Re: Innkeeping: Ways to attract guests

[Andrea Reynolds <brnstorm@GTE.net>]

Anita Mathews wrote:
<< the only attraction close by are the wineries and just for city
people to be out of the city and come to the country to relax.>>

Anita, 

Is there something unique and interesting you could provide within
your home that would be newsworthy?  Think about your own talents,
skills, passions and hobbies. I'll give you a few ideas from my
forthcoming booklet, Secrets for Starting a Highly Profitable
BUSINESS B & B in the City.

My own B & B was for authors coming to Toronto to promote their
books on radio and TV. As a publicist I offered all kinds of
amenities and services to appeal to authors. They had access to all
the office equipment they needed. For cookbook authors there was a
great kitchen to prepare food for TV demonstrations. As a home
economist I could do the food purchasing for them to save time
between shows. I also booked interviews with TV and radio programs
for them and hosted press conferences in my home.

You don't have to have a BUSINESS oriented B & B.... you could offer
classes and workshops on a regular basis in your home on crafts,
cooking, even home parties (lingerie, cooking gadgets, home decor).
I could brainstorm a huge list of possibilities for you, if you want.

<< How long does it take to begin to build a clientele.>>

If you have a unique, newsworthy idea, some strategic newspaper or
magazine coverage could bring a flood of guests. When I launched my
B & B, I had to open my B & B a day early because of the bookings I
got from advance press coverage.

Andrea
-- 
Andrea Reynolds, marketing strategist
B & B Conference Speaker (low and no cost ways to attract guests)
http://www.AndreaReynolds.com/BBbiz.html