Released on = August 16, 2006, 8:39 am

Press Release Author = Chris Parkin

Industry = Food & Beverage

Press Release Summary = North Yorkshire B&B Owner is using the power of the internet
to unite the independents in the Tourism Industry to voice their concerns about the
proposed Bed Tax on http://www.bandbowner.com/public/33

Press Release Body = As Sir Michael Lyons nears the end of his Inquiry into Local
Government Finance, the Tourism Industry now faces the realpossiblility of
introduction of the latest stealth tax, known as the Bed Tax.

B&B Owner Chris Parkin, of Helmsley North Yorkshire, is using the power of the
internet to unite the independents to voice their concerns while they still can
before Sir Michaels\' Final Report is published at the end of this year.

\"There can be no doubt, the introduction of a Bed Tax will be crippling for the
smaller independents in the accomodation market. And the fallout will be felt
throughout the wider
tourism industry\" Says Chris who has already had strong feedback from his on-line
survey.

\"So far it is unanimous, 92% of owners and operators are opposed to the introduction
of the Bed Tax \" he confirms.

Chris has now set up a web-page which asks for comments and feedback which he will
deliver to Sir Michael, on his B&B website, dedicated to independent accomodation
providers: www.bandbowner.com/public/330.cfm.

\"I have already had a lot of feedback from the industry which I will take this with
me when I meet Sir Michael during a consultation meeting on Friday 18th August\"

Chris will continue to post the comments and feedback he gets on his web-site as
this shows the deep concerns of the small business owners in this industry and will
ask Sir Michael to visit the site before he concludes his Inquiry.

\"There is still time for the hospitality industry to inform and influence this
Inquiry and I hope my site will give a focal point and be a voice for independent
accomodation providers\"

Chris sums up: \"We really need to unite if we are going to be heard, SO I invite
every UK accomodation provider to use my form at www.bandbowner.com/public/330.cfm.
to help prevent the introduction of the Bed Tax.

Chris Parkin has 30 years experience in the hospitality sector, he owns and runs The
Carlton Lodge in Helmsley, an eight room Bed and Breakfast business. He set up
www.Bandbowner.com (B&B Owner.com) which is now recognised as the leading online
support service for smaller accommodation providers in the UK. Acting as a voice for
the industry it keeps its Members within the law and provides advice on all aspects
of operating a serviced accommodation business. From marketing and red tape to new
legislation and publicity and PR. Bandbowner.com also features a comprehensive
downloadable library of software and templates specifically for B&B\'s, Guesthouses
and small Hotels.He also runs a consultancy business for B&B Owners.


Web Site = http://www.bandbowner.com/public/33

Contact Details = B & B Owner.Com
53 Bondgate
Helmsley
York
YO62 5EY

Phone: 01439 770557
Fax: 01439 770623