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Lanier Member Reminders
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Innkeepers, don't forget about the Dreams Do Come True Certificate Program! Welcome more guests to your property by offering a 2nd Night Free to travelers who purchase The Complete Guide to Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and Guesthouses International. Register here or contact
Shannon@TravelGuides.com for more information.
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Featured Vendors
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Members receive 20% Off a Full Day Shoot or Brochure Design!
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Dear Innkeeping Friends,
Good news, the mobile digital revolution is here and our members are onboard, we have made their inn information available on smart phones everywhere via the Kindle app! Did you know that 66% of travelers who don't normally choose B&Bs would be willing to give them a try if they were offered a free or discounted stay?* That's one reason our Dreams Do Come True certificate program is so well received. Our print editions include a coupon for a second night free at participating inns. Each certificate has an expiration date, and you are free to add your own restrictions. You've got nothing to lose but guests. Sign up today! Our Bed and Breakfast Chronicle is now hitting your doorsteps. We hope that you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed putting it together. Feel free to let us know if there are any other topics that you would like to see explored in our next edition of the Chronicle. We're continuously impressed by the great deals for guests that you offer. With our new weekly specials sent to our B&B Travel Newsletter subscribers each Tuesday, there are more opportunities to feature your specials, please keep sending them in for your chance to be featured. Wishing you a fabulous and very busy 4th of July weekend and summer ahead! Sincerely, Pamela & Marie Lanier *TripAdvisor and PAII traveler Survey |
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Say "I Do" To More Wedding Business!
|  Catering to the wedding market can substantially increase your income as demonstrated by hundreds of small, independently operated lodging properties. If you've vowed to attract more wedding business, then you won't want to miss out on this boutique guide to specialty wedding venues. Inclusion in our upcoming specialty book, Weddings at the Inn, is FREE for current members. There are opportunities for increased ad space with more information and color photos for an additional cost. Contact us about how to include your property at (888) 410-2244 or (707) 763-0271. Weddings at the Inn Deadline: October 15th, 2011 |
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Congratulations to Innkeeper Ike Sisane!
Ike Sisane of the Williamsburg Sampler was featured on a TV segment for "I Am Hampton Roads"which was broadcasted June 16th. See why he is Hampton Roads here (click "I Am HR" to watch the segment).
Have You Completed PAII's Industry Study Questions? As Charter Members of PAII we urge our members to take part in the PAII study-we will be sharing the results with all of our members to the benefit of the whole innkeeping community. Go to www.innkeepingsurvey.com to begin. Nearly 2/3 of Travelers Plan Travel Using Social Media A poll conducted by Sheraton Hotels & Resorts reported that social media has become one of the top mediums that travelers use to plan vacations and trips (Source: TravelSpike).
24% of Travelers Plan to Take More Leisure Trips Even with the current economic state, some travelers still plan to increase the number of leisure trips they take over the next year. Read more Vacations are good for our mental health! Taking a vacation helps us gain insights, appreciate the present moment and return to "real life" with a renewed sense of excitement. Read more
June's Poll Results 60% of survey responders plan to offer recreational activities in their summer specials. 88% of survey responders partner with local attractions to provide discounted activities to their guests.
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Staging Your Inn
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By Robin Victor Goetz
from RVGP Photo+Graphics
These days everyone knows someone with a great digital camera - a friend, a nephew, perhaps even you yourself have one. Photography is a fun hobby to have. For the Innkeeper, a great camera is a must have to capture those spontaneous moments that seem to happen around the Inn every day. Some photographs however really need to be taken by a professional, like the main images on your web site or rack cards, for example. Read more
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Finally, a B&B Real Estate Solution
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 For 28 years, we have served as an advocate and marketing support system for innkeepers. Now, we have expanded our marketing services to include support with buying and selling a B&B and we invite you to take part in our Realty Program. Our national reach, coupled with the expertise of your real estate agent, will be a dynamic combination to get your Inn sold. More Info...
Email: InnsForSale@BedandBreakfastCollection.com
Toll-Free: 866-316-7657
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Meet
Koko & Mitzi
from Three Roses B&B
 We have two rescued Yorkies at Three Roses Bed & Breakfast. We first got Koko, an 18 month old silver yorkie, and then fostered 4 year old Mitzi. Every guest that met Mitzi told us we must adopt her, so we did! Mitzi is our greeter. She loves to meet new people. When Koko sees her getting all the attention, he will join her. We try to keep them away from our guests until we know if they like dogs or not. Guests will hear them scratching to come out and will say, "Oh bring them out". We also allow any well behaved pet to stay with their owners at Three Roses.
Congratulations Loving Pet Owners!
Look out for your special prize.
Good news, the contest continues... If you have a mascot that's destined for fame, send us pictures and a brief introduction to newsletter@travelguides.com. Only current Lanier BBIGI members are eligible. Is your membership
current? Renew today
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Wine and Dine Your Guests
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Innkeeper's Story Presents...
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Gabriella Papini & Family
Porcigliano B&B Inn
My husband and I were born in Florence the city where we spent most of our life and with which we have developed a very strong bond.
Despite living in a city we always loved outdoor life too and being well in contact with all beautiful things nature has to offer to us. For the same reason we have preferred spending our holidays in spots far from clamor and noises.
Read more
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Share Your Opinion
Help Us Better Understand Our Industry
|  As an innkeeper, your opinion, preferences, and suggestions matter, we want to share this with the Industry. Thank you in advance for participating.
Do you host an evening social event at your B&B?
What type of leisure rooms/areas do you have at your B&B?
Check out our news section for June's poll results. |
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Aspiring Innkeeper Cruise to Alaska
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Click here for more information
Can't join us Labor Day weekend? Consider coming to our B&B Conference in NYC this November.
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|  Staci van Wyk, Membership Consultant At one point or another, you've most likely heard Staci's friendly voice on the other end of your phone. She works hard to assist our members with taking advantage of all member benefits included in our professional family of travel websites by offering specialty, professional and competitive marketing opportunities to meet the demands of the travel market including social & direct marketing. When not at the Lanier offices, Staci enjoys gardening, cooking, traveling and spending quality time with her family. |
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Need to speak with a Lanier staff member?
Please contact us by email at: Lanier@TravelGuides.com
or by phone at: 707-763-0271 (USA and Canada) 001-707-776-0995 (International) We look forward to helping you in any way we can.
The Lanier Staff |
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Get 20% Off
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RVGP Photo+Graphics Lanier members receive 20% Off a Full Day Shoot or Brochure Design Family owned and operated for over 25 years, RVGP Photo+Graphics is a full service photography, video and graphic design company specializing in:
· B&B interiors, gardens and food imagery
· Video tours and testimonials
· Logos, brochures, postcards, web and social media
View our extensive portfolio online: www.GoRVGP.com
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Get 10 Free Mugs
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Welcome to Deneen Pottery, makers of fine traditional stoneware. You may know us as Cloth & Clay. Deneen Pottery is the same people, with the same excellent products. We're proud to carry forward a long tradition of hand thrown pottery designs that meet your needs today, and are based on shapes and functions that many times are hundreds of years in the making. Each piece is carefully crafted, one at a time.
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