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Prospective Innkeepers

Have you been thinking of starting your own Bed and Breakfast in Texas?    

Have you searched for or already purchased that "perfect" property and wondering where you go from here? 

Have you been in business for a while, but still need help with marketing or other operations? 

If any of these scenarios sound familiar, then you are probably inundated with information from various sources, including other states, and THAT can be very confusing!   Let us help you get back on track!

The Hospitality Accommodations of Texas Association (HAT) can help you dramatically minimize your learning curve, your timeframes, AND YOUR INVESTMENT, to help you realize your dream of owning a SUCCESSFUL Bed and Breakfast!

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.  When you order this invaluable resource manual, for a nominal fee of  $75, you will receive information on the following topics:



Business Basics

  • Just What is Innkeeping?

  • National Definitions & Distinctions of B&B/Inns

  • The Inn Guest

  • Starting a Business in Texas

  • B&B Start-up

  • Business Loans from the SBA

Innkeeper Resources

  • Start-Up Books, B&B/Country Inn Seminar Opportunities

  • Innkeeping & Lodging Associations

  • Lodging Inspection & Rating Organizations

  • B&B/Country Inn Journals & Newspapers

Standards & Regulations - State & Federal

  • Government Agencies & Helpful Telephone Numbers

  • Texas Health & Safety Code...

  • "Americans with Disabilities Act" (ADA) - Excerpts

  • Sign to post Limited Liability and Room Rates in rooms

Licensing, Fees & Taxes

  • Overview of Licensing Requirements, Selecting a Business Structure

  • Employer Requirements, Withholding Taxes

  • Summary of Texas Unemployment Compensation Act

  • Preservation Tax Incentives for Historic Buildings

Understanding Insurance

  • Understanding Insurance

  • Types of Policies and Coverages

  • Life Safety Tips

  • Loss Control Guide

  • Self-Inspection Procedure

  • Customer Incident Investigation Procedure

  • Appendix of Checklists

Marketing Your Inn

  • Popular Bed & Breakfast Internet Directories

  • Popular Bed & Breakfast Print Guidebooks

  • What Goes in a Press Kit?

  • Guidelines for Direct Marketing

Products & Services - Guide to Industry Vendors

  • HAT Associate Members

  • Vendor Resources

The Hospitality Accommodations of Texas Historic Accommodations of Texas (HAT) Association Information

  • HAT Membership Opportunities

  • Membership Criteria

  • Inspection Procedures

  • Inn Review and Inspection Checklist