A special word about PAII VII 2002: We are really looking forward to greeting you all at the PAII Conference in Chicago, so please be sure to visit the BedandBreakfast.com booth at the trade show.

If you are not sure about attending PAII VII, consider these comments from Carol Edmondson, of the Captain Freeman Inn, Brewster, MA:

"First, you will learn so much by talking to literally hundreds of successful innkeepers at meals, over cocktails, in the rest room, hallways, parties, and elsewhere. We make a list of things we want to discuss and we work at it all week long. We try to eat with different people every meal to see old friends and make new contacts. Second, the trade show is a huge opportunity to meet with the vendors and make major purchases. We have purchased all our amenities, towels, pillows, mattresses, whirlpool tubs, software, coffee pots, etc. at PAII conferences. Finally, the educational sessions cover a range of subjects all geared very much to your business and how to make it better. Good stuff. After ten years and four conferences, we come home tired, hoarse, re-invigorated, rejuvenated and ready to tackle a new season. Get there if you can and make the most of every minute, it's a gift to yourself and your business."

We've noted when a member of the BedandBreakfast.com team will be attending, and look forward to meeting you! Click through on the name of the state association for more detailed conference information.

February 2002

February 24-26 Bed & Breakfast Association of Arkansas, City Centre Holiday Inn, Fort Smith. Information: Mark Arrington, 501-250-2223 or abbehouse@aol.com.

March 2002

March 11 Illinois Bed & Breakfast Association (IBBA), Radisson Hotel, Bloomington. Contact: Sandy Timmermann, timmermannhouse@juno.com

March 12-13 Mountainstate Association of Bed & Breakfasts (MABB), Lakeview Resort, Morgantown, WV. Information: Judy Erskine, Judyerskine@aol.com or 888-266-9516. Speaking: Sandy Soule.

March 12-13 Oregon B&B Guild (OBBG) Ashland. Information: Linda Otto, 800-944-6196 or jefflin@mind.net.

March 18-20 Bed & Breakfast Inns of Missouri (BBIM), Main Street Theater, Hannibal. Contact: Julie Rolsen, innkeeper@garthmansion.com or 573-221-2789. Conference details. Speaking: Sandy Soule.

April 2002

April 14-17 Professional Association of Innkeepers International. Biennial conference at the Fairmont Hotel, Chicago, IL. Click PAII VII 2002 for full details. Speaking: Eric Goldreyer, Sandy Soule.

Planning ahead? Click here for the annual calendar. Can't find your state listed? Email InnkeeperNews@BedandBreakfast.com so we can start telling folks about your upcoming conference. We highly recommend adding a conference information page to your state association web site so we can link directly to it.