The Pennsylvania Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns (PABBI) has officially joined forces with the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association (PRLA), effective August 1, 2025. This strategic partnership formally brings the state’s independent innkeepers new resources, expanded advocacy, and pronounced visibility – creating powerful new opportunities for growth, support, and success. Read the press release.
With PRLA’s leadership regularly meeting with the Pennsylvania General Assembly, as well as state tourism and economic development officials, B&Bs will have a meaningful seat at the table in shaping policies that impact our industry’s future funding and licensing to tourism promotion. Working together, new educational pathways can be developed that encourage a new generation of innkeepers.
All current PABBI members will automatically become PRLA members on August 1, 2025. Their interests will be represented through a newly established PA Bed & Breakfast Inns (PABBI) Council within PRLA, comprised of current PABBI board members, which will focus solely on advocacy, education, and issues unique to the B&B community.
PABBI Council:
Zak Pyzik, PLRA Senior Director of Public Affairs will lead the PABBI Council that will retain a clear and consistent identity for Pa.’s B&Bs within PRLA. This partnership strengthens our collective voice at every level of government, unlocks new resources, and ensures that the unique charm and impact of our B&Bs is never overlooked.
About the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association
Founded in 1937, the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association (PRLA) promotes, protects, and advances Pennsylvania’s hospitality and tourism industries. PRLA serves as the unified voice for restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses across the Commonwealth—advocating for policies that support growth, sustainability, and economic impact. Its members are vital contributors to Pennsylvania’s economy and vibrant communities. Learn more at prla.org.
Quality Assured
The PA Bed & Breakfast Inns Council's Quality Certification assures that the bed and breakfast property has been inspected and meets all safety, cleanliness, and quality standards set forth by the industry.
At PABBI, we believe that hospitality is rooted in a spirit of welcome. As a community of small inns and bed & breakfasts, we strive to create inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environments for all guests, team members, and owners.
Our member properties serve as gathering spaces for travelers from every background, and we are committed to ensuring an individual feels valued and respected. We recognize that embracing all people not only enriches our industry but also strengthens our ability to provide warm, authentic hospitality.
Together, we uphold a standard of mutual respect and understanding, fostering environments where everyone, whether a guest, employee, or innkeeper, can be their true selves. By embracing these values, we aim to contribute to a more inclusive, connected, and compassionate world, one stay at a time.
Educational Conference:
Under PRLA leadership and the Conference Planning Committee, the Mid Atlantic Innkeepers Conference will be held on March 15-17, 2026 at the Wyndham, Gettysburg. This multi-state regional conference is an opportunity for innkeepers to attend an affordable conference that offers a high and engaging return on investment. Attendees will enjoy exceptional educational sessions, networking with fellow innkeepers and a host of trusted vendors to meet their every lodging need.
Allied Partners:
Our Allied Partners provide a variety of services and products to the Bed & Breakfast Industry. Please contact one of our Allied Partners if you are looking for bed and breakfast related services. If you are a vendor servicing the Bed & Breakfast industry, please complete the Allied Partners form to join PRLA.
Questions:
If you are interested in joining PRLA or have questions about member benefits, please contact PRLA's Director of Membership, Christine Preuss by calling 717-963-8373.