgiving for the
holidays and immediately received six reservations. The service is
working out great for our property.”
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Promoting the Industry
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We are putting together many press releases for the holidays;
your inn is sure to be perfect for one of them!
BedandBreakfast.com works hard to gain publicity and recognition for
its member inns and for the B&B industry. Recent media coverage
includes mentions in on CNN.com, AOL, Yahoo!, and in Family Circle,
Budget Travel, and the Austin American-Statesman.
Click here for details.
Ask the Pros: How should I organize my press file?
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Recipe of the Month
 Provencale
Orange Blossom Cookies - Orielletes: A holiday
treat that's not too heavy.
The recipe...
Travel Trends
 We gather trade information and package
it into quick-to-read blurbs. Among the statistics: the growth of online travel
in Canada, how online reviews affect lodgings, and why you need to be
listed on Google Local.
Read more…
Calendar of Events
Ben Littler
gives a product demonstration to an innkeeper at the open house event. |
Jump-start your year at an upcoming
conference! Click here for a list of
upcoming events. Please
email us if your state
or regional conference is not on the list. Please
let us know as soon as possible if you would like to have a member of BedandBreakfast.com lead educational workshops at your 2007-2008
conferences.
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Featured Review on BedandBreakfast.com
The Hideaway Ranch and Retreat, Bluff Dale, TX
Nearly 13,000 reviews are posted on BedandBreakfast.com! To learn more,
log in to your Home Base and click Reviews. If you would like postage-paid postcards to encourage your guests to post a review of your
inn, please email
Support@BedandBreakfast.com.
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"Our family has been coming to the Hideaway Ranch
for 10 years, and it is our favorite vacation place to unwind and
relax. Tracy and Jason are the perfect hosts and make sure you have
everything you need. All cabins are uniquely decorated and have all
the comforts of home. This is the perfect place to unwind from all
the stressful days of school, work and everyday living. If you would
like to leave the ranch and explore the area, there is antiquing,
golfing, a scenic drive through an animal safari and fabulous dining
all within a 30-minute drive. We mostly prefer to enjoy the ranch by
hiking, fishing, hot-tubbing, and sitting on the porch and listening
to all the peacefulness that the country has to offer. The only bad
part about the Hideaway is saying goodbye, but we know we will be
back again and again." |
What topics would you like to see in the
newsletter? Let us know by emailing
Sarah.Stiles@BedandBreakfast.com.
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This Month's Sponsor
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Gift Card Reseller Program
The BedandBreakfast.com Gift Card Reseller Program is here!
Click here for details. If you'd like to receive a free reseller kit, contact us at 800-462-2632 or
Support@BedandBreakfast.com.
Through the end of 2007, earn double commission! Make 10% of
each sale in cash, and an additional 10% will deposited into your
Featured Property Advertising account. PLUS, the 10 top-selling inns
will each receive $1,000 CASH.
"We received a gift certificate from a relative
and loved it so much that we decided to steal the idea and give one to
friends." Christanne
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Referral Program
What’s better than
three month’s free membership? How about six months? Or a whole year? Refer
fellow innkeepers to BedandBreakfast.com, and if they join at the Silver
level or above, your membership will be extended by three months for
each B&B that signs up. If four B&Bs sign up, your membership is free
for a year! For details,
log in to your Home Base and click
Referral Program under Free Member
Benefits, or call 800-GO-B-AND-B (800-462-2632).
Online Trade Show
Visit our newest vendor member!
The Bed &
Breakfast Institute of Learning
Click here to view our Online Trade Show. Are you a vendor?
Click here to get featured!
Advertising Auctions
Featured Property and
Inn of the Month auctions are easy, affordable and effective ways to drive
traffic to your website.
Member Information
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please log in
with your property ID and password. Don't like your password? Once you're
logged in, click "Membership," select "Change Password," and choose another that's easier to remember.
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"I am happy to report that we have had several enquiries from your site, and
one guest who is staying for five nights, so our membership cost has been
covered. Thanks for your help!" Caitlin Adair, Sanctuary, Putney, VT
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