I subscribe to piles of blogs and newsletters about marketing and advertising, social media, hospitality, demographics, and trends that affect all of the above. Some of these are pretty esoteric, and some are very down-to-earth practical. One of our jobs at The B&B Team® is to weave the mass of information together and make at […]
We’re Stuck with Social Media: Capitalize On It! Read More »
I recently read a great article written for Eco Salon, an on-line lifestyle blog featuring eco-friendly advice, entitled Trend on the Wane: Hotel Toiletries. The author, Kim Darby states that: "Luxury in the past has implied waste, but increasingly, luxury is being defined as what is most comfortable and thoughtful, not disposable. I find it refreshing that luxury can now
It’s spring, the time of rebirth and renewal. We’re coming out of a deep recession, and every Innkeeper would like to make more money in 2010 than in 2009. How do you do that? Do the right thing. Be smart and courageous. And be clever in our brave new world. Read on to see what
Three Ways to Make More Money in 2010 Read More »
Many of us grew up as ‘space age boomers’ along with NASA. From making our own space helmets out of tin foil to watching men walk on the moon from our black and white TVs, we have witnessed history! Then there are those that grew up to experience the celestial highs and emotional lows of
The enormously successful Innkeeping Conference finished last Thursday evening, but for The B&B Team, it finished Saturday evening after an extra day of meetings and a great night on the town in Austin. Sunday morning rose beautifully in the Hill Country of Texas and all seemed right for our trip home. Well, not so fast….the East Coast was
Why not make Lemonade out of Lemons? Read More »
Innkeepers are the best when it comes to delivering a great experience for their guests. Smiles come easily, breakfast is delicious, and the world just looks, well, rosy. Or does it? On the best of days even the best inns, as we well know, aren’t perfect. But if perfection is what you strive for, and
An Inn Tune-up for Your Bed and Breakfast Read More »
Yes it is January and the snow may be flurrying in circles on the Jersey Shore’s boardwalks. But if you like the seashore at any time of the year, this may be a great time to visit. Fresh crisp air, a seagull’s cry and a cozy fire in a Victorian seaside bed and breakfast, sounds
Under the Boardwalk Read More »
Peter Scherman and Rick Wolf of The B&B Team® are pleased to announce the affiliation of Scott & Marilyn Bushnell of Bushnell & Bushnell Innkeeping Services as new Affiliates of The B&B Team®. Bushnell & Bushnell Services is based in Berlin, MD, complementing our offices in Kennebunk, Maine and Scottsville, Virginia. The B&B Team®, founded
The B&B Team is Growing! Read More »
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
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! Read More »
One of the best songs ever written about Vermont is by John Blackburn. Mr. Blackburn spent only two years in Vermont, teaching Drama at Bennington College. He lived the rest of his years in Southern California, as far away as one can get from Vermont, in more ways than just weather! But he must have loved
Moonlight in Vermont and New Innkeepers at The Brass Lantern Inn Read More »
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