Fall 2021 bnbfinder Traveler Survey

Deadline 9/20

In order to help us better understand the impact of the pandemic on the Bed and Breakfast industry & how it has affected consumer travel, we are conducting a traveler survey. We would really appreciate your help as your input is invaluable. Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey and as a small token of our thanks for your participation you will be entered into a drawing to win a $500 bnbfinder gift card.

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* 1. Have you stayed in or are you planning a future stay in a bed and breakfast or small inn?

Yes

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* 2. If you answered no to the previous question why have you not considered staying in a B&B? Select all that apply (Not required)

I prefer hotel services

I prefer hotel room amenities

I did not want to share a bathroom

The option never occurred to me

There are no B&B's where I traveled

B&B's are too expensive

B&B's are for couples

I prefer staying in home/apartment rentals (e.g. vrbo/vacation rentals)

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* 3. Rank what you feel is most important when making a travel buying decision. (1 being most important)

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* 4. Please rate the importance of each of the following online features when researching and selecting the B&B for this trip. If you did not use the feature or are unsure, please select the N/A option.

	Very Important	Important	Moderately Important	Slightly Important	Not at all important	N/A
Traveler reviews/posts on travel planning sites	Traveler reviews/posts on travel planning sites Very Important	Traveler reviews/posts on travel planning sites Important	Traveler reviews/posts on travel planning sites Moderately Important	Traveler reviews/posts on travel planning sites Slightly Important	Traveler reviews/posts on travel planning sites Not at all important	Traveler reviews/posts on travel planning sites N/A
Professional inspections	Professional inspections Very Important	Professional inspections Important	Professional inspections Moderately Important	Professional inspections Slightly Important	Professional inspections Not at all important	Professional inspections N/A
Traveler-submitted photos	Traveler-submitted photos Very Important	Traveler-submitted photos Important	Traveler-submitted photos Moderately Important	Traveler-submitted photos Slightly Important	Traveler-submitted photos Not at all important	Traveler-submitted photos N/A
Comments/posts from people on social media	Comments/posts from people on social media Very Important	Comments/posts from people on social media Important	Comments/posts from people on social media Moderately Important	Comments/posts from people on social media Slightly Important	Comments/posts from people on social media Not at all important	Comments/posts from people on social media N/A
Interactive maps that display lodging and attractions	Interactive maps that display lodging and attractions Very Important	Interactive maps that display lodging and attractions Important	Interactive maps that display lodging and attractions Moderately Important	Interactive maps that display lodging and attractions Slightly Important	Interactive maps that display lodging and attractions Not at all important	Interactive maps that display lodging and attractions N/A
Professional photos	Professional photos Very Important	Professional photos Important	Professional photos Moderately Important	Professional photos Slightly Important	Professional photos Not at all important	Professional photos N/A
Packages/Experiences	Packages/Experiences Very Important	Packages/Experiences Important	Packages/Experiences Moderately Important	Packages/Experiences Slightly Important	Packages/Experiences Not at all important	Packages/Experiences N/A
Video	Video Very Important	Video Important	Video Moderately Important	Video Slightly Important	Video Not at all important	Video N/A
Mobile App	Mobile App Very Important	Mobile App Important	Mobile App Moderately Important	Mobile App Slightly Important	Mobile App Not at all important	Mobile App N/A
Ability to save/share my favorite properties	Ability to save/share my favorite properties Very Important	Ability to save/share my favorite properties Important	Ability to save/share my favorite properties Moderately Important	Ability to save/share my favorite properties Slightly Important	Ability to save/share my favorite properties Not at all important	Ability to save/share my favorite properties N/A

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* 5. How likely are you to consider staying in a B&B for a future leisure trip?

Highly likely

Most likely

Moderately likely

Slightly likely

Not at all likely

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* 6. If you've canceled some of your future travel plans, when was your travel booked for?

Bookings scheduled 0 - 14 days from today

Bookings scheduled 15 - 30 days from today

Bookings scheduled 31-60 days from today

Bookings scheduled 61 - 90 days from today

Bookings scheduled greater than 91 days from today

I don't have any travels plans scheduled in 2021

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* 7. Of your leisure trips in the next 12 months, will most be short (two to three days), medium (four to six days) or longer?

Long weekends/quick getaways (3 nights or less)

Short trips/vacations (4-6 nights)

Long vacations (7-13 nights)

Extended stays (14+ nights)

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* 8. How many leisure trips/vacations are you planning for the next 12 months?

None

1 to 2 trips

3 to 4 trips

5 trips or greater

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* 9. If you booked travel for Fall 2021 were you able to find the lodging you were looking for?

Yes we found exactly what we were looking for

We found a place to stay but it wasn't our first choice

We had to change our destination because there was no availability where we were looking

We decided not to travel this summer because there wasn't availability where we wanted to stay

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* 10. When you book your next vacation, what months do you plan to travel? (Select all that apply)

September, October, November 2021

December 2021, January 2022, February 2022

March 2022, April 2022, May 2022

Sometime May 2022 or later

I don't yet feel comfortable booking future vacations.

