Hotelier Weekly
January 4, 2024
AAHOA News
  
The January 2024 issue of Today’s Hotelier magazine is out now! This month, we turn our focus to tech as we explore a variety of topics, including looking to technology to address day-to-day challenges, utilizing new solutions to improve the guest experience, and much more.
 
This issue’s cover story features longtime AAHOA Member Montu Patel, Managing Member of IHM LLC. The cover story discusses the many twists and turns of Mr. Patel’s career, from starting out in hospitality with his family’s venture to becoming actively engaged in charity work driven by personal experiences with brain cancer. Read the cover story now to delve into Mr. Patel’s multifaceted career and dedication to making a positive impact both professionally and philanthropically.
  
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Every year since 2010, the President has dedicated the month to raise awareness about human trafficking and to educate the public about how to identify and prevent this crime.
  
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is recognized each year on January 11. In recognition of this important day, and throughout the month of January, Blue Campaign hosts several special events and educational activities, the largest being #WearBlueDay on January 11.
 
On this day, Blue Campaign invites the public to take photos of themselves, friends, family, and colleagues wearing blue clothing and share them on social media with the hashtag #WearBlueDay.
 
Would you like to be featured on AAHOA's social media sporting your blue attire for #WearBlueDay? Send your photos to pr@aahoa.com to get recognized for participating in this human trafficking awareness campaign.
  
Join us in the vibrant city of New Orleans for the launch of AAHOA's newest and most exciting initiative, Helping Young Professionals Evolve (HYPE), hosted at Harrah's. This groundbreaking event marks the inception of a platform dedicated to empowering and nurturing the next generation of professionals in the hospitality industry.
 
Led by the dynamic duo of Dylan Patel and Tanmay Patel, the Young Professionals Director and esteemed members of the YP Committee, this inaugural event promises an immersive experience designed to elevate, educate, and empower young professionals in the field.
 
Prepare to be inspired as HYPE sets the stage for growth, learning, and invaluable networking opportunities, all against the backdrop of the vibrant city of New Orleans. Don't miss this chance to be a part of history in the making and chart your course toward a successful career in the hospitality industry with HYPE at Harrah's in New Orleans!
 
This event is FREE for AAHOA Lifetime and Annual Members! Click here to register!
  
Each year, AAHOA honors hoteliers for their contributions to the hospitality industry, and the challenges of the past year have indeed revealed greatness. Do you know a hotelier who has gone above and beyond in their efforts?
 
Now is the time to nominate him or her for one of seven awards to be bestowed at AAHOACON24, April 2-5 in Orlando, FL. You can see a complete list of the awards below. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, February 9, 2024, and you do NOT need to be an AAHOA Member to submit a nomination. However, you must be an AAHOA Member to receive an award.
  • AAHOA Award of Excellence
  • Cecil B. Day Community Service Award
  • IAHA Independent Hotel of the Year Award
  • Political Forum Award for Advocacy
  • Outreach Award for Philanthropy
  • Outstanding Woman Hotelier of the Year Award
  • Outstanding Young Professional Hotelier of the Year Award
  
As we begin a new year, AAHOA has crafted an engaging infographic that spotlights the top accomplishments of the association throughout 2023.
 
AAHOA reflects with immense pride on the transformative journey we've traversed together in 2023. The synergy within our dynamic community has not only shaped the experiences of our members but has also left an indelible mark on the industry at large.
 
The passion and commitment of each member have fueled our collective success, propelling us to new heights in advancing the hospitality industry. For a comprehensive look at AAHOA's impactful year, click below to see our full year-in-review for 2023.
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Member Testimonial
The energy, and atmosphere, this event is spectacular…like people came in super early to start setting up. The attendees came in to check it out, and we're making new friends, new people, new clients, new connections, and I think it's just gonna get better as the day goes on and as the week progresses.

-Sean Kumar, Marcus and Millichap Hotel Broker at AAHOACON23

Hotel Equities
Featured Club Blue Member
  
HBO, the oldest and most award-winning premium channel in the U.S., is offering AAHOA Members the chance to earn money back. Members get a rebate of $9 per room (5-year contract) or $7 per room (3-or 4-year contract) when they add or renew HBO at their properties. Click here today to complete the rebate form and get started.
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No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman is the travel industry’s most exciting podcast. It's a fun, fast-paced, genre-bending program that peels back the veneer of the travel business. Click here to subscribe to the No Vacancy Podcast.
Featured Platinum/Silver Partner
  
BWH Hotels is a leading global hospitality enterprise comprised of three hotel companies including WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotels®. The global enterprise boasts approximately 4,300 hotels in over 100 countries and territories worldwide. With 19 unique brands across every chain scale segment, from economy to luxury, BWH Hotels suits the needs of developers and guests in every market as each brand offers its own personality and style.
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Industry News
The long-anticipated full-blown return of events appears set to happen this year, as larger markets are already experiencing surges in group and meetings bookings.
(Source: CoStar)
The expected pre-Christmas dip arrived at the tail end of the holidays, though several large markets enjoyed better-than-expected performances.
(Source: HospitalityNet)
In a series of events being closely watched by the hospitality industry, airlines are preparing to undergo a thorough review of the fairness of their points programs.
(Source: Northstar Meetings Group)
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JANUARY ISSUE

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