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Happy First Day of Spring!
AIRBNB LOSES A MAJOR FIGHT
This March update from AHLA shares an important development regarding a legal challenge by Airbnb and HomeAway: According to
Bloomberg News, Airbnb has lost "a major fight" in its legal battle to reverse the Santa Monica short-term rental decision passed last year. This decision will set an important precedent around the country as municipalities who have already passed short-term rental ordinances are facing threats of a lawsuit by Airbnb.
According to Bloomberg:
"Airbnb Inc. and Expedia Group Inc.'s HomeAway failed to persuade a U.S. court of appeals to strike down a Santa Monica law that makes the companies liable for illicit rentals in the Southern California beach city. The ruling Wednesday by a panel of Ninth Circuit judges is a setback for the home-sharing platforms in their effort to avoid regulation by cities that blame the rapid proliferation of short-term rentals for a shortage of affordable housing and a disintegration of residential communities."
As you know, Santa Monica was one of the first cities to hold the platforms accountable for fostering illegal activity on their site to the detriment of the community and housing affordability. Efforts to regulate the platform were spearheaded by Lynn Mohrfeld at the California Hotel & Lodging Association, along with AHLA and a broad-based coalition of groups, including labor and affordable housing groups and neighborhood activists. In the coming days, we'll be sharing the details of the ruling with our partners - and city officials -- in markets around the country to ensure the implications of this decision reach far and wide.
PAII is very appreciative of this work done on behalf of the lodging industry that is 'playing by the rules'!
NOW, THAT'S A MARKETING BUDGET!
Two weeks ago, Booking.com launched a new brand marketing campaign in the United States, designed to showcase the site's breadth of choices and to encourage consumers to come directly to the site. Hmmm - not exactly the brand of "BOOK DIRECT" that the B&B/Innkeeping industry is promoting thru the "Join the Movement" campaign!
Booking Holdings spent
$509 million on brand marketing in 2018 - up from $435 million in 2017 - and direct bookings (their version) now account for more than 50% of booked room nights on Booking.com. (from PhocusWire update 3-4-19)
ASPIRING INNKEEPER RESOURCES
A few weeks ago we announced a new section of paii.org which lists an abundance of
resources for future innkeepers, as they investigate the innkeeping industry and develop their business plan. We just added the "Articles for Aspiring Innkeepers" booklet from Rick Newman, founder, Commercial Capital Network. Rick specializes in financing properties, AKA the inn of your dreams! Using Retirement Assets to Purchase a B&B/Inn, Viable versus Lifestyle Inns, Prequalification, FAQs and more, are some of the topics thoroughly explored in this booklet. And, we should also note, we'll be posting this booklet on the public access page of paii.org titled Buying or Selling an Inn? Thank you, Rick!
AMERICA'S #1 TRAVEL RADIO SHOW, RMWORLDTRAVEL
I was invited to be interviewed for a 5-minute segment by Host Rudy Maxa, and talk about where do B&B/Inns fit in the plethora of lodging options, from the Marriotts to the Airbnbs. Those minutes FLEW by, and listeners (hopefully) now know that B&Bs invented the 'share economy' and specialize in being a personal concierge. I explained the difference between unregulated short-term-rentals, and lodging that abides by the regulations. And, finally, where to find the perfect B&B, and what questions to ask!
Have a listen (
9 March 2019-
RMWT1910
Hour 1
Seg 3 - Kris Ulmer shares thoughts on the advantages of cozy inns and B&B's when you travel The interview starts at 24:17)
BOOK DIRECT - JOIN THE MOVEMENT
It's like watching a duck glide on the lake - you don't see much movement, but there's plenty of action below the surface! Our industry's Book Direct Movement steering group has met, and will be meeting (electronically) with Team Leaders the first week in April, or before if schedules permit. As the Team Leader for Association Organization Team, look for a note from me that defines our task - which is primarily communicating the Book Direct message to Associations and assisting them to move that message along to innkeepers, the media, guests and the public.
BOOK DIRECT BUTTONS & CARDS
Order your Association / Regional Group supply of buttons & cards right on the BookDirect.education website, using the Resources tab, and the Promotional Resources topic.
And now, from tech tips to marketing tips, to salads, to an ICE CREAM named BED AND BREAKFAST ... enjoy this issue of News You Can Use!
til next time -
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Featured Vendor Spotlight
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Upcoming Mini-Webinars Open to ALL!
Monday, April 1, 2:00 PM
What's New at Tripadvisor
As the lead product developer for TripAdvisor's accommodation providers, Jeff will give PAII members an update on the company's product solution set and 2019 roadmap, inclusive of:
-The new consumer-facing TripAdvisor experience launched in late 2018
-Business Advantage
-Sponsored Placements
And other tools for operators like management center enhancements, connectivity options and more. Jeff will provide an overview of products that will benefit accommodation providers and provide opportunity for Q-n-A?
Feel free to begin submitting questions now that you'd like for Jeff to address on behalf of TripAdvisor by emailing us at
[email protected].
Presented by Jeff Arena, Sr. Director of B2B Product, Hotels, TripAdvisor
Register at
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1995201684795917314
Monday, April 15, 2019 2:00-2:30 PM EST Mini-Webinar
Email Marketing: How to Set up a Template in Mail Chimp
Learn how to set up and edit templates in Mail Chimp and we will be able to go over any addition questions you might have about the platform.
Presenter PAII Staff
Monday, May 13, 2019 2:00-2:30 PM EST Mini-Webinar
Email Marketing: How to Set up a Template in Vertical Response
Learn how to set up and edit templates in Vertical Response and we will be able to go over any addition questions you might have about the platform.
