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Lanier Member Reminders
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Innkeepers, don't forget to showcase ALL of your amenities! Remember to log in to your Lanier account and check off all of the amenities that apply to your B&B. Show guests all the bang they get for their buck!
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Featured Vendors
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Members receive $100 off SEO Services!
 Members receive 3 free custom golf umbrellas! See full details at bottom of newsletter.
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Dear Innkeeping Friends,
We're delighted to announce that books live on and even more as eBooks, where sales tripled last year and are now running ahead of print. June sees the launch of our new eBook Travel Guides, which will be downloadable on Kindle, Nook, iBooks, iPod, and available for download on any smart phone. Total media marketing has long been our motto here at LPI, and now it is more important for our members than ever. The landscape is changing; Google has been surpassed by Yahoo, where we have long been a B&B presence and B&B travel expert. Facebook, Yelp, and Twitter all have roles to play in representing your inn to your guests. We work for you in all these formats and platforms. Marie is following up with Jim Evans, President of the Corporation for Travel Promotion after they attended Pow Wow, the premier International travel conference this week to make sure that this public/private organization knows that America's bed and breakfasts are some of the most-choice accommodations for international travelers, and help them find you. Sincerely, Pamela & Marie Lanier |
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Congratulations to The Galen Moses House B&B! The Galen Moses House B&B was notified recently that it has been chosen to receive the Bath Community Forestry Committee's 2011 Award for Outstanding Landscaping.
An Example of True Hospitality In response to the large number of Frisco area residents whose visiting parents and families stay at the Frisco Lodge, the lodge is inviting those locals to join them at the Lodge to enjoy free breakfast and afternoon, wine, cheese, and appetizers with their visiting family members.
Wedgwood Inn celebrates its 29th Anniversary Carl and Nadine Glassman of New Hope's Wedgwood Inn announced the 29th anniversay of innkeeping in their Bucks County, Pennsylvania establishment.
Lanier Featured on Toronto Website Lanier Editor, Virginia Rhoda, was featured on a Toronto travel website. Read her article on fun things to do and places to stay in Toronto.
Get Ready! Americans are ready to take a vacation! More than six of 10 Americans say it's important they get away from home this year, a recent USA TODAY/Gallup Poll finds. Read more
Kudos to Boutique Hotels in Miami! Small, Independent hotels in Miami are seeking more ways to stand out - and increase their customer base. Read more
SF B&Bs Could Benefit From International Pow Wow Conference San Francisco will be selling its biggest industry - tourism - to an international audience of tour operators and travel agents at a trade show this week that local officials hope will generate a flood of cash from overseas for The City's struggling economy.Read more
May's Poll Results 86% of survey respondents host weddings at their B&B and of the 14% that do not host weddings, 83% are interested in hosting weddings. 86% of survey respondents that host weddings can host between 50-100 attendees; 14% can host 100-200 attendees.
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Maximum Exposure: Draw a Crowd with Talent
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By Carol Conlee
from Arrington's Inn Traveler
It was Marianne Williamson, author of A Return to Love and other wonderful books on the graces of life, who first triggered my thinking about the reality of talent. In her text she challenges actors and singers to "go ahead and act or sing" instead of waiting for a director's nod that their part is cast or their gig is booked. "If you have talent, use it. Everywhere." She urges, "If you can read a story to someone in hospital or sing a handful of songs in a nursing home, the universe gets the message that your gift is there for the sharing and people will find you..."
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Meet
Stanley, Solomon, Sydney, & Olie
from Dripping Springs Resort
What do you call 4 wiggling dachshunds in your lap? A pack of weenies! Our boys are the noisy and rambunctious greeters at Dripping Springs Resort, and live in our quarters. Whenever Oliver sits down at his desk, all four of our puppers beg to be held, and he accommodates them. Since we became pet friendly we think our customers are more relaxed and friendly. I think pet people are the best! The biggest problem is preventing our guests from giving them too many treats.
P.S. We got 3 of them as rescues and urge everyone to adopt from shelters.
Congratulations Loving Pet Owners! (Smile Oliver!)
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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Bill & Grace Germain
Grace & Bill's Freedom Hills B&B Inn
Bill Germain was born and raised in Massachusetts where he earned his vocational trade in the area of Food Service and Hotel and Restaurant Management in 1986. His job as a remote campsite manager and cook has taken him all over Alaska, the other 49 states, and Antarctica. He has acquired vast knowledge of real-life Alaska through his travels and first-hand experience with people from all different parts of Alaska.
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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 plan to offer recreational activities in your summer specials?
Do you partner with local attractions to provide discounted activities to your guests?
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Aspiring Innkeeper Cruise to Alaska
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|  Virginia Rhoda, Social Media Master and SEO Wizard
Virginia promotes B&B's through Lanier's online and print resources by using social networking, content, and forming lasting partnerships with members as well as other leaders in the hospitality industry.
When not at the Lanier offices, Virginia, who recently graduated from a California State University, enjoys trips to the beach, summer reading all year round, and traveling to new places. |
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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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