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Imagine if all you B&B owners would reply like JB did! United we stand!.
What better investment in our time? THAT should be a goal for 2011. Each of us should promise to write a press release (at least for a local paper) extolling the virtues and values of B&B, as well as comment online to at least one story like this one.suellen222 said:Imagine if all you B&B owners would reply like JB did! United we stand!
Imagine if all you B&B owners would reply like JB did! United we stand!.What better investment in our time? THAT should be a goal for 2011. Each of us should promise to write a press release (at least for a local paper) extolling the virtues and values of B&B, as well as comment online to at least one story like this one.suellen222 said:Imagine if all you B&B owners would reply like JB did! United we stand!
Just imagine the change in perceptions that might bring around. I will if you will, and I'm retired!
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This is being done, that is the whole premise for "A better way to stay" it is on numerous threads here so I won't put it here again. here is the website http://support.betterwaytostay.com/wendydk said:What better investment in our time? THAT should be a goal for 2011. Each of us should promise to write a press release (at least for a local paper) extolling the virtues and values of B&B, as well as comment online to at least one story like this one.suellen222 said:Imagine if all you B&B owners would reply like JB did! United we stand!
Just imagine the change in perceptions that might bring around. I will if you will, and I'm retired!
JB, this is the 1st I've heard of "better way to stay" - maybe it bears repeating. I, for one, only get on here when I am bored - perhaps there are others out there that haven't seen those threads cos they are not on every day either.Imagine if all you B&B owners would reply like JB did! United we stand!.What better investment in our time? THAT should be a goal for 2011. Each of us should promise to write a press release (at least for a local paper) extolling the virtues and values of B&B, as well as comment online to at least one story like this one.suellen222 said:Imagine if all you B&B owners would reply like JB did! United we stand!
Just imagine the change in perceptions that might bring around. I will if you will, and I'm retired!
.This is being done, that is the whole premise for "A better way to stay" it is on numerous threads here so I won't put it here again. here is the website http://support.betterwaytostay.com/wendydk said:What better investment in our time? THAT should be a goal for 2011. Each of us should promise to write a press release (at least for a local paper) extolling the virtues and values of B&B, as well as comment online to at least one story like this one.suellen222 said:Imagine if all you B&B owners would reply like JB did! United we stand!
Just imagine the change in perceptions that might bring around. I will if you will, and I'm retired!
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I am not/was not a PAII member, and although I have heard the name of the campaign, I'm not familiar with the particulars, and so I know many many other innkeepers are not either.Joey Bloggs said:Are you a member of Paii? It is in newsletters and website and emails. http://www.innkeeping.org/suellen222 said:JB, this is the 1st I've heard of "better way to stay" - maybe it bears repeating.
I am not/was not a PAII member, and although I have heard the name of the campaign, I'm not familiar with the particulars, and so I know many many other innkeepers are not either.Joey Bloggs said:Are you a member of Paii? It is in newsletters and website and emails. http://www.innkeeping.org/suellen222 said:JB, this is the 1st I've heard of "better way to stay" - maybe it bears repeating.
That's how change happens, not as the result of one organization and it's members alone. It's certainly not going to happen by saying "aren't you a member of PAII?" or "read about it on the website".
Achieving wholesale change requires a grass-roots effort that spreads outward from the source of the idea with each member or participant taking the reins, running with it and doing what is necessary to get it in front of the public as much as possible. I have not really seen that happening, and thus my earlier statement...while it would be nice if we could count on PAII to get 'er done, even Jay can't do it all alone.
If this campaign got the kind of long-term press exposure that the bnb4vets thing got in it's short run, we'd all be farther ahead. How many Inns blogged, emailed or did press releases about their participation in that (from which no revenue was forthcoming)? More than have extolled and broadcasted the ideals of the "Better Way to Stay" campaign, I'm pretty sure. I see nothing about it on our State's B&B Association site, although they certainly have an interest in helping things along.
