RSS 2018 once again delivers innovative content focused on the dynamic and fast-changing world of revenue strategy. Being held July 10th at the Newseum in Washington, D.C., the conference will cover topics on personalization, loyalty, big data, marketing, and technology. Register today to be inspired to think differently about your strategy. AAHOA members can receive $50 off hotelier rates when using AAHOA18 at http://revenuestrategysummit.com.
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The 10th anniversary of the Hotel Data Conference will feature more than 900 minutes of data focused on forecast, revenue management, distribution, mergers, alternative accommodations, CapEx, and more. Secretary Vinay Patel and former board member Vipul Dayal will serve as panelists on the topics of tech trends and legalized marijuana, respectively. There is still time to register at hoteldataconference.com.
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What did you miss this week? Check out the AAHOA Facebook page to view photos of our members doing great things! This week we covered the Young Professional Hoteliers Conference, Treasurer Biran Patel's speech at the Latino Hotel Conference, Mastering Sales Essentials, and more.
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AAHOA has partnered with ALIS to co-host the ALIS Summer Update events in Dallas/Frisco on July 11 and Atlanta on July 12. These events will focus on timely hotel development topics and provide the opportunity to network with the hotel investment community across America. Special guest speakers include AAHOA President & CEO Chip Rogers, Raj Trivedi with La Quinta, Mehul Patel with NewcrestImage, Champ Patel with Champion Hotels, and so many more. Click here to learn more and register.
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us for the regional meeting closest to you for access to top vendors,
incredible networking opportunities, and region-specific industry updates you
won't see anywhere else. These events are open to all hotel owners, even if
you're not already a member. Plus, Lifetime Members receive a free Nike polo
shirt for attending.
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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. These events are open to all hotel owners, even if you're not already a member. Coming up soon:
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As SunTrust Robinson Humphrey wrote, "Luxury (+5.1%) was the strongest chain scale for branded hotels; Midscale was the weakest at +1.6%. Upper Midscale (+1.7%) also underperformed the overall U.S. hotel industry average. The strongest days of the week were once again likely driven by mid-week Corporate (Monday-Thursday RevPAR averaging ~ +3.5%), likely reflective of a continued small uptick in business travel for both individual and group business." Read the full report here.
AAHOA partners with SunTrust Robinson Humphrey (STRH) to
provide access to comprehensive analysis of current economic and market
metrics for the hospitality industry. STRH is a leading, full-service
corporate and investment bank dedicated to helping its customers
successfully manage and grow their companies through a comprehensive
range of strategic advisory, capital raising, risk management, financing
and investment solutions.
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AAHOA partners with the University of Houston to offer student scholarships.
- In partnership with the University of Houston Conrad Hilton College of Hotel & Restaurant Management (UH), AAHOA provides a scholarship to students in the hospitality sector.
- AAHOA will contribute a total of $125,000 to UH over a period of five years (2016-2021), which will be matched by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.
- To find out more about the qualifications or how to apply for the AAHOA Student Assistantship & Scholarship Endowment, please click here.
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"What I'm after is a sense of going into a room designed for a disabled person and saying, 'Wow, isn't this fabulous?' And that's not a call I've heard very often," says Robin Sheppard the co-founder of the Bespoke Hotel group. (Source: CNN)
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Booking websites such as Expedia and Booking.com were scrutinized for pressuring customers to book sooner rather than later. These unfair booking strategies are now being analyzed and booking websites have been told to stop "one room left" warnings. (Source: The Telegraph)
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"The hotel will provide a living and breathing showcase of our new vision for the Sheraton brand, underscoring our commitment to restore the brand to its leadership position," said Arne Sorenson, President and CEO, Marriott International. (Source: Hotel News Resource, Image courtesy of Sheraton Phoenix)
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