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* 11. Given the current Coronavirus situation, what is most important when booking lodging? (Select all that apply)

In-Room(s) Climate control

In-Room Breakfast

Hand sanitizer available

Regularly sanitized public areas

Sanitized linens

Face masks required for staff in public areas

Face masks required for guests in public areas

Regular temperature checks for staff

Contactless Check In/Check Out

24-hour minimum vacancy between guests

Occupancy limited

To-go breakfast available

Breakfast in room

Flexible cancellation policy

Owners and staff vaccinated

Vaccine requirement for all guests

Other (please specify)

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* 12. What are the most important amenities when making a travel buying decision. (check all that apply)

Free Wi-fi

Pet Friendly

Free Cancellation

On-site Spa Services

Free Parking

Electric Car Charging Stations

Family Friendly

Romantic

Adults Only

In-room coffee/tea service

Accepts bnbfinder Gift Cards

On-site Pool

On-Site Hot Tub

Convenient location

Luxury accomodations

Disability access

Lowest price

Daily room cleaning

TV in room

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* 13. With an increase in covid cases due to the delta variant and a large variation in policies across the country, how likely are you to travel?

It will not affect any of my plans

Extremely likely.

Likely, I still feel safe

I’m not sure.

Not very likely, I am nervous about the increase in cases

Not likely – I don’t plan to travel.

It depends upon my health and my economic situation.

Other (please specify)

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* 14. When are you going to start booking/planning your next vacation?

I already have.

Within the next 30 days.

Within the next 31-60 days.

Within the next 61 to 90 days.

Sometime after the next 90 days.

I'm not planning to book any vacations right now.

I am unsure.

Other (please specify)

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* 15. When booking travel how many websites do you visit before making a decision?

Only 1 website

2-4 websites

More than 4 websites

Other (please specify)

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* 16. What modes of transportation do you plan to use to travel? (Select all that apply)

Airplane

Car

Bus

Train

Other (please specify)

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* 17. If you have traveled in the past 4 months how safe did you feel while traveling?

Extremely safe! I can't wait to travel again!

Moderately safe but am still ready to travel before the end of the year.

Not very safe.

Other (please specify)

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* 18. If you have traveled in the last 4 months what would you like to share about your experience that you feel could help other travelers or inns that are hosting guests?

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* 19. If you are planning to travel in the future what occasions are you traveling for? (Select all that apply)

Business

Leisure

"Bleisure" - Both Business and Leisure

My Wedding

A Friend/Families Wedding

Honeymoon

Festival (Arts, Music, etc)

To visit family

I am not planning future travel

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* 20. For your future travel plans how far will you be traveling?

Close to home (within 50 miles of home)

A one-tank getaway (within 150 miles of home)

More than 150 miles from home

International

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* 21. What is the total amount you're planning to spend on travel components (including airline tickets, accommodation, car rentals, cruises, railway tickets for travel over 75 miles) for your leisure trips in the next 12 months?

Less than $1,000

$1,000-$1,999

$2,000-$2,999

$3,000-$3,999

$4,000-$5,999

$6,000+

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* 22. For future travel where are more likely to book your stay? (Select all that apply)

Hotel

Campground/Tent Camping/Cabin

Inn/B&B

Vacation Rental

Hostel or Motel

With Family/Friends

RV/Camper

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* 23. How many leisure trips did you take in Q2 2021 (Apr - Jun) compared to 2020?

More leisure trips than last year.

The same number of leisure trips as last year.

Fewer leisure trips than last year.

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* 24. Please rank below your top travel sites in order of importance (1 being most important):

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* 25. What do you like about your favorite travel sites?

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* 26. Are you expecting your job to be impacted by the increase in Covid cases?

Yes it already has been.

Yes but it hasn't been affected yet.

No I do not expect it to be impacted.

I am not sure how this will affect my job.

No I am retired.

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* 27. Are you, or is anyone you know, planning a wedding for 2021/2022?

Yes

We did but it is postponed

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* 28. What type of wedding is planned?

Micro-wedding

Elopement

Family/Friends Wedding (50 people or more)

Other (please specify)

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* 29. Please share any additional feedback that you feel would be helpful for the B&B industry and Innkeepers as well as bnbfinder.

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* 30. Enter your contact information to be entered into a drawing for a $500 bnbfinder Gift Card.

Name

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Email Address

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* 31. What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 32. What is your gender?

Female

Male

Other (specify)

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* 33. What is your total household income?

Less than $20,000

$20,000 to $34,999

$35,000 to $49,999

$50,000 to $74,999

$75,000 to $99,999

$100,000 to $149,999

$150,000 or More

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* 34. What is the highest level of school you have completed or the highest degree you have received?

Less than high school degree

High school degree or equivalent (e.g., GED)

Some college but no degree

Associate degree

Bachelor degree

Graduate degree