I'm going to do my part and post a blog article tomorrow about it! I may also email my MIG member list to encourage them to support the effort, either through PAII or on an individual basis. I may even 'like' it through facebook if I have the option.
Hell, I might even write a press release myself representing MIG members..
I don't think you can really compare the potential pr interest in a program that gets a free stay for thousands of guests on a holiday made to honor the designated group of guests to a campaign that convinces potential guests to pay for staying in an unknown element (a B&B) instead of a hotel. It's apples and oranges. The PR guy did a good job and should be commended but it was an easy product to sell. Free stuff perks up the interest.wendydk said:If this campaign got the kind of long-term press exposure that the bnb4vets thing got in it's short run, we'd all be farther ahead. How many Inns blogged, emailed or did press releases about their participation in that (from which no revenue was forthcoming)? More than have extolled and broadcasted the ideals of the "Better Way to Stay" campaign, I'm pretty sure.
JB, this is the 1st I've heard of "better way to stay" - maybe it bears repeating. I, for one, only get on here when I am bored - perhaps there are others out there that haven't seen those threads cos they are not on every day either.Imagine if all you B&B owners would reply like JB did! United we stand!.What better investment in our time? THAT should be a goal for 2011. Each of us should promise to write a press release (at least for a local paper) extolling the virtues and values of B&B, as well as comment online to at least one story like this one.suellen222 said:Imagine if all you B&B owners would reply like JB did! United we stand!
Just imagine the change in perceptions that might bring around. I will if you will, and I'm retired!
.This is being done, that is the whole premise for "A better way to stay" it is on numerous threads here so I won't put it here again. here is the website http://support.betterwaytostay.com/wendydk said:What better investment in our time? THAT should be a goal for 2011. Each of us should promise to write a press release (at least for a local paper) extolling the virtues and values of B&B, as well as comment online to at least one story like this one.suellen222 said:Imagine if all you B&B owners would reply like JB did! United we stand!
Just imagine the change in perceptions that might bring around. I will if you will, and I'm retired!
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it is a Paii initiative. It is not a forum initiative.suellen222 said:JB, this is the 1st I've heard of "better way to stay" - maybe it bears repeating. I, for one, only get on here when I am bored - perhaps there are others out there that haven't seen those threads cos they are not on every day either.
JB, don't get your panties in a twist over this one - I was merely responding to this comment:JB, this is the 1st I've heard of "better way to stay" - maybe it bears repeating. I, for one, only get on here when I am bored - perhaps there are others out there that haven't seen those threads cos they are not on every day either.Imagine if all you B&B owners would reply like JB did! United we stand!.What better investment in our time? THAT should be a goal for 2011. Each of us should promise to write a press release (at least for a local paper) extolling the virtues and values of B&B, as well as comment online to at least one story like this one.suellen222 said:Imagine if all you B&B owners would reply like JB did! United we stand!
Just imagine the change in perceptions that might bring around. I will if you will, and I'm retired!
.This is being done, that is the whole premise for "A better way to stay" it is on numerous threads here so I won't put it here again. here is the website http://support.betterwaytostay.com/wendydk said:What better investment in our time? THAT should be a goal for 2011. Each of us should promise to write a press release (at least for a local paper) extolling the virtues and values of B&B, as well as comment online to at least one story like this one.suellen222 said:Imagine if all you B&B owners would reply like JB did! United we stand!
Just imagine the change in perceptions that might bring around. I will if you will, and I'm retired!
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.it is a Paii initiative. It is not a forum initiative.suellen222 said:JB, this is the 1st I've heard of "better way to stay" - maybe it bears repeating. I, for one, only get on here when I am bored - perhaps there are others out there that haven't seen those threads cos they are not on every day either.
Are you a member of Paii? It is in newsletters and website and emails. http://www.innkeeping.org/
Edited to add - I gave the link TWICE here so far. Not sure what else I am supposed to do, other than say HERE is the link click and read. It is not my program.
