
The short answer is there is still no substitute for word of mouth from people you trust. This was confirmed by a survey conducted earlier this year by WIHP (World Independent Hotels Promotion), an international online marketing company for independent hotels. Almost 20,000 hotel guests were asked how they heard about the hotels they booked. This week’s blog post will give you the results, including the demise and rise of certain sources of travel information…
Thanksgiving is the kickoff of the holiday season; a long weekend dedicated to giving thanks through celebration of food, family, friends and, of course, travel. It’s also one of the most expensive times to travel. So we’ve decided to do our part to help alleviate some of the financial burden with a Thanksgiving Special. Here are the particulars…
The gluten-free diet has become a big deal. You know that gluten can be a major health issue when the Mayo Clinic website weighs in on the subject. It came into sharper focus for us when one of our guests wrote on a comment card, “Would love something that is gluten free at breakfast like a bread or cereal.” The fact is we have gluten-free items at breakfast, such as fresh fruit and cottage cheese. But we definitely took the hint. Here’s how we are responding to our guest’s suggestion…