FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 2, 2009
Contact: Dan or Karen Berry, 865-430-9211
DAN AND KAREN BERRY OF LAUREL SPRINGS LODGE BED AND BREAKFAST CHOS
EN AS INNKEEPER OF THE YEAR IN THE BEST OF BEDANDBREAKFAST.COM AWARDS
Gatlinburg, TN, Dan and Karen Berry of Laurel Springs Lodge in Gatlinburg TN were selected as an Innkeeper of the Year in the United States in the annual Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards, 2009-2010. The Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards are based upon a qualitative and quantitative review of the nearly 50,000 independent reviews submitted to BedandBreakfast.com, the leading online B&B directory and reservation network worldwide.
“BedandBreakfast.com surveys show that independent reviews are the most important factor when choosing a B&B. In fact, according to BedandBreakfast.com’s most recent survey, 96% of consumers consider reviews to be somewhere between important and essential when selecting a place to stay, and 12% will not make a reservation at a property without them. We’re delighted that inngoers concur that Laurel Springs Lodge Bed and Breakfast is deserving of its accolades from travelers,” explained BedandBreakfast.com’s Sandy Soule, one of the most highly recognized authors and a spokeswoman for the B&B industry. ”Clearly, Dan and Karen earned stellar reviews from inngoers for their quality accommodations, breakfasts, amenities, and wonderful hospitality and service,” commented Soule.
“It’s a true honor to be chosen for a Best of BedandBreakfast.com award, and we thank our guests for the positive reviews that resulted in this award, stated Dan Berry innkeeper. “It is gratifying that our guests took the time to share their comments about our hospitality, accommodations, breakfasts and attention to the details which set Laurel Springs Lodge apart,” commented Berry. Here’s an excerpt from one of our reviews: ”This is one of the best Bed and Breakfast’s we have experienced. Dan and Karen went out of their way to make sure our stay was perfect and that all of our needs were met. Everything from the room to the terrific breakfast, we enjoyed every minute of it”.
About the Laurel Springs Lodge Bed and Breakfast: Enjoy the “Quaint, Quiet, Old World” Smoky Mountain ambiance in our 1930′s totally renovated historic Smoky Mountain Lodge. Laurel Springs Lodge is the #1 rated Bed and Breakfast in Gatlinburg, located two blocks off the Parkway and only 3 miles from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, free onsite parking and an easy walk to the nearest Trolley stop or downtown activities. Contact us at 888-430-9211, email us at relax@laurelspringslodge.com or visit our website at www.laurelspringslodge.com