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I am not/was not a PAII member, and although I have heard the name of the campaign, I'm not familiar with the particulars, and so I know many many other innkeepers are not either.Joey Bloggs said:Are you a member of Paii? It is in newsletters and website and emails. http://www.innkeeping.org/suellen222 said:JB, this is the 1st I've heard of "better way to stay" - maybe it bears repeating.
That's how change happens, not as the result of one organization and it's members alone. It's certainly not going to happen by saying "aren't you a member of PAII?" or "read about it on the website".
Achieving wholesale change requires a grass-roots effort that spreads outward from the source of the idea with each member or participant taking the reins, running with it and doing what is necessary to get it in front of the public as much as possible. I have not really seen that happening, and thus my earlier statement...while it would be nice if we could count on PAII to get 'er done, even Jay can't do it all alone.
If this campaign got the kind of long-term press exposure that the bnb4vets thing got in it's short run, we'd all be farther ahead. How many Inns blogged, emailed or did press releases about their participation in that (from which no revenue was forthcoming)? More than have extolled and broadcasted the ideals of the "Better Way to Stay" campaign, I'm pretty sure. I see nothing about it on our State's B&B Association site, although they certainly have an interest in helping things along.
I'm going to do my part and post a blog article tomorrow about it! I may also email my MIG member list to encourage them to support the effort, either through PAII or on an individual basis. I may even 'like' it through facebook if I have the option.
Hell, I might even write a press release myself representing MIG members..I don't think you can really compare the potential pr interest in a program that gets a free stay for thousands of guests on a holiday made to honor the designated group of guests to a campaign that convinces potential guests to pay for staying in an unknown element (a B&B) instead of a hotel. It's apples and oranges. The PR guy did a good job and should be commended but it was an easy product to sell. Free stuff perks up the interest.wendydk said:If this campaign got the kind of long-term press exposure that the bnb4vets thing got in it's short run, we'd all be farther ahead. How many Inns blogged, emailed or did press releases about their participation in that (from which no revenue was forthcoming)? More than have extolled and broadcasted the ideals of the "Better Way to Stay" campaign, I'm pretty sure.
That said, the PAII campaign is designed as a grass-roots initiative, with little money behind it, so anything that individual innkeepers or associations can do to promote it is going to be extremely helpful. Some possible ideas like the ones you mentioned - blogs, press releases, etc. - are all mentioned in the latest Innkeeping Quarterly. If you don't get it - you don't have to be a member of PAII, just an innkeeper - call them and get on the mailing list. If you do get it, read it. Jay can't do it all alone, that's for sure, but it doesn't help if he puts info out there and we don't read it. Don't we complain when our guests don't read our stuff?
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My point exactly...would the bnb4vets thing been as big as it was without innkeepers blogging and giving interviews, sending press releases about it na encouraging each other to join in? Maybe, but maybe not. THIS program is something that can benefit EVERYONE in the industry, all the better reason for us all to put at least some effort into it.muirford said:I don't think you can really compare the potential pr interest in a program that gets a free stay for thousands of guests on a holiday made to honor the designated group of guests to a campaign that convinces potential guests to pay for staying in an unknown element (a B&B) instead of a hotel. It's apples and oranges. The PR guy did a good job and should be commended but it was an easy product to sell. Free stuff perks up the interest.
That said, the PAII campaign is designed as a grass-roots initiative, with little money behind it, so anything that individual innkeepers or associations can do to promote it is going to be extremely helpful.
I am not/was not a PAII member, and although I have heard the name of the campaign, I'm not familiar with the particulars, and so I know many many other innkeepers are not either.Joey Bloggs said:Are you a member of Paii? It is in newsletters and website and emails. http://www.innkeeping.org/suellen222 said:JB, this is the 1st I've heard of "better way to stay" - maybe it bears repeating.
That's how change happens, not as the result of one organization and it's members alone. It's certainly not going to happen by saying "aren't you a member of PAII?" or "read about it on the website".
