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- What Happened: Last week, AAHOA announced that registration is NOW OPEN for the Third Annual HerOwnership Conference by AAHOA!
- Why it Matters: In its third year, the HerOwnership conference is one of AAHOA’s most popular annual events, dedicated to networking, wellness, women empowerment, and education for women in hospitality. It provides an incredible opportunity to connect with industry leaders and fellow women entrepreneurs.
- What You Need to Know: Registration is FREE for AAHOA Members, and non-members can attend for $199, which will convert to an Annual AAHOA Membership after attending the Conference.
- What Happened: This week, AAHOA and Bookit N Go, a pioneering travel technology startup, announced a partnership in which Bookit N Go will become a strategic booking partner to the association.
- Why it Matters: Under the agreement, Bookit N Go will leverage its cutting-edge Online Travel Agency (OTA) platform to drive successful bookings for AAHOA Member hotels while offering the lowest flat commissions across the board.
- POV: "We look forward to collaborating with Bookit N Go as a strategic booking partner," AAHOA Chairman Miraj S. Patel said. "This partnership represents a paradigm shift in how hotel bookings are handled, focusing on putting money back in the pockets of AAHOA Members. This partnership provides a booking engine partner invested in our members' success as we continue to focus on how we can help AAHOA Members save on their bottom lines."
- What's New: Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is developing a digital responsibility code for the hospitality industry.
- Why it Matters: The industry lacks unified digital guidelines, prompting HFTP to take action.
- Who's Involved: Neal Patel, Managing Partner of Blue Chip Hotels and Past AAHOA Chairman (2022-2023), joins the task force alongside other industry leaders and academics. Neal Patel's involvement underscores AAHOA's commitment to advancing industry standards and shaping the future of hospitality.
- What’s next:
- Initial task force meetings start at HITEC 2024 in Charlotte, NC
- Draft guidelines will be open for industry feedback.
- Will issue compliance seals for enterprises adhering to the guidelines.
- What Happened: Today's Hotelier and the AAHOA magazine staff were recognized in the Communicator Awards for the September 2023 issue of Today's Hotelier, which focused on how hoteliers can better market and promote their properties.
- Background: The issue featured AAHOA Member and recipient of the 2024 Outstanding HerOwnership Award of Excellence Dr. Ruby Dhalla on the cover.
- Why it Matters: As AAHOA's official publication, Today's Hotelier magazine continues to be recognized as an award-winning publication, delivering value to its readers, advertisers, and the industry. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the issue and to our advertisers, vendors, and alliance partners for making it possible.
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- What Happened: AAHOA is thrilled to announce the launch of a new Advocacy eNewsletter, In Your Corner, designed to keep you informed and engaged with our ongoing efforts to advocate for the hospitality industry.
- Why it Matters: It is crucial to stay active and engaged in AAHOA. This newsletter will provide the latest updates on our advocacy efforts, opportunities to get involved, and stories of how members are making an impact.
- Housekeeping Detail: AAHOA Members need to opt in to receive advocacy news from AAHOA. You can do this via MyAAHOA.
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- What Happened: AAHOA applauds the overwhelming and bipartisan support of the U.S. Congress in passing the No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays (FEES) Act on Tuesday.
- Why it Matters: This legislation, a significant win for AAHOA Members, requires short-term lodging providers and related third-party sellers to disclose the total cost of a stay upfront, including all mandatory and resort fees. This transparency will empower AAHOA hotelier members and guests to make more informed decisions and protect their bottom lines.
- Our Involvement: AAHOA has actively supported H.R. 6543 since Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) introduced it last year. AAHOA Members sent over 200 letters to their Congressional representatives and urged them to move this legislation forward.
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Dear AAHOA Members,
We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Bookit N Go as an AAHOA strategic booking partner. This partnership aims to reduce commissions for all OTAs. By combining technology with industry influence, Bookit N Go intends to highlight a better way of doing business that lowers commissions while improving customer service.
AAHOA Member Benefit
This collaboration offers a 10% commission for all directly connected hotels, which can increase bookings flowing directly to all AAHOA Member hotels through Bookit N Go.
- Date: Friday, June 14
- Time: 3:30-5:30 p.m. CDT
- Location: 1 GSA Circle, Little Rock, AR 72209
- Guest Speakers: Kirti Patidar, Licensed Financial Professional, and Vimal Bava, CPA
- Date: Tuesday, June 18
- Time: 11 a.m.-1p.m. CDT
- Location: Box St. All Day Brunch - Hemisfair, San Antonio, Texas
- Brought to You by: Women Own the Room (Wyndham Hotels & Resorts)
On Sunday, June 2, AAHOA Women Hoteliers Director Western Division Shetal Zina Patel spoke at the annual Hoteliers for Charity Gala at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. This year’s event was a fundraiser for OUR Rescue, a non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating human trafficking by assisting in rescue operations, identifying victims of exploitation, and more.
