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How to Get Free Magazines for a Hotel's Lobby

Hotel guests often find themselves killing time in the lobby before they go up to their room or head out the door. Providing magazines for these people to read is something extra that could go a long way in ensuring that the guest will become a repeat customer. Though magazine subscriptions can be expensive, the magazines can be secured them for no cost at all.

Instructions

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      Visit websites that offer free subscriptions. National magazines that can be obtained from a website that offers a free subscription. Some of the more popular websites include www.startsampling.com, www.freebizmag.com, www.mercurymagazines.com and www.slickdeals.net. Simply enter the name and address of the hotel to have the magazine sent directly to the location.

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      Check the recycle bins outside the local library. Libraries discard old magazines. These magazines can be taken from the recycle bin and placed in the lobby of the hotel. Recycle bins outside of libraries are used for magazines so they are not dirty. You will be able to reach the magazines without having to climb inside the bin.

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      Join a magazine exchange program in the hotels name. Local libraries sponsor these programs. You can bring in your old magazines to the library and exchange them for other magazines that are part of the same program. There will be a special rack where customers can place their old magazines as well as take new ones. Typically, there are some current, national magazines within a program like this.

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