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Sleeping With Ghosts

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

10 Haunted Bed and Breakfasts

— September 12, 2008 — Lifestyle
Hysterical or historical, sleeping in buildings rumored to house ghosts is fun, but so is simply hanging around at stately old Bed and Breakfasts.

Here are 10 B&Bs;that can provide ghost-seekers with the opportunity to have supernatural close encounters of their own.

Most of these Bed and Breakfasts have themed events during October, especially around Halloween, with scary storytelling, special foods and uninvited guests.

Implications - Traditional establishments like Bed and Breakfasts have bee around for what seems like forever, thus, it is important to consider an emerging target market that appreciates new twists on traditional designs. Businesses can avoid having to totally create new products by tweaking traditional products that are beloved in the eyes of consumers.
Trend Themes
1. Haunted Hospitality - There is a growing trend in themed Bed and Breakfasts that cater to supernatural enthusiasts.
2. Seasonal Events - Bed and Breakfasts are capitalizing on the popularity of Halloween by offering themed events in October.
3. Nostalgic Twists - Businesses can attract new customers by putting unique twists on beloved traditional products, as seen in these haunted Bed and Breakfasts.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can create new revenue streams by offering themed Bed and Breakfasts that cater to supernatural enthusiasts.
2. Event Planning - Event planning companies can capitalize on the popularity of Halloween by partnering with Bed and Breakfasts to create themed events.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers can find new clients in Bed and Breakfast owners who want to create unique and memorable experiences for their guests.
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