Nov. 13-14, 2011 in NYC!
Javits Center: Before you leave for the Javit's Center, be sure to Click here to get directions by car or public transportation.
B&B Fair Schedule!
Dates and times of these fun, educational events are tentative as we are working to ensure you have the best experience at the Bed and Breakfast Fair for Fun and Profit. Be sure to read the whole agenda and submit you special challenge items to us. Please note that we will be in room 1C04 again, we look forward to seeing you in New York City!
- Pamela and Marie Lanier -
Consider the best of New York city in a Broadway Show. Here's what's available on Saturday November 13th
- Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre, 8PM.
- Phantom of the Opera at the Majestic Theatre, 8PM.
- Mamma Mia! at the Winter Garden Theatre, 8PM.
- Chicago -The Musical at the Ambassador Theatre, 8PM
- See what else is playing in New York Theatres here
- 10:30 AM-
11:30 AM
Don’t miss Pamela Lanier’s Keynote session at the Bed and Breakfast Fair. Pamela will be presenting the Top Five Trends To Add To Your Bottom Line, learn the best practices to increase business and help your bottom line.
- 11:30 AM -
12:00 PM
Breakfast Photo Challenge
Pictures of your best breakfast course will be judged by your peer innkeepers for a chance to win a Grand Prize. Start submitting your images today by emailing them to Nicole@TravelGuides.com. Don’t be shy, all pictures are appreciated… we will learn from every one of them. Feel free to use a regular, digital camera.
- 1:00 PM -
2:00 PM
Join Marie Lanier, Katrina Daniels and Patsy Oertli as they teach you some of the most important steps to buy or sell an inn, including all new member benefits at BBIGI that’ support you in marketing your inn for sale.
- 1:00 PM -
2:30 PM
(IHM&RS)
converting online interaction into taking trips.
- 2:15 PM -
3:15 PM
Stanley Selengut is well known for the growth of Maho Bay Camps, Inc. With smaller properties that are personally managed, it’s important to create quality environment that any B&B guest would like to return to again and again. Learn how to make develop a profile and property personality that will bring guests back again and again.
- 3:30 PM -
4:30 PM
Learn what may matter the most to your customer, you may be surprised. Marie Lanier will present to you the most requested services from B&B guests.
- 5:30 PM -
7:30 PM
at the Design Within Reach Studio on West 14th Street with Pamela and Marie Lanier. Celebrate the first evening of the Bed and Breakfast Fair amidst gorgeous classic modern furniture pieces, unique design accessories and great company.
- 10:30 AM -
11:30 AM
Peggy Mosley be presenting to you a plan and action steps to ensure that your B&B is PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliant, keeping your guests and your business protected.
- 11:30 AM -
12:00 PM
Innkeeper Special Challenge
Create your best package to offer at your inn and send it to us for the chance to win a grand prize. Finalists will have their special/package voted on by fellow innkeepers at the B&B Fair for a Grand Prize. Start sending your best packages to Nicole@TravelGuides.com to be considered.
- 1:00 PM -
2:00 PM
Presented by 1800Mattress.com and the Bed and Breakfast Collection Mattress. At this fun and informative session, innkeepers can enter to win a free Queen Bed and Breakfast Collection™ Mattress set (a $1099 value!). *The winner is responsible for shipping from the Javit’s center.
- 2:15 PM -
3:15 PM
Join Marie Lanier as she shares with you the easy ins and outs of Social Media Marketing for your B&B.
- 3:30 PM -
4:30 PM
Pamela Lanier, well known for 27 years of passionate marketing, will guide you to making sure you will succeed in marketing while incorporating your passions. Be sure to join this fun filled session.
- 6:00 PM
- 10:00 AM -
4:00 PM
We will see you there!!
Lanier Publishing partners with the IH/M&RS, the lodging industry event,
on behalf of innkeepers worldwide