Frequently Asked Questions

What do I get with my annual membership? Will my listing be available anywhere else on line? How much does membership cost? Do I have to pay for a "better listing," additional placements, etc? How can I change information in my listing? Can guests make reservations on line? How does Pamela Lanier's BBIGI compare to other print and on-line directories? How will I know if people are looking at my listing? What is the difference between a B&B, Country Inn, Guesthouse, Villa, Vacation Rental or Homestay?

What do I get with my annual membership? You will receive a listing on our award-winning www.LanierBB.com and through the www.Travelguides.com network with full description and photos, as well as a print listing in the best-selling B&B directory, The Complete Guide to Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Guesthouses International, published Annually. Will my listing be available anywhere else on line? Your information will be available on top search engines and portals such as Google, Yahoo!, AOL, MSN, HotBot, Alta Vista, Lycos, Netscape, Excite, Go, Ask and more. Recently Yahoo! Chose Pamela Lanier to be a Bed and Breakfast Advisor and BBIGI members are additionally displayed on Yahoo!. How much does membership cost? Our low annual fee is $159 (USD); including multiple links from the listing to your own web site. There is a one-time-only fee of $40 for new members. The best value from the 20+ year proven leader! Membership costs only .44 per day; $3.06 per week; $13.25 per month. Do I have to pay for a "better listing," additional placements, etc? Never! Pamela Lanier insists on a level playing field for all members. How can I change information in my listing? Our members receive a password to access their listings and make any changes that they wish, which are displayed instantly. You can also add pictures to the photo gallery, check visitor traffic, and post specials. Can guests make reservations on line? Yes! This free feature provides an on-line reservation request form right on your feature listing page that allows guests to Email a reservation request directly to you, no fees attached. Additionally we can link to your existing reservation system. How does Pamela Lanier's BBIGI compare to other print and on-line directories? We have been in business for 20+ years, known for our outstanding value and personal service. We give you double exposure both in print and online. We have the #1 selling Guidebook (over 2.5 million copies sold), and over 8,500 member inns in 132 countries so far. Our web site LanierBB.com and through the Travelguides.com network have several different ways for visitors to find your property - search by region, amenities, and geographic. We also have Top Destinations, Featured Inns, and the Inn of the Year Contest. Visitors can also look for properties within 25 and 50 miles of any city. Members have the opportunity to post specials and deals, to give you even more exposure online - FREE. How will I know if people are looking at my listing? Every listing has a complete detailed online traffic report, which you can see at any time. Current members receive a monthly traffic report. We'll also help you drive more traffic to your listing through promoting your deals, specials and events. What is the difference between a B&B, Country Inn, Guesthouse, Villa, Vacation Rental or Homestay? B&B or Bed and Breakfast: A Bed and Breakfast (often referred to as a B&B) is a type of boarding house typically operating out of a large single family residence. Guests are accommodated at night in private bedrooms and breakfast is served in the morning - either in the bedroom or, more commonly, in a dining room or the host's kitchen. Bathrooms can be private, shared or en-suite. Country Inn: Is typically a privately operated establishment. Guests are accommodated at night with often dinner and breakfast offered. Some country inns will have full service restaurants onsite usually 12 or more rooms. Guesthouse: A guest house is a private home which has been converted for the exclusive use of guest accommodation. The owner usually lives in an entirely separate area within the property and the guest house may serve as a form of lodging business, similar to a bed and breakfast. Villa: A privately owned free standing vacation home often referred to as cabañas or bungalows. Many locations are embedded in the natural surroundings and are self catered accommodations. Vacation Rental: A vacation rental is a term in the travel industry meaning renting out a furnished apartment or house on a temporary basis to tourists as an alternative to a hotel. Vacation rentals are becoming increasingly popular in Europe (especially in the UK) as well as in Canada. Often self catered. Homestay: A homestay is where you stay with families, in their homes, and experience the joy and richness of other cultures and customs different from your own. Homestays are more often located in New Zealand or Australia and personally hosted often referred to as a bed and breakfast accommodation in North America.

Top Reasons To Be A Member

Popularity: Year after year, BBIGI is one of the top rated Bed and Breakfast Directories, online and in print.

Traffic: Our award-winning web site, LanierBB.com receives over 1 million page views per month and thousands of daily visitors.

Value: Best value from the "undisputed leader in our industry." Sure there are other online directories, but no one else can offer you the best deal for your advertising dollar.

Multiple Formats: Membership includes a listing in our best selling print edition, The Complete Guide to Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and Guesthouses International (over 2.5 million copies sold!). The guide has been reviewed litereally hundreds of times in the past 25 years. The San Francisco Chronicle says, "(this) books/browser combo locates the prime lodging".

Expertise: Pamela Lanier regularly appears in major media such as CNN, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times and more.

Support: With 25 years of continuous service to the innkeeping community, we maintain our legendary member support. We're here for you with unlimited member support to help you succeed.

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