Chairman Bharat "Bruce" Patel brought to order the year’s first meeting of the AAHOA Board of Directors at the Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway. New board members include Rashmikant "Haji" Patel (North Carolina Regional Director); Nishant "Neal" Patel (Young Professional Director at Large - Western Division); Navnit "Nick" Patel (Director at Large); and Ashok "Alan" Patel (Alabama/Panhandle Regional Director). Jagruti Panwala, current female director at large (eastern division), will officially begin her duties as the new AAHOA Secretary.

On May 17-18, AAHOA and AH&LA will host the industry’s largest advocacy conference to date.

Remaining rooms at the Marriot Marquis are on a first-come, first-served basis. 

You are invited to join the AAHOA officers and your brand executives for the latest AAHOA updates and to learn more about AAHOA’s partnership with Choice Hotels. 

Designers for midscale and economy brands said they strive to keep up with industry trends, but also consider the longevity, durability and simplicity of items when creating design schemes.

Hiring and retaining great talent is by far one of the most challenging aspects facing businesses today. Hotel owners or operators know all too well that employee turnover in hospitality is high - and it can cost your property 100-200 percent of an employee's total compensation.

Today’s Hotelier speaks with 40-year industry veteran Leon Larkin about what it takes to be a successful hotel GM and the brand-new organization created to support them.

AAHOA’s unique and impactful Small Delegation Meetings encourage members to be increasingly active.