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Property Owners Survey :

We are conducting this survey for the purpose of gaining further insight into the running of a bed & breakfast. If you choose to participate then the views and opinions provided will be used for research purposes only. Please, Bed & Breakfast hosts only. Note: S/R means single response.

Please answer all questions.

Please enter the following information:

Property Name:
Contact Name:
Email:

How long have you been hosting guests? S/R

Under 1 Year.

1 to 2 Years.

More than two Years.

How many guest rooms does your B&B have? S/R

1 to 2 Guest Rooms.

3 to 4 Guest Rooms.

More than 4 Guest Rooms.

Q1:

Based on a 52-week year, what was your last year's occupancy rate? S/R

Under 15%.	41 to 47%.
16 to 21%.	48 to 55%.
22 to 27%.	56 to 65%.
28 to 35%.	66 to 75%.
36 to 40%.	More than 75%.

Q2:

How many months of trading did it take you to reach your current occupancy rate? S/R

Less than 12mths.	37 to 48mths.
12 to 18mths.	49 to 60mths.
19 to 24mths.	60mths +.
25 to 36mths.

Q3:

On average, how many people make up each booking? S/R

1 Person.

2 People.

3 to 4 People.

5 to 6 People.

Q4:

What guest market do you target? S/R

Professional couples.	Corporate.
Families.	Gay.
Singles.	Social Club Members.

Q5:

What guest market do you on average attract? S/R

Professional couples.	Corporate.
Families.	Gay.
Singles.	Social Club Members.

Q6:

What is the average duration of stay per booking? S/R

1 Nite.	5 Nites.
2 Nites.	6 Nites.
3 Nites.	More then 6 Nites.
4 Nites.

Q7:

What percentage of your bookings are mid-week? S/R

10%.	40%.
15%.	50%.
20%..	60%.
25%.	70%.
30%.	More than 70%..
35%.

Q8:

Have you noticed an increase in mid-week bookings over the last 18mths? S/R

Yes.

No.

Not sure.

Q9:

What is your average room rate per night? S/R

Less than $100.	$141 to $150.	$221 to $240.
$101 to $110.	$151 to $160.	$241 to $250.
$110 to $120.	$161 to $180.	$251 to $270.
$121 to $130.	$181 to $200.	$271 to $290.
$131 to $140.	$201 to $220.	$291 +.

Q10:

What percentage of your bookings are repeat business? S/R

10%.	40%.
15%.	50%.
20%.	60%.
25%.	70%.
30%.	More than 70%.
35%.

Q11:

Do you provide a cooked breakfast? S/R?

Yes I do.

No I don't.

Q12:

If so to Q11 - What percentage of your guests have a cooked breakfast? S/R

10%.	40%.
15%.	50%.
20%.	60%.
25%.	70%.
30%.	More than 70%.
35%.

Q13:

Do you include any personal skill e.g creative cooking lessons, in your room rate? S/R

Yes.

No.

If yes, what skill. Please name...

Q14:

What was the reason you became a B&B host?

A change of Life-style.

Made redundant at work.

Wanted to start a small business in hospitality.

Other, please name...

Q15:

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Thank you for completing the above survey. We will email you on a half yearly basis the finding of this research study. Please make sure all questions are answered before submitting.