Boutique Weekly’s BLLA recent newsletter topic; ‘Dissecting the Relationships Between Universities and Boutique Hotels‘ revels some interesting insights. “Any hotelier will tell you location is key – this is another factor that lends to the success of boutique hotels in university towns. Not only do campus hotels maintain a very high occupancy during the school […]
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While Veteran’s Day seems like a long time from now, it’ll be here before we all know it. That’s why B&Bs for Vets is starting to focus on the 2018 program now. Hoping to build it to the largest list of B&B offers for military in the country. You may have participated in the past…
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What is a DMO? “In travel and tourism terms, DMO stands for Destination Marketing Organization. They represent destinations and help to develop their long-term travel and tourism strategy.” Galena Illinois has a strong one, Greater Galena Marketing Inc. Their mission is to promote Galena Country and they do an outstanding job. Where is Galena Country? In the
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In 2012 our friend, colleague and The B&B Team member affiliate Scott Bushnell, who sadly passed away this year, wrote an article about trust. I would like to revisit and share his inciteful thoughts on this subject, the importance of trust and transparency between buyer and seller. “Just yesterday I received a call from an
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Are you a buyer looking for financially viable Inns? It may take time to find the right one. And for the seller, it may take time to find the right buyer for your Inn for sale. It can be a challenging journey for both parties. The B&B Team can help make the introductions and successfully
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Blogging for Hospitality-What is your story? The question always comes up…what should I blog about? Composing can be a daunting task if you look upon it as a task. Suggestion: Think of it as a creative outlet for self expression and a way to communicate who and what you are with your readers. What
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Have you experienced a breakdown in communications in the digital age? We have come a long way from the Pony Express or the carrier pigeon as a way of communicating, or have we? Email is and has been the most universal mode of communication for business. It is good and efficient in many ways.
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While visiting Maine, what first comes to mind? Then what’s the next question of your host? “Where can we get the best lobster and blueberry pie?” Welcome to summertime in Maine. Let’s take a journey to the past and explore the culinary history of the lobster and the Maine blueberry. “The Lobster is the most
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What story does your Inn tell? Or in the tried and true marketing term…what is your USP, unique selling proposition? Its’ all about defining who you are, what makes your product (your Inn) stand out above the ordinary. If someone asked you this moment to describe your USP, could you answer without hesitation? What unique
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A high-altitude escape awaits guests at this beyond the ordinary Georgia Mountaintop Inn & Spa. A pinnacle location in the Northeast Georgia mountains with not just views but wide 360 degree vistas. Spectacular outlooks of blue tinted mountains, endless skies and forested valleys. The Inn was purpose built in 2001, the location was specifically chosen
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