Ok so you might find the next few links interesting. These are from around the web, just random snippets that I’ve picked up in my reading, but I found some very cool information in them. You might too. Here goes…
Innkeeper pours 25 years of dreams into B&B
That's what Selena Einwechter discovered after 25 years of planning to open a bed-and-breakfast. Not only did she plan and save for 25 years, … Read More…
Tuscali Mountain Inn Bed and Breakfast – Understated Elegance in …
That was pretty much our expectation when I received the assignment to review the Tuscali Mountain Inn Bed and Breakfast in Topanga. … Read More…
Phony bed and breakfast stay nets New York man real criminal charges
Matthew Darling, 36, was arrested July 16 for attempting to have Kemper Insurance Co. pay him for the stay at a bed and breakfast that does not exist, … Read More…
That’s all the news for today guys, so until next time, thanks for stopping by.
Does your bed and breakfast have a quality rating? If not have you considered the advantages to having one? Official quality assurance logos help position your business in your desired target market within today’s competitive tourism industry, whilst offering your B&B professionalism, credibility and visibility.
Quality ratings and logos help potential guests gauge an idea of what they can expect from your establishment whilst helping attract the target market that your bed and breakfast is tailored toward. It is important that your guests know what to expect from your B&B; a value rating can provide assurance to guests that their expectations will be met, especially if they are familiar with other providers whom also display the same logo.
Various schemes are available to B&B owners, many of which are recognised internationally and / or nationally. A few well known New Zealand schemes include Qualmark , GreenGlobe and the New Zealand Tourism Guide which offers weekly tourism awards to sites that meet their excellence criteria and enhance New Zealand as a travel destination.
Each scheme will have its own set of requirements, standards and processes for gaining a status. These can be useful tools to see how your business compares with industry grade standards. Once you have been assigned a grade :
- Use it in the promotion of your accommodation.
- Enquire about related special awards and competitions available through the quality assurance company you select.
- Be sure to display any accolade your B&B is awarded to compliment your marketing efforts.
Expect to be assessed on your bed and breakfast’s cleanliness, ambience, hospitality, service, food and beverages. Most commonly stars are used as an indication of quality categorised on a scale of one to five, where one generally represents simple/budget providers and five represents outstanding / luxurious providers. If your star rating is lower than what you expected, your quality assurance company can provide guidelines on what is required for a higher star rating. This is another excellent exercise in aligning your bed and breakfast with your desired target market.
Another benefit of having an officially recognised grade is that many other New Zealand and International tourism industries also display and support the same assurance assessor’s, thus their endorsement reflects positively on your bed and breakfast.
Investing in a quality rating for your B&B will attract value conscious guests, giving them an idea of your accommodations class and the level of facilities and services provided. Having an officially recognised mark such as Qualmark associated with your business shows your dedication to providing a professional and high value service.
The Number 1 Bed & Breakfast Accommodation Website is a joint venture between B&B websites of various countries to create one truly global site. 1bbweb.com is on the way to fulfilling the aim of being the best bed & breakfast site in the world. In the short time we have been accepting international listings we have achieved a membership of nearly 10.000 members from USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, as well as increasing numbers from European and Asian countries.
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