In the spirit of the season and with a wink and a nod to "political correctness", The B&B Team extends greetings to all for a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and all the best for a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

As this very challenging year comes to a close, we want to thank all in our industry who give so much of themselves to others.  Innkeepers have a rich tradition of extending a welcoming hand to travelers and for putting others ahead of themselves. Thanks for being who you are.

This, sad to say, is another year when so many in our armed forces will be spending this time of year away from family, friends, and home so that we might enjoy our precious freedoms.  To everyone of them, we also extend our greetings and all good hopes and wishes that come next year they will all be home safe and sound and able to enjoy the warmth of family and friends.  Thanks for being who you are.

As we look forward to the new decade, the "10's", we do so with a renewed optimism for our industry.  2009 was without a doubt one for the books, but we look forward to the new year with anticipation and an awareness of the contributions and difference we in the Innkeeping industry make.  Thanks for being who you are.

So, to you, our friends and colleagues, all our warmest and best wishes to you and yours, from all of us at The B&B Team.