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YOU WANT TO BE AN INNKEEPER!!!

If you’ve always wanted to own a bed & breakfast or other lodging property in Texas, you’ve come to the right place to get started!

Here are some of the exciting resources offered by the Hospitality Accommodations of Texas (HAT) organization, to you, as a newcomer to one of the top five envied professions in America!

• Innkeeping in Texas, the Innkeeper’s Resource Manual specific to TEXAS operations, has recently been revised to include the most up-to-date information on the basics and ongoing operations of Innkeeping in Texas.

• Maybe you already HAVE your property, however, you are knee-deep in renovations, codes, and helpful hints from naysayers who think you’ve lost your mind! STOP! Do not make one more costly mistake! Why not let our seasoned innkeepers in the Hospitality Accommodations of Texas (HAT) organization assist you with some of those decisions and reduce your learning curve.

• Membership Opportunities: HAT has recently introduced a BASIC Membership in addition to our well-established Full Membership opportunities.

• HAT is now offering an Inns for Sale Section on this Web site to make it easier for you to locate the Inn of Your Dreams! Hospitality Accommodations of Texas (HAT) properties are among the finest in Texas, inspected and approved by our professional inspection team

• Mentor Program: Many of our dedicated innkeepers who love this profession volunteer their time to mentor newcomers to help them avoid the pitfalls so many of us experienced when entering the profession!

For information about upcoming workshops, region meetings, conventions, and other important news, visit the Hospitality Accommodations of Texas (HAT) Web site often, e-mail HAT's corporate office at info@hat.org , or call 1-800-HAT-0368.

Mark your calendar NOW for the 2007 HAT Convention and Tradeshow to be held on August 26, 27, & 28, location to be determined.