Achieving wholesale change requires a grass-roots effort that spreads outward from the source of the idea with each member or participant taking the reins, running with it and doing what is necessary to get it in front of the public as much as possible. I have not really seen that happening, and thus my earlier statement...while it would be nice if we could count on PAII to get 'er done, even Jay can't do it all alone.
If this campaign got the kind of long-term press exposure that the bnb4vets thing got in it's short run, we'd all be farther ahead. How many Inns blogged, emailed or did press releases about their participation in that (from which no revenue was forthcoming)? More than have extolled and broadcasted the ideals of the "Better Way to Stay" campaign, I'm pretty sure. I see nothing about it on our State's B&B Association site, although they certainly have an interest in helping things along.
I'm going to do my part and post a blog article tomorrow about it! I may also email my MIG member list to encourage them to support the effort, either through PAII or on an individual basis. I may even 'like' it through facebook if I have the option.
Hell, I might even write a press release myself representing MIG members..I don't think you can really compare the potential pr interest in a program that gets a free stay for thousands of guests on a holiday made to honor the designated group of guests to a campaign that convinces potential guests to pay for staying in an unknown element (a B&B) instead of a hotel. It's apples and oranges. The PR guy did a good job and should be commended but it was an easy product to sell. Free stuff perks up the interest.wendydk said:If this campaign got the kind of long-term press exposure that the bnb4vets thing got in it's short run, we'd all be farther ahead. How many Inns blogged, emailed or did press releases about their participation in that (from which no revenue was forthcoming)? More than have extolled and broadcasted the ideals of the "Better Way to Stay" campaign, I'm pretty sure.
That said, the PAII campaign is designed as a grass-roots initiative, with little money behind it, so anything that individual innkeepers or associations can do to promote it is going to be extremely helpful. Some possible ideas like the ones you mentioned - blogs, press releases, etc. - are all mentioned in the latest Innkeeping Quarterly. If you don't get it - you don't have to be a member of PAII, just an innkeeper - call them and get on the mailing list. If you do get it, read it. Jay can't do it all alone, that's for sure, but it doesn't help if he puts info out there and we don't read it. Don't we complain when our guests don't read our stuff?
.My point exactly...would the bnb4vets thing been as big as it was without innkeepers blogging and giving interviews, sending press releases about it na encouraging each other to join in? Maybe, but maybe not. THIS program is something that can benefit EVERYONE in the industry, all the better reason for us all to put at least some effort into it.muirford said:I don't think you can really compare the potential pr interest in a program that gets a free stay for thousands of guests on a holiday made to honor the designated group of guests to a campaign that convinces potential guests to pay for staying in an unknown element (a B&B) instead of a hotel. It's apples and oranges. The PR guy did a good job and should be commended but it was an easy product to sell. Free stuff perks up the interest.
That said, the PAII campaign is designed as a grass-roots initiative, with little money behind it, so anything that individual innkeepers or associations can do to promote it is going to be extremely helpful.
Sue, perhaps you should contact Linda at L2L, I'm not exactly their favorite person these days.
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No.wendydk said:My point exactly...would the bnb4vets thing been as big as it was without innkeepers blogging and giving interviews, sending press releases about it na encouraging each other to join in? Maybe, but maybe not. THIS program is something that can benefit EVERYONE in the industry, all the better reason for us all to put at least some effort into it.muirford said:I don't think you can really compare the potential pr interest in a program that gets a free stay for thousands of guests on a holiday made to honor the designated group of guests to a campaign that convinces potential guests to pay for staying in an unknown element (a B&B) instead of a hotel. It's apples and oranges. The PR guy did a good job and should be commended but it was an easy product to sell. Free stuff perks up the interest.
That said, the PAII campaign is designed as a grass-roots initiative, with little money behind it, so anything that individual innkeepers or associations can do to promote it is going to be extremely helpful.
Sue, perhaps you should contact Linda at L2L, I'm not exactly their favorite person these days.
