Washington Independent Inns Network/WIIN (formerly WBBG) is Washington's only statewide organization dedicated to bed and breakfasts and other independent lodging properties. Our mission statement is "Member Success through Education, Advocacy, and Connection." A list of benefits and criteria are listed below.
What our inkeeper members say about WIIN:
"We joined as Aspiring Innkeepers for educational purposes, since opening our B&B we often get bookings that are 300% of our membership dues. Regardless of our return on membership we find the fellowship with other innkeepers to be priceless!." Don and Linda Malatesta, The Inn at Mallard Cove, 10 year member.
WIIN Innkeeper Membership Benefits
- The WIIN Logo is our quality seal of approval and was updated in 2019.
- New in 2019! WaINNSiders Listing:WIIN provides one of the most active lodging websites in the state of Washington, with a brand new website at wainnsiders.com. Its customer facing brand is Washington INNSiders, exclusively serving independently owned lodging properties to better promote themselves, increase commission-free direct bookings, and provide better information for travelers seeking Washington State as a destination. In 2019, Washington INNSiders launched an exciting new marketing campaign via Google Hotel advertising.
- BookDirect pricing and availability link from our website to your booking engine now included with every membership. No need to pay a commission or keep a separate calendar or pay for a channel manager. BookDirect works with almost all booking engines.
- New in 2019! Special Discounted Rate on Google Hotel Ads for Members Only, available from Odysys. Set up fee is waived. The more members that participate, the lower your monthly rate. Fully individualized ads for your property, you choose the ad spend amount, service fee of $65-$99 per month depending on the number of participants.
- New in 2019! Member-focused website at wainns.com: With the name change from Washington Bed & Breakfast Guild (WBBG) to Washington Independent Inns Network (WIIN), we moved the domain from wbbg.com to wainns.com this year. This updated website is focused on member resources and news. Apply for membership, register for the annual conference, or renew your dues here.
- “InnStep” e-Newsletter: This monthly newsletter is full of information to keep you informed on the latest association events and news, legislative updates, marketing and continuing education tips, and scam alerts.
- New in 2019! Travel Newsletter sent monthly to subscribers and to those who purchase gift certificates includes travel-focused articles and links to your booking engine via BookDirect.
- Legislative Representation: We have a Vice President of Advocacy, who works with government agencies and the Washington Hospitality Association to represent our members' interests.
- Gift Certificates: The association sells $7-10K in gift certificates annually. Unlike most gift certificate programs, ours are redeemed at 100% of face value and are promoted in our travel newsletter.
- Annual Conference and Regional Gatherings: Keep up-to-date via continuing education at our annual conference and close to home at regional gatherings. Meet and network with innkeepers from around the state and bring back valuable business information for your inn. Members always get a discounted rate at the conference.
- Associate Members: Gain professional contacts and special offers from those companies serving our industry who become associate members of WBBG/WIIN.
- Social Media Marketing: We blog, facebook, and tweet news from our members for potential guests and use targeted marketing on facebook to draw customers to WBBG/WIIN.
- Member Support: WIIN online member forum via an active private Facebook page to support communication between member innkeepers within our state. Another great way to network with members.
- Great Value: So many benefits, yet with dues as low as $449 per year!
- Discounted Washington Hospitality Association Membership Benefit: Join the Washington Hospitality Association with a special discounted WBBG/WIIN-Washington Hospitality Corporate Membership. Benefits include government affairs advocacy, education resources including the HERO business resource manual and many discount programs including healthcare and credit card processing. Optional Washington Hospitality Membership $225 per year.
Criteria for WIIN Inn Membership:
- Inn members can include properties such as independent (non-franchised) inns and boutique hotels, farms stays, home stays, as well as traditional bed and breakfast (no national hotel chains)
- Located within Washington State
- Appropriately licensed
- Innkeepers living on or in close proximity to the property (no vacation rentals)
- Meets WIIN's Standards of Membership including passing a scheduled inspection and an average Trip Advisor rating of "4" or higher
The cost of Innkeeper membership is:
- A one-time $149.00 inspection and processing fee, due at the time of application.
- Yearly membership dues are $499 per year, with $50 discounts for early pay or first year of membership
- Dues are prorated from October 1.
- Optional discounted membership in the Washington Hospitality Association for just $225 more per year
The best and most efficient online application is found by clicking the Inn Membership tab in the list to the right. You can also download a printable Inn Member Application for paper application.
Download our Membership Criteria (Standards of Membership)
Mailing address:
Washington Independent Inns Network (WIIN), formerly known as Washington Bed & Breakfast Guild (WBBG)
2442 NW Market St., Suite 155, Seattle, WA 98107
However, the fastest and best way to reach WBBG is still online via the Contact page on this website.
You may contact us for membership by emailing vpmembership@wainns.com
Aspiring Innkeepers, Industry Suppliers, Out-of-State Innkeepers, Inn Employees and others who support the B&B Industry can join WIIN too!
Businesses that offer products or services to the B&B industry or that share the Guild's interest in promoting the industry, are welcome to apply for Associate Membership.
WIIN's Aspiring Innkeeper program is designed to meet the needs of Washington's future innkeepers. Many of our members who now own successful bed and breakfasts started as WIIN Aspiring Innkeepers.
WIIN's Affiliate Membership Level is for out-of-state B&B/INN owners. employees of Inns and B&B's, retired Innkeepers or any individual who shares the Network's interest in promoting WIIN. Contact vpmembership@wainns.com if interested in becoming an affiliate member.
The cost Aspiring Innkeeper Membership is $199 for the first year and $99 for subsequent years.
The cost for Associate Membership is $99 per year.
The cost for Affiliate Membership is $99 per year.
