Regional Director Sandip Patel and his Ambassadors hosted the Washington, D.C. Area Regional Conference & Trade Show in Norfolk, VA, on Wednesday. Treasurer Vinay Patel and Interim President & CEO Rachel Humphrey delivered the AAHOA update, while the trade show saw spirited activity between members and vendor partners. The Hotel ROI, held in conjunction with the event, attracted nearly 70 engaged attendees who gathered to hear industry professionals expound on the Opportunity Zones created by 2017’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and the development opportunities they present for hoteliers in the area.

Regional Director Kalpesh Joshi and his Regional Ambassadors hosted the Upper Midwest Regional Conference & Trade Show in Elmhurst, IL, last week, the final planned for the region this year. Sen. Ram Villivalam and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, both from the 8th District of Illinois, and Michael Jacobson, president & CEO of the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association, were the featured speakers, while Secretary Nishant (Neal) