Sandy Soule
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Give your B&B a Marketing Tune-up -- A Five-Step Action Plan: The
challenges presented by continued uncertainty in the economy, particularly the
travel sector, have intensified the level of competition in the lodging field.
If your marketing plan is not firing on all cylinders, it’s time for a tune-up!
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In Memoriam: We note with deep sadness the passing of Bernice Chesler, a
pioneer in the bed & breakfast field, and noted author of many editions of inn
guidebooks to New England and the Mid-Atlantic states.
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Diamond District Breakfast Inn (Lynn, Massachusetts) Historic Inn near
Boston, Salem and beach.
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Busy season coming to an end? Help keep those rooms occupied with Featured
Property ads for nearby cities and regions, starting at just a penny per page
view! Tracking statistics detail both page impressions and click-throughs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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 some dates when
BedandBreakfast.com staff members are available to speak.
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Halloween ghosts or pumpkin contests? Thanksgiving recipes? Christmas tours?
Valentine’s romance packages? Post your specials today!
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We asked: “According to Donna Gushue of the Jefferson Inn, Ellicottville,
NY, the Golden Rule for Innkeepers is: "Do not do unto others as you would like
others to do unto you. Ask what the other person wants.” Do you agree?
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Jefferson Inn, Ellicottville, NY
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Question for our next issue: Last-minute
bookings have changed the business. How have you responded?
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!
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Did we write that? “I feasted on home-baked pumpkin muffins, fruit
salad, juice, an herb omelet, and excellent coffee, plus a large, friendly dog
who loves kids.” Was that a beagle or a bagel you wanted?
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Cleanliness is the most important quality in accommodations, note two recent
surveys. Details here
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 Timberwolf
Creek B&B, Maggie Valley, NC
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Upcoming gift certificate promotions will feature inns decorated for the
holidays. Email your photos to InnkeeperNews. The image should be clear and
simple, so it’s still attractive in the small size shown above. We need photos
that convey the charm and romance of a B&B getaway. URL links or small JPEG
images only!
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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.
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Time to move on? Sell your property by listing it on the leading Internet site
for bed and breakfasts and inns, BedandBreakfast.com.
Email us today and we'll put you on our special offer mailing list. "BedandBreakfast.com
was responsible for excellent exposure, and sold my listing in just three
weeks.” Donald Hoffman, Thompson & Riley Ltd., Lexington, KY Read
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The Internet gives you the opportunity to interact with potential customers in
a variety of settings, from search engines to tourism websites, from
specialized inn directories to major online travel services. Taking real-time,
online reservations is the most effective way to transform your Internet
presence from an informational resource into a 24/7 sales engine. Read
more
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