Presenter PAII Staff
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Upcoming SCORE Webinars of Interest (Free)
Thu, Mar 21, 2019 1:00 PM EDT
Pictures Speak Louder Than Words: Visual Content Strategies for Small Businesses
People retain only 10% of information they hear or read. But include a relevant image with that same information, and they'll remember 65% - even 3 days later.
Bryan Caplan, a national speaker for "Grow with Google" and award-winning digital marketing specialist, unveils how to engage your leads and prospects with quality visual content.
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Tech Tip of the Week: Use Quotation Marks to Narrow Your Search: If you're searching for something in Google but getting bogged down with irrelevant results, consider wrapping your query in quotes. By doing so, Google will only show results that exactly match whatever you might have in quotes. It often makes it easier to find what you're looking for.
Marketing Tip of the Week: Don't forget to add your social media links to your email signature, adding icons is not necessarily recommended as many people have their email set to block images automatically and links may not render. Bonus tip, add any recent blog post links to your email for additional exposure.
News You Can Use:
A Guide to Showcasing Your Property as a Wedding Venue
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25+ Google Tips and Tricks to Help Increase Your Productivity
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Food News:
The Best Salad Spinners for Drying Greens and Prepping Herbs
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Check it out! A new ice cream named Bed and Breakfast!
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Other Articles of Interest:
Keep tech support strangers out of your computer
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Association Article/Point of Interest:
What True Learning Is at Participant-Centered Conferences
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Social Media and SEO Changes innkeepers need to know:
How to Submit Websites & Pages to Search Engines: A Simple Guide
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Google Search Console Makes 'Inspect URL' Tool More Useful
Read More...
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We have over 300 recorded webinars available for viewing and listening in anytime for members in the webinar archives.
Wednesday, March 27, 2019, 2:00 PM EST
Instagram for Bed and Breakfasts
We will be reviewing Instagram best practices, reviewing and discussing hashtags, analytics, advertising and a short cut if you prefer to post photos from a desktop or laptop instead of your phone.
Presenter PAII Staff
Register at:
Wednesday, April 3, 2019 2:00 PM EST
How to Pitch to Journalists
Does your inn need more media exposure? Learn ways to pitch journalists interesting ideas about your bed and breakfast. Nicolette Johnston, Publisher at Colette Publications (Bed & Breakfast Magazine and Chateaux & Castles Quarterly) will highlight ideas for creative content, share the craft of a traditional query pitch, as well as a modern approach to gaining a journalist and influencer's attention.
Presenter Nicolette Johnston Colette Publications https://www.colettepublications.com/
Register at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1177870920390681090
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 2:00 PM EST
Ready to Buy/Sell an Inn or Just Thinking about it?
Getting ready to buy your first inn, considering another location, or helping a loved one buy a home? Learn about funding considerations for your new property including using cash, different mortgage types, and investing. Mia Rella will explain your options and strategies in plain language, with real-life examples. Bring your questions to our Q&A after the live webcast or contact Mia directly for more situation-specific information.
Presenter Mia Rella, Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch NMLS ID: 1691988
Register at
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8052672924679182337
Wednesday, April 17, 2019 2:00 PM EST
Facebook Page Review & Tips
Have your B&Bs Facebook business page reviewed for content and suggestions (5+ minutes per inn, longer if we have less volunteers). Have any Facebook questions you need help with? Come and ask! Learn how to schedule posts (if you don't know how) and learn some tips and tricks to aggregate content within Facebook itself.
Presenter Heather Turner, Forfeng Designs https://forfengdesigns.com/
Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6482813313454878723
Wednesday, May 1, 2019 2:00 EST
Pop Up Weddings
Pop Up Weddings can be wildly different depending on the Vendor, but one thing they have in common is that the goal is to make the wedding less expensive and more stress-free for the couples involved. In this webinar we'll explore what a Pop Up wedding is, plus how and when Innkeepers should offer this wedding option.
Wednesday, May 8, 2019, 2:00 PM EST
Is Your Blog Hurting or Helping?
Blogging is a great way to create fresh content for your site and build your site's presence and authority with Google. However, if your blog becomes heavy with the "dead weight" of old and unread posts, it can actually do more harm than good. Participants will need to provide their blog's Google Analytics data so that we can let you know if your blog is hurting or helping your internet presence.
Presenter, Lisa Kolb, Acorn Internet https://acorn-is.com/
Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6924731224343927041
Wednesday, May 22, 2019, 2:00 PM EST
ADA Website Accessibility, Stories from Innkeepers
Registration coming soon
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 2:00 PM EST
How to Create a Chatbot for your Website or Facebook page
We will go over the many free (and some paid) options of creating a chatbot for your business including what kinds of questions are most asked of a B&B, and also how to beta test it after it's gone live.
Presenter PAII Staff
Register at
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4246373677210735106
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 2:00 PM EST
Content Creation for Your Inn
Content creation and social media posting can be overwhelming. Learn ways to think creatively about developing content, get organized with your content, and create a content calendar that best fits your schedule. Nicolette Johnston, publisher of Bed & Breakfast Magazine, will provide ideas on how you can beat writer's block and develop better content with time-saving tips to self-promote your inn.
Do You Have a Topic you would like PAII to cover?
Are you an innkeeper or vendor with information that other innkeepers would find educational and relevant? We are always looking for presenters for our ongoing webinar series! Please send us an email with your topic and availability.
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