Homegrown. Unique. Freedom. Personality. Innovation. If these words speak to you, it might be because you’re an independent hotel owner, or interested in becoming one. And if that’s the case, you will not want to miss out on AAHOA’s upcoming Independent Hoteliers Conference. With a tradeshow, education sessions and networking opportunities designed with the independent hotelier in mind, this is a can’t-miss opportunity for anyone with an interest or stake in independent hotel ownership. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas on Monday, July 31. There’s still time to register. Visit AAHOA.com for more details.

As the Dallas Cowboys take to training camp in preparation for the fall season, North Texas Regional Director Mayur (Mike) Patel is leading the charge at the North Texas Regional Conference this Tuesday. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about what’s happening in the market locally, catch up on local business and market trends, network and look into new products and services that could boost business in a big way. As a special incentive, lifetime members who attend the regional will receive a free Nike golf shirt. Don’t miss out: Register today!

HOTEL BUSINESS® magazine and RLH Corporation will co-host their annual roundtable discussion at the Hotel RL Baltimore next week. AAHOA Chairman Bhavesh Patel has been invited to sit on a panel of esteemed industry peers and experts to discuss emerging brands. The roundtable is part of the magazine’s National Roundtable Series, and will be featured in the September 2017 (Top 100 Owners and Developers) issue of the magazine.

Join us for one of these upcoming town hall meetings for AAHOA updates, a short education session and industry info that every hotelier needs to know.

• July 27 – Northwest Town Hall – Renton, Wash. 

• July 27 – Northeast Town Hall – Batavia, NY

• Aug. 2 – Alabama Panhandle Women’s Town Hall – Mobile, Ala.

• Aug. 3 – North Pacific Town Hall – Oakland, Calif. 

• Aug. 5 – Southeast Texas Women’s Town Hall – Houston

AAHOA held its second How to Form a Management Company workshop in Chattanooga, Tenn., earlier this week. The two-day event covers all the major elements required to create a hotel management company; this workshop concluded with a tour of Vision Hospitality Group’s home office where Mitch Patel, CEO, and Reggie Piercy, senior vice president of operations, provided a Q&A session at Vision University. Since it was launched last October, it has become one of AAHOA’s most popular education offerings. Feedback received on the value and usefulness of the content was positive. Stay tuned for details on the next offering of this course.

The AAHOA CHO program, the only hotel owner certification program offered in the U.S., is a nine-module course that provides a comprehensive overview on hotel ownership, strategic management and operations. The event will be held July 31-Aug. 4. Register online at www.aahoa.com.

Join CHOC chairman and AAHOA member, Azim Saju, on Aug. 1 at 1 pm EDT for a legislative and regulatory issues webinar. This webinar will focus on several crucial public policy issues facing hotel owners today, including tax reform, the ongoing problem of the National Labor Relations Board’s "joint employer" ruling and the progress toward reissuing the Department of Labor’s new overtime regulation.

As a small business owner, you play an important role by creating jobs and investing in your local community. When issues arise that impact your business, you should take advantage of the methods available to voice your concerns and spread awareness in your community. In this quick and informative session, you will hear from AAHOA's Director of Government Affairs Communication, Brandon VerVelde, about how to better advocate for your business and your brand by submitting LTEs. 

Are you looking to get a better understanding for reporting of revenue and expenses in the lodging industry? Join us for the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI). During Part 1 you will gain an understanding of how USALI was developed, an overview of the USALI revenue and expense categories, and how USALI impacts hotel owners and operators.

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Some people dream of a wedding by the ocean, and that’s why hoteliers in places such as Jamaica,  Florida and Mexico work with their staff and outside vendors to make the destination wedding experience flawless. From marketing techniques to working with planners and vendors, experts at oceanfront hotels weigh in on their methods for hosting destination weddings on-property.

Looking under the hood at the mechanics will help dispel common myths and misconceptions about commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS). This article will give you a clearer understanding of how the lenders’ and investors’ requirements benefit you, the borrower, and ensure you don’t miss out on what could be the most viable financing option for your hotel’s long-term success.

To consumers, hotels are symbols of convenience. If you travel 500 miles for a sporting event, you pay for a hotel room because it’s convenient. Does your hotel meeting space evoke that same feeling of convenience from business professionals? The answer most likely depends on the technology in your meeting spaces.

There is only one aspect of your property that you absolutely cannot change — your physical address. Renovate, replace staff, add new operations, re-flag or re-brand, it makes no difference; you are where you are! Your location is uniquely yours, so why not make the most of it? When a guest arrives — especially for the first time — they rarely have the in-depth knowledge of your neighborhood to go about on their own without any guidance. While nowadays there are numerous online resources that can give visitors a broad overview, your guests will nevertheless want your help in discovering what truly makes your area special.

Support your customers during the Diwali season. Join us in this edition of Today’s Hotelier, which mails right before the festival of lights. View our media kit today.

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