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Lanier Member Reminders
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Innkeepers, don't forget to rock the vote! Remember to encourage your guests to vote for your B&B for our Guests Greatest Picks Awards.You can be Lanier's next Inn of the Year or Most Romantic B&B. Log-in to your account to get our "vote for me" link to be added to your website.
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Featured Vendors
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Members receive 250 postcards for just $99!
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Dear Innkeeping Friends,
May is a great month to create specials to post on our website and offer in all of your materials. Not only does Mother's Day take place in May, but for Inns located near colleges and universities, May is graduation season and a great opportunity to increase your occupancy. I'd 
like to share with you a few specials that really caught my eye for this time of year and may inspire you to create new specials for your B&B: 10,000 Tulip Blooms Extravaganza & Spring Fling Stay and Horse Ride. Put your thinking caps on and come up with some that suit your B&B and destination. I, like many of you, spring clean during this month. In our last edition, we reminded you to "spring clean" your Lanier account by posting new pictures and videos, updating pricing, and contact information. I also wanted to remind you to take some time to refresh your B&B. Maybe change the décor, add fresh flowers, new toiletries, etc. If it's time for you to change your mattresses, don't forget that Lanier members receive hospitality-grade ultra-luxurious mattresses at 50% off. Here's a couple articles on the subject to give you some ideas: We're excited to bring you another edition of our Bed and Breakfast Chronicle! This year it's bigger and better than ever, and will hit your doorstep in May. I hope you have a merry May. Happy Mother's Day to all Innkeeping mothers that have not only welcomed strangers into your home for all these years, but also succeeded in raising a family. All that you do is truly inspirational.
Sincerely, Pamela Lanier |
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Congratulations to The Richmond Victorian Inn!
The Richmond Victorian Inn, in Richmond, Vermont, was recently named a "Best of New England - Editor's Choice" in the annual Travel Guide issue of Yankee Magazine.
Cuisine Royalty Visits VA B&B. The retired and world-renown chef of the Waldorf-Astoria, Arno Schmidt, visited with the Williamsburg Sampler in April. We would have loved to be in that kitchen!
Who says tree houses are just for kids? The romantic B&B, Highland Haven Creekside Inn, added a Tree house to its B&B. Check out our Innkeeper's Story section for more information.
Innkeeping with a Cause
Kathy Hartley, owner of The Lavender Inn in Ojai, California continues to host a 3-day, no cost transformational retreat for women battling cancer. Supported by donations from local establishments, Kathy is personally committed to positively affecting these women's lives. Our hats are off to Kathy, you are an inspiration to women everywhere.
Foreign travel to the US increasing About 60 million international tourists visited the USA in 2010, up 9% from 2009. Read more
April's Poll Results 87% of survey respondents offer Spring specials to travelers. 57% of survey respondents indicate that sporting events drive guests to their B&Bs. 91% of B&Bs would like to offer gluten-free breakfast options to their guests.
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Effective Bed and Breakfast Photograph
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By Robin Victor Goetz
Master Photographer, RVGP, Inc.
Using a professional photographer to photograph your inn isn't a question of "Should I?" but rather "When?" and "Who do I use?"
It is easy to think of professional photography as an expense, which at first it is. However, professional photography is an investment -immediately upon use of the images, it will start paying off. Once the images begin appearing on your Web site, commercials, print ads or brochures, the public will see your images and the word will spread! Unless major changes occur to the inn or menu, your photography should remain fresh for four to five years. Also (my favorite), the entire shoot is tax deductible as an advertising expense. Check with your CPA for details. The idea is simple: promote your inn at its absolute best, showing the world what makes it special. 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
Direct: 954-237-4910 |
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Meet
Miss Dazy
from Schroon Lake Bed & Breakfast
 Miss Dazy is a 10 year old West Highland White Terrier. When she's not patrolling the grounds and making sure that the squirrels aren't getting too close to the bird feeders, you can find Miss Dazy relaxing in the owner's quarters. When the Innkeepers, Mark & Sharon Piper, moved to the Upstate NY B&B from Seattle, Mark had to "drive Miss Dazy" across the country in his truck!
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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Gail Riley & Tom Statzell
Highland Haven Creekside Inn
It was a not such a "far-fetched" dream of mine to add a "tree house" to our inn, the Highland Haven. As a kid growing up in Indiana in "Happy Hollow," I was always climbing up in the oak trees, swinging from grape vines and being my happiest taking in nature. Now we are in the foothills of Colorado, just 20 miles west
of  Denver-but a world away from the city. With 400 feet of Bear Creek, along with over a dozen mature blue spruce trees on our property, our town is aptly called Evergreen. Our inn has already established itself as a romantic retreat so the Tree House made good business sense too. 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 currently host weddings at your B&B?
If yes, how many attendees can you host?
If not, are you interested in hosting weddings at your B&B?
Check out our news section for April's poll results. |
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Aspiring Innkeeper Cruise to Alaska
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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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