I am not/was not a PAII member, and although I have heard the name of the campaign, I'm not familiar with the particulars, and so I know many many other innkeepers are not either.Joey Bloggs said:Are you a member of Paii? It is in newsletters and website and emails. http://www.innkeeping.org/suellen222 said:JB, this is the 1st I've heard of "better way to stay" - maybe it bears repeating.
That's how change happens, not as the result of one organization and it's members alone. It's certainly not going to happen by saying "aren't you a member of PAII?" or "read about it on the website".
Achieving wholesale change requires a grass-roots effort that spreads outward from the source of the idea with each member or participant taking the reins, running with it and doing what is necessary to get it in front of the public as much as possible. I have not really seen that happening, and thus my earlier statement...while it would be nice if we could count on PAII to get 'er done, even Jay can't do it all alone.
If this campaign got the kind of long-term press exposure that the bnb4vets thing got in it's short run, we'd all be farther ahead. How many Inns blogged, emailed or did press releases about their participation in that (from which no revenue was forthcoming)? More than have extolled and broadcasted the ideals of the "Better Way to Stay" campaign, I'm pretty sure. I see nothing about it on our State's B&B Association site, although they certainly have an interest in helping things along.
I'm going to do my part and post a blog article tomorrow about it! I may also email my MIG member list to encourage them to support the effort, either through PAII or on an individual basis. I may even 'like' it through facebook if I have the option.
Hell, I might even write a press release myself representing MIG members..I don't think you can really compare the potential pr interest in a program that gets a free stay for thousands of guests on a holiday made to honor the designated group of guests to a campaign that convinces potential guests to pay for staying in an unknown element (a B&B) instead of a hotel. It's apples and oranges. The PR guy did a good job and should be commended but it was an easy product to sell. Free stuff perks up the interest.wendydk said:If this campaign got the kind of long-term press exposure that the bnb4vets thing got in it's short run, we'd all be farther ahead. How many Inns blogged, emailed or did press releases about their participation in that (from which no revenue was forthcoming)? More than have extolled and broadcasted the ideals of the "Better Way to Stay" campaign, I'm pretty sure.
That said, the PAII campaign is designed as a grass-roots initiative, with little money behind it, so anything that individual innkeepers or associations can do to promote it is going to be extremely helpful. Some possible ideas like the ones you mentioned - blogs, press releases, etc. - are all mentioned in the latest Innkeeping Quarterly. If you don't get it - you don't have to be a member of PAII, just an innkeeper - call them and get on the mailing list. If you do get it, read it. Jay can't do it all alone, that's for sure, but it doesn't help if he puts info out there and we don't read it. Don't we complain when our guests don't read our stuff?
.My point exactly...would the bnb4vets thing been as big as it was without innkeepers blogging and giving interviews, sending press releases about it na encouraging each other to join in? Maybe, but maybe not. THIS program is something that can benefit EVERYONE in the industry, all the better reason for us all to put at least some effort into it.muirford said:I don't think you can really compare the potential pr interest in a program that gets a free stay for thousands of guests on a holiday made to honor the designated group of guests to a campaign that convinces potential guests to pay for staying in an unknown element (a B&B) instead of a hotel. It's apples and oranges. The PR guy did a good job and should be commended but it was an easy product to sell. Free stuff perks up the interest.
That said, the PAII campaign is designed as a grass-roots initiative, with little money behind it, so anything that individual innkeepers or associations can do to promote it is going to be extremely helpful.
Sue, perhaps you should contact Linda at L2L, I'm not exactly their favorite person these days.
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Your point, maybe, but not mine. Mine is they are not really comparable promotions. So, would the bnb4vets thing have been as big without all the innkeeper input? Yes. What made the most difference in that promotion was the addition of the website devoted to it, more B&Bs joining the promotion (not just WV), the pickup of the story by the AP, and the distribution of the AP story by military organizations all across the country.wendydk said:My point exactly...would the bnb4vets thing been as big as it was without innkeepers blogging and giving interviews, sending press releases about it na encouraging each other to join in? Maybe, but maybe not.
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