HOTELS Magazine asked various women industry leaders the following question: It's 2024; when will "Women in Hospitality" features cease being written because the industry has reached a point where sex doesn't matter?
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"It's an amazing opportunity to be able to come into a room with people from all over the hospitality industry and have the opportunity to connect with everyone around."
-Grant Gordon, Kennesaw State University, AAHOACON24 Collegiate Hotel Turnaround Competition Participant
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Day: Tuesday, June 18
Company: Docyt
Panelist: Tiago Calheiros
Join Tiago Calheiros, Director of Product at Docyt, on Tuesday, June 18, at 1 p.m. EDT for a can't-miss session on embracing AI to optimize your hotel’s financial back-office. Discover how AI-powered bookkeeping can automate expense management, revenue reconciliation, KPI tracking, and more, helping you increase efficiency and profitability. Register today and stay ahead in the competitive lodging industry!
Session Takeaways:
1. Increase efficiency and profitability with AI, even across multiple locations.
2. Practical applications and real-life use cases of AI for hotel owners.
3. Why now is the critical time to adopt AI-powered financial solutions.
4. Key features to look for in AI-powered bookkeeping automation.
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As North America’s leading hospitality procurement services provider, Avendra offers AAHOA Members competitive pricing from its 800+ supplier contracts. Earn huge savings on engineering, rooms operations, administrative, replacement FF&E, and more! Check out the website or call 866-AVENDRA and start saving today!
With an on-ground coast-to-coast presence, TV Asia is aired across multiple platforms including satellite, cable, and broadband. Available as part of South Asian Combo Packages, TV Asia represents a significant opportunity to market to a South Asian audience with a strong cultural connection. We offer custom ground opportunities to create events, build relationships, and strengthen and reinforce your brand with exposure on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat), TV, print, and radio.
Procell is the professional battery of the Duracell Company, which designs batteries and power solutions specifically for the needs of professional devices and industries. While other battery brands serve both retail and professional customers, Procell solely focuses on the professional market in order to guarantee products and services specifically designed for professional usage. As a result, Procell Alkaline batteries are used by millions of professional end-users and leading professional OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) around the world for its quality, reliability, performance, and service.
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With several major international sporting events – the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics – coming to the U.S. in the next four years, hoteliers are preparing for an influx of global travel in the next half decade and beyond.
(Source: CoStar)
In locations across the globe where demand continues to outpace supply, some creative-minded hoteliers are snapping up empty office space and residential buildings to serve as hotel space, with this trend possibly making its way Stateside before long.
(Source: RetailWire)
While overall industry performance remains strong, less-wealthy Americans curbed travel-related spending in April amid ongoing concerns about inflation and climbing interest rates.
(Source: Reuters)
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An Honest Conversation About Complex Workforce Challenges
In the ever-evolving landscape of the hospitality industry, a trifecta of workforce challenges has emerged, shaping the narrative within the sector. From the resounding sentiment of "no one wants to work anymore" echoing through the corridors of hotels and restaurants to the pressing disconnect between employee pay and the rising cost of living, and the persistent issue of employees feeling abandoned after orientation – the industry faces a multifaceted dilemma. Here, we’ll explore these distinct yet interrelated challenges, explore their difficulties, understand their impact, and propose holistic solutions for navigating the complex workforce landscape in the realm of hospitality.
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Truist Securities reports, “Overall U.S. RevPAR was +1.7% y/y for the week ending 6/8/2024, per STR, above the prior week's result of +1.0% y/y but below the trailing 10-week average of +2.8%. RevPAR growth remains modest as demand shifts increasingly to summer leisure travel. The strongest relative growth continues to be in Urban and business-traveler centric hotels (led by Upper Upscale and Upscale). We assume international inbound leisure tailwinds are also helping some of the gateway markets, particularly NYC. Las Vegas was one of the outperforming markets last week at RevPAR +14.5% y/y. Upscale RevPAR: +2.1% y/y; Upper Midscale RevPAR: +0.7% y/y”.
For more, read the full report here, read the China/Europe report here, and read the RevPAR monitor here.
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AAHOA South Central Texas Hotel Owners Conference and Trade Show | San Antonio, TX
