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It is Time to Begin your Dream Job: Innkeeper

​Upcoming Conferences


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Coming in 2021: 6-Week Virtual Marketing Boot Camp for Aspiring and New Innkeepers
From Acorn Internet Services, Inc:
We have seen more inns and bed and breakfasts change hands in 2020 than in any prior year. With so many new innkeepers joining the industry, quality Aspiring and New Innkeeper Marketing training has become imperative.
Click here to register for this 6-Week Virtual Marketing Boot Camp.

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Join the California Association of Boutique & Breakfast Inns for the InnSpire Conference & Marketplace. We're heading to San Diego January 24-26, 2021 for the west coast's premier B&B and boutique inn industry event. Join innkeepers from around California and neighboring states for three days of education, networking and fun. Shop our award-winning marketplace and meet the industry's leading suppliers. There's something for everyone at InnSpire, so bring your staff and make the most of this annual event.

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​The Association of Lodging Professionals is hosting a virtual conference and marketplace from February 20 to February 23, 2021.  This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring innkeepers to delve into innkeeping topics from the comfort of home.  Click here to register:
www.paii.com/ALP-Industry-Events

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​You may also consider attending the Keystone Innkeepers Assembly, sponsored by the the Pennsylvania Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns. Each year at the Annual Educational Conference, a day is dedicated to Aspiring Innkeepers who are interested in learning the "ins and outs" of buying and starting a bed and breakfast. 
 
An Aspiring Innkeeper Seminar will be a part of the 2021 Conference. Registration will be available in August 2021.


Getting Started

There are many ways to embark on your innkeeping career. You may have discovered helpful online resources. Some areas offer classes through a local community college about owning and operating a B&B. Some companies sole purpose is to instruct aspiring innkeepers and help match them to B&B's that are for sale. You can approach your search in many different ways and be successful.  I have met an innkeeper who did none of these things and never even stayed at a B&B prior to purchasing one.

Keep in mind that most bed & breakfast owners are planning to include training as part of the agreement of sale. This could be up to a week (possibly longer) of hands-on training to prepare you for taking over the business after closing. They will introduce you to their vendors, review the mechanical maintenance of the property and explain the day to day actives. This training can be catered to your interests.
Learn More About ALP Here
Join PAbbi Here
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Market Data on Inns for Sale from Innshopper.com


BedandBreakfast.com features a few helpful articles for aspiring innkeepers: ​http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/info/innkeepers/aspiring-innkeepers



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Lisa Naples, REALTOR®
150 North Pointe Blvd.
Lancaster, PA 17601

717-560-9100 office
717-333-5151 mobile
lnaples@homesale.com
​www.athomeinlancaster.com
  • Welcome
  • For Sale
  • Why Buy in Lancaster County?
  • Aspiring Innkeeper Tips
  • INN-Sights
  • Event Hosting
  • Contact & Request a Tour
  • The Churchtown Inn Bed & Breakfast