The Business Building Package is designed to assist innkeepers
in maximizing both occupancy and profitability.
The Annual Package includes all of the following:
An
On-Site Consultation - A one-two day stay and
series of meetings.
Design
Individualized Stratigic Marketing Plan - A year-long
program that addresses: Your inn's personality and potential;
increasing occupancy and profitability; culinary arts; brochures;
web site, guidebooks; media kits; in-room folders; multiple uses
of inn; and more.
Business-Building
Assistance - Yearlong consultation and support
during all seasons and economic conditions. (periodic e-contact
and monthly phone conference)
Web
Site Assessment - Learn how well your web site
is meeting your marketing needs and how it can be used to increase
occupancy.
Media
Marketing & Media Kits - Learn how to market
your inn to the print, radio and Internet media. Ongoing resources,
support and assistance in the writing of press releases and attracting
travel writers.
Advertising –
Make the best investment of your advertising dollar.
Brochure, Rack Card, Post Card
- Assess design, target distribution, and determine resultant
value.
In-room Folders
- These should act as a sales kit for your guests - to resell
themselves on returning and to sell you to referred guests.
Mid-week Packages
- Ideas and projects that will help fill in empty spaces on your
occupancy calendar.
Return and Referral Guest Programs
– This is essential in the building of a profitable enduring
business.
Gift
Shop & Certificates – The additional
sale of gifts and certificates through innovative marketing.
Community Relations
– Programs to ensure that you are well-known throughout
the community – ideal for locally referred business.
The entire cost of this annual package is $150 to 200 per month
– payable quarterly.
For a partial list of Business
Building Clients - click
here.