Innkeepers are mostly independent.
This technology-aided mass marketing approach has given these small players an opportunity to more effectively compete against large hotel chains, especially with their target demographic. Al Standish, innkeeper at The Carriage Inn in Charles Town, W. Va., said his inn's joint marketing efforts have continued to bring him business. But many first-time guests find us at other sites such as First Traveler's Choice or B and B Online. Inns near large metropolitan areas will continue to post high bookings for weekend getaways and mini-vacations. Inns which are close to recreational facilities will do well in season.