I just finished reading a great article in the Asheville Citizen Times all about the Haywood County area in N.C. “where there are plenty of places to rest your heads.”

What a great introduction to a lot of the Inns in the Mountains around Asheville! There was even a picture of the Andon-Reid Inn owners, in Waynesville, and a description of the generous hospitality they offer.

Innkeepers have always known that they need to multi-task, but today’s tasks don’t just involve the rooms, the beds, or the décor.  Today’s hospitality is all about hi-tech connections like Wi-Fi, iPod hookups, lap-top online availability and online reservations and promotions for things to do when getting there!

Did anyone read the PAII May’s newsletter and Jay Karen’s frustration with the poor photography on so many websites of Inns?  I thought it refreshing! Your website is the first impression for your potential guests as they cruise for a place to stay. Should it be you’re very best? I think so; competition is the challenge and the reward of Innkeeping, are you ready to step up to the plate? Have some personal fun downtime and visit another Inn!

Heide