Last week, the Senate confirmed John Ring to fill the fifth seat on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). AAHOA President & CEO Chip Rogers states, "We are confident that Mr. Ring will help restore the integrity and evenhandedness of the NLRB which, in recent years, became decidedly activist and appallingly overreaching in its approach to resolving labor disputes." With the NLRB now having a full five members, it may seek to clarify the joint employer standard that was overturned earlier this year.

All owners of any La Quinta, G6, or an RLH Corporation property are eligible to receive a free 2018 AAHOA membership, providing access to exclusive discounts, industry-leading education, advocacy on behalf of hotel owners, and invaluable networking opportunities. Click here

*Offer valid for new AAHOA members only. Not redeemable by current AAHOA lifetime members or annual members who have already purchased a 2018 membership.

Town halls are a great opportunity to build your professional network and to learn more about the AAHOA programs and resources available to help you strengthen every aspect of your business. Coming up soon:

Join us for the regional meeting closest to you for industry-leading education and access to the top vendors in the hospitality industry.

Young professional hoteliers from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C. on May 7-8 to meet with RLH Corporation executives. Attendees will hear from RLH Corp on the history of the brand, current pipeline, brand development, future of the company, and more. The event is limited to the first 50 registrants. Click here to register.

Throughout the year, AAHOA members will meet with state legislators to continue discussions on issues impacting our industry. Join us at the event closest to you. The next three are:

May 10 - New Jersey State Lobby Day
June 5 - Pennsylvania Legislative Day
June 6 - North Carolina State Legislative Day

As Chairman Hitesh (HP) Patel announced during the 2018 AAHOA Convention, AAHOA has revamped its educational offerings to be housed under one roof: the AAHOA HOTEL OWNERS ACADEMY^TM. AAHOA offers a multitude of educational offerings, including 1- and 2-day workshops, development days at hotel brands, education sessions at regional meetings, online webinars, and more.

Upcoming Webinars – April 2018

April 24 – 2018 Spring National Advocacy Conference
April 25 – Onboarding to InBoarding
April 25 – Marketing Your Hotel: Key Metrics to Boost Brand Visibility and Increase ROI
April 26 – How Will Voice Search Impact Hotel Marketing?
May 1 – Enhance Your Hotel Assets with CBRE Forecasting & Benchmarking Tools

Check out the AAHOA HOTEL OWNERS ACADEMY^TM to view over a hundred past webinars and other educational resources.

The following courses will be offered this year:

July 31- August 1 – Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (Dallas, Texas)
August 8- 9 – Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (Detroit, Mich.)
October 10-11 – Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (Oklahoma City, Ok.)

For more information, contact Terry Kline at   Terry.Kline@myplacehotels.com

Receive semi-annual hospitality survey reports directly to your email. Reports include information for positions including general manager, front desk manager, sales representatives, housekeeping, and more for all 20 AAHOA regions, aggregated by state. Click here to view the December 2017 report.

Marriott is revamping its three loyalty programs in an effort to consolidate all guests within the same point system. "We wanted to make sure we had a simplified, unified program so that [agents] can become experts," says Brian King, Marriott's global officer of digital distribution, revenue management, and global sales. (Source: Travel Weekly)

Many hotel owners and staff use email as a primary mode of communication with guests and within the organization. Email marketing is a popular way to engage guests throughout the entire booking process. Learn five best practices that will help you navigate through email marketing and ensure maximum outreach. (Source: Hotel Management)