On Wednesday, October 24, AAHOA Treasurer Biran Patel will speak at the Red Roof Regional Meeting in Houston, TX. At the event, Biran will provide updates on the hospitality industry and will share AAHOA's accomplishments over the year in advocacy, education, and networking opportunities.

AAHOA will host two regional meetings next week: one on October 23 in Houston, TX and the other on October 25 in Charlotte, NC – both of which will offer free Human Trafficking Awareness Training sessions. In Houston, we’ll be joined by guest speakers Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Brian Sullivan of THLA, and in Charlotte, Congresswoman Alma Adams, NC Attorney General Josh Stein, and Lynn Minges of NCRLA. Register for these and other upcoming regional meetings here.

Women hoteliers from across the country will gather in Charlotte, NC on October 26-27 for two days of networking and education designed especially for them. With a theme of “Hospitality Law & Technology,” attendees will have the chance to ask hospitality lawyers about top issues in our industry, learn how to embrace new technologies, and hear from Keynote Speaker Amy Vetter about how to use technology to build relationships. Click here to learn more and register.

The Independent Hoteliers Conference is a one-stop shop for all of an independent hotelier's needs. Additionally, AAHOA members who sign up for Chase Merchant Services before October 26, and register for and attend the AAHOA Independent Hoteliers Conference on October 26 in Charlotte, N.C., are automatically entered into a sweepstakes to win 3 nights at the Grand Hyatt during AAHOACON19 in San Diego, CA. Click here to register for the Independent Hoteliers Conference and view the official sweepstakes rules.

On October 23, AAHOA Lifetime Member Sunil (Sunny) Tolani will be presented with the “Nelson Mandela Leadership Award” for Social Services by the International Congress of Non-Resident Indians. The award, extended to outstanding achievers in their respective fields, will be presented in London, UK next week.

What did you miss this week? Check out the AAHOA Facebook page to view our members doing great things! Central Midwest Regional Director Priyesh Patel hosted a Regional Conference in Oklahoma City and raised more than $16,000 for Make-A-Wish at the Central Midwest Region Charity Golf Tournament, Trusha Patel conducted Human Trafficking Awareness Training, Congressman Gus Bilrakis met with AAHOA members in Florida, IHG hosted the AAHOA Brand Development Day, Northeast Regional Director Jayesh Patel hosted the first AAHOA Regional Meeting in Boston, and more.

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:

 

 

Being proactive in the area of HR, recognizing and rectifying HR mistakes before they become serious problems can save you countless headaches and protect your business against costly legal claims. This workshop is presented by attorneys from Littler Mendelson P.C., the world’s largest labor and employment law firm. Join the speakers for a networking reception after the workshop. Click here to see the full agenda and register.

More than 8,000 customers rely on Avendra as a trusted supply chain partner. In business for more than 15 years, hospitality is what we do. Superior customer service and focused industry expertise are at the heart of our success – and sets us apart from traditional group purchasing organizations.

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With some property damage loss estimates reaching $10 billion, areas affected by Hurricane Michael are beginning to reopen and pick up the pieces. “Fueled by unseasonably high 84-degree sea surface temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico and unhindered by any prior landfall, Hurricane Michael rapidly intensified shortly before making landfall at close to Category 5 intensity,” said Dr. Peter Sousounis, VP/director of meteorology with catastrophe risk modeling firm AIR Worldwide. (Source: Hotel Business)

The Washington D.C. City Council is on the verge of approving some of the most strict regulations in the country on homesharing sites like Airbnb, HomeAway, and VRBO. The city and hotel industry, which is pushing for the rules, say they are helping preserve affordable housing in D.C., which they claim is being threatened by Airbnb. (Source: The Hill)

Google and Expedia have partnered to make it easier than ever to book your next hotel room. This week, Expedia launched the Expedia Action for the Google Assistant. With the partnership, customers now have the ability to book and manage their travel plans through hands-free voice commands on any Google Assistant-enabled device, including the Google Pixel phone, the Google Home, and Google Home Mini. (Source: Hotel Management)