"Promotion is your single most important job"

The success of your business rests entirely on how you promote it. Along with a concerted advertising campaign, you can fill empty rooms by offering a variety of classes, tours, and seminars which will appeal to various interest groups. Then, use the Special Packages page of your 1000inns.com listing to advertise your events for free.

Number 1: Offer your property for group use.
Do you have a room large enough for a small group to gather? If so, you could increase your revenue by allowing local groups to rent it. Perhaps the local canoe club, investment club, or hiking club would be interested. Word of mouth is a powerful advertiser, and group members may recommend your property to friends and relatives.

Number 2: Cookery Classes.
There is an endless interest in food and its preparation. That's why we offer free recipe inclusions to innkeepers who advertise with us. The same desire for culinary knowledge could bring clients to your door. Perhaps a local restaurant could work in harmony with you. They provide the chef, you provide the accommodation.

Number 3: Wine Tour.
Do you live near wine country? If so, you have a wonderful attraction which could draw people from across the continent to your property. Most vineyards offer tours as a way to increase their business. Promoting the annual wine festival is a great way to fill your rooms in the fall.

Number 4: Murder Mystery - Who Dunnit Weekends
People are always looking for something different. A weekend murder mystery could become a regular event at your property. It's fun, easy to operate, and can provide business at quiet times of the year.

Number 5: Art Classes
In combination with a local artist, you could offer weekend, or week long courses. Satisfied clients may return several times a year, to increase their skills, and meet with fellow artists.

Number 6: Quilting Seminars
Quilting is a passion for many women. We know of a lady who visits the same B&B twice a year for a week - for the sole purpose of quilting. Although the B&B is in a remote part of the Rocky Mountains, it is filled to capacity during those off-season weeks.

Number 7: Bird Watching
This is allegedly more popular than fishing. If you are on a migratory route, near wetlands, or the coast, this could be a major attraction for your business. Invite a local ornithologist to give seminars, slide shows, and to guide birders to nearby areas.

Number 8: Photography Courses
Every picture is worth a thousand words, or, for savvy innkeepers, hundreds of dollars. Advertise for a local photographer to help run a course. Promote the course for free on your 1000inns.com Specials page.

Number 9: Craft Courses
Seniors in particular love crafts - everything from embroidery to flower arranging. Ask for volunteers at your local seniors center, or advertise locally for people willing to teach their skills to others.

Number 10: Sports
Interest in sports of every kind is phenomenal. Golf, Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Scuba Diving, you name it. Depending on your location, there should be numerous opportunities for sport related tours and events.

The options are endless!
Think creatively, and you'll get business. Many west coast locations are becoming popular for winter storm watching. Lakes in the Rocky Mountains are now attracting scuba divers. Properties in the far north are attracting winter clients to view the Northern Lights. Think outside the "box" - and do it before your competitors.

We can promote your events for FREE!
Purchase any Package (excluding package 6), and your listing will include a Specials page. This is the place to offer deals, courses, seminars, etc. You can change the information on this page up to 4 times a year, at NO CHARGE.

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