The Innkeeping Blog

Click here to read the story, which is mostly about a new web site offering “professional” reviews.

I chatted with author, Laura Bly, for an hour and a half the other night. 

What do you think about a review site made up of reviews solely from the web site’s employees who visit the properties?  Even though it doesn’t seem as though they’re interested in covering B&Bs, do you think consumers would see these kinds of reviews as more valuable than peer travelers?

I just noticed this MSNBC/Forbes Traveller article on some of the top “green” hotels in America. The piece highlights 14 properties; among these properties are four bonafide B&Bs. Nice work innkeepers! We can all draw inspiration from them.

Ray and Kristie Rossett
Lookout Point Inn
Hot Springs, Arkansas
*Kristie is on PAII’s Advisory Council. Way to go, Kristie!

Neeraj Kebede and Vicki Schomer
Asheville Green Cottage
Asheville, North Carolina

Los Manos B&B
Buena Vista, Colorado

Charlene Torchia & John Huffaker
Journey Inn
Maiden Rock, Wisconsin

Kudos to our friends at BedandBreakfast.com, bnbfinder.com and ILoveInns.com for their efforts in trying to stimulate some traffic in our industry’s direction with recent PR efforts.

BedandBreakfast.com’s release focuses mostly on why a stay at a B&B is more valuable than a stay elsewhere. In particular, I liked how they draw attention to the “free” value-added services, which would not likely be free when staying at a hotel:

• Free breakfasts for two (all B&Bs): $25
• Free Wi-Fi access and/or guest computers (nearly 90% of B&Bs): $10
• Free afternoon refreshments, wine and cheese and/or evening dessert for two (94% of B&Bs): $20
• Tip-free help with luggage and concierge services (over 65% of B&Bs): $5
• Free local telephone calls (75% of B&Bs) plus free long distance calls (25% of B&Bs): $5
• Free parking (over 95% of B&Bs): Up to $25

bnbfinder.com helped to jump start industry promotions recently that focused on saving gas. The “One Tank Trip” promotion is a neat idea, reminding people that a commute to a wonderful vacation spot doesn’t have to cost a lot of time or money. I particularly like how they listed the number of B&Bs within about a half-tank drive (175 miles) from some major destinations. It’s amazing that over 400 B&Bs are within a half tank from Boston.

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Peter Greenberg’s office contacted PAII a couple of weeks ago about an article they wanted to post online about B&Bs.

Here’s the article.

It’s very complimentary of our industry and the product we offer! BedandBreakfast.com also contributed to this piece – thanks guys!

That’s two-for-two with Peter Greenberg this month. The first “basehit” was in his interview with Matt Lauer on The Today Show several days ago.

As you may know, Peter is a well-known journalist and authority on travel. You can read more about him and his work by clicking on the photo.

Jay