Country Inn Bed And Breakfast Day

Deepthi Reddy
Dec 22, 2023 By Deepthi Reddy
Originally Published on Mar 17, 2022
Fact-checked by Pratiti Nath
Country Inn Bed And Breakfast Day is observed in October.

Where is Country Inn Bed And Breakfast Day celebrated?

People across the world observe Country Inn Bed And Breakfast Day in October. 

Who is Country Inn Bed And Breakfast Day celebrated by?

Everyone can celebrate Country Inn Bed And Breakfast Day, and it is not a religious or nation-specific day. 

When did Country Inn Bed And Breakfast Day first start?

The first Country Inn Bed And Breakfast Day was celebrated on the first Sunday of October in 2005. 

Who started Country Inn Bed And Breakfast Day?

Country Inn Bed And Breakfast Day originates long ago in the west but it remains unknown who observed it first. 

History And Timeline

Country Inn Bed And Breakfast Day celebrates the ease of finding a home away from home, so travelers do not miss home comforts while traveling to new places. On this October occasion, visit a new place with your family to learn about different cultures.

Now that we have learned about this day, let's look at some interesting history around it.

Bed And Breakfast Usage

People who used bed and breakfasts more frequently were professionals traveling from one place to another.

1800

Private Home Offerings

Private homes that offered a bed and breakfast only gave it to specific categories of people. For example, middle-class owners offered their place to miners, pioneers, or cowboys.

Before 1900

UK Bed And Breakfast

After World War II, people who had traveled to England from different parts of the world needed places to stay. Therefore, residents offered a room to travelers for one night and breakfast the next morning.

1940

US Bed And Breakfast

In America, the bed and breakfast started a little later than in the UK. In the '80s, according to the California-based Professional Association of Innkeepers International, 1000 country inn bed and breakfasts hosted a total of 1 million people.

1980

Air Bed And Breakfast

In 2008, Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk found a new venture with the idea of bed and breakfast in October 2007. On August 11, 2008, they launched their site Airbedandbreakfast.com.

2008

Traditions And Customs

Country Inn Bed And Breakfast Day is a perfect time to visit a new country or state that is rich in culture and acquire knowledge about customs old and new, while you create memories with their loved ones.

Ways To Observe Or Country Inn Bed And Breakfast Day

You can plan a family getaway by visiting new places and doing things you have never done before to celebrate the occasions in October, to celebrate Country Inn Bed And Breakfast Day, hosts organize special events to entertain visitors and provide them with authentic local food.

Facts And Stats

  • 48% of industry revenue comes from bookings of bed and breakfasts that people find on various websites.
  • 26.7% of bookings of bed and breakfasts come from online travel agencies, a crucial thing to remember while you prepare to celebrate this day.
  • 22.9% of revenue comes from direct phone bookings. So, go ring up to book an inn on this day.

What are some assumptions we need to consider while celebrating Country Inn Bed And Breakfast Day?

Many people have some funny assumptions about bed and breakfasts which are not true. For example, they are very expensive, have strange rules, have no privacy, or you have to socialize with strangers.

Why do most families like Country Inn Bed And Breakfast Day?

Families often get a good home-like feeling and get a chance to experience new cultures and cuisines.

Who developed the idea of Country Inn Bed And Breakfast Day?

It developed in the west but the creator is unknown

Who encouraged the celebration of Country Inn Bed And Breakfast Day?

It originated in the west and then was adopted worldwide as travel enthusiasts encouraged the day.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Saturday, October 03, 2020
  • Saturday, October 02, 2021
  • Saturday, October 01, 2022
  • Saturday, September 30, 2023
  • Saturday, October 05, 2024

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Written by Deepthi Reddy

Master of Business Administration

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Deepthi ReddyMaster of Business Administration

With an MBA under her belt, Deepthi has discovered her true calling in content writing. Her writing repertoire is diverse, covering travel, movies, pet care, parenting, animals and birds, and more. Her joy of learning and creating has helped her craft well-written and engaging articles. When she isn't writing, Deepthi enjoys exploring new cultures, trying different foods, and spending quality time with her two children aged 7 and 12.

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Pratiti NathBachelor of Science specializing in Microbiology, Masters of Science specializing in Biotechnology

A Master's in Biotechnology from Presidency University and a Bachelor's in Microbiology from Calcutta University. Pratiti holds expertise in writing science and healthcare articles, and their inputs and feedback help writers create insightful content. They have interests in heritage, history, and climate change issues and have written articles for various websites across multiple subjects. Their experience also includes working with eco-friendly startups and climate-related NGOs.

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