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Fraud Alert |
Recently a man who called himself "Mr. Mark Error" stayed at a
member's B&B. He managed to open a locked desk and stole bank
statements with signatures and blank cheques. He made cheques out to
himself and cashed them at a local bank.
For security
reasons, cheques, bank statements and any tax
information should be stored away from guest access.
The victims
also learned that a hacker may be able to access information through a
wireless network, so from now on they will do their Internet banking
on a separate network than the one their guests use. |
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I Love Inns
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BC Innkeepers has been offered a special rate from
I Love Inns. The promotion is for new members to their website.
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Receive 15 months (three free) with the yearly fee of $195.00
OR
join at the 1999 rate of $150.
These deals are not available online, so call 1-877-445-6834.
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Did you know?
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Many of our members are rated three stars or higher with Canada Select and several welcome children and pets, too.
Rest Assured staying at one of our province-wide B&Bs is a good choice! |
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TripAdvisor
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While most B.C. Innkeepers are already listed on TripAdvisor, many don't have a picture. You can post a photo at no extra cost on your free listing. |
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Hello from your Board Members
 (Left-right) Graham Laxton, Julie Griffiths, Jim Straker, Ingrid Vermegen, Bernie Driver, Ian MacPhee, and Louise Griffin.
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More Ads Needed!
Our 2009-10 brochure is in production. Please try to sell an ad to a local business that you send guests to: a favourite restaurant, coffee shop, tourist attraction, spa, gift shop, etc.
 You make a commission for each ad sold: $25 for small ads, $50 for half-page ads and $75 for a full page.
If you sold an ad in the past, contact that company now and offer them a chance to renew. If you know of a business that might like to advertise, approach them and give them the opportunity.
Our brochure is in need of better representation in these areas: Lower Mainland, Northern B.C., Whistler, Gulf Islands and East Vancouver Island. Guests like to see ads in the area they are visiting.
Use these downloads for the rates, cover letter and contract.
If you cannot contact a company you sold an ad to in the past, or need assistance, contact the brochure committee.
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New Benefit for Members
 So many questions and challenges come up in running a bed and breakfast, or any small business, but help is close at hand. The Guild has initiated a new e-mail service called Ask Us and Tell Us, where a panel of experienced innkeepers will pool their resources and do their best to answer your question.
If you have a question, Ask Us. Or if you have some advice or a hint you'd like to share, please Tell Us. We'd love to hear from you!
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Website News
Please update your B&B information and ensure it is accurate. You can check your listing on BC Innkeepers members lounge; click on "my account." If you need help or have questions, please e-mail Julie.
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 Newsletters Archived
Interested in a previous issue of INNformation and TableTalk? Just visit the members lounge where you can access back issues. |
BC Foodservice Expo
Western Canada's largest hospitality trade show is Jan. 25-26 at B.C. Place Stadium.
Registration is $10 online or $25 at the door. It's free to those who signed up for EatBC.
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Festive Night in Vancouver
 Thank you, Alison and David Bentall from Cherry Blossom, for hosting a festive night in December. It was a fun, social evening with Anita Bowes playing the piano while the other guests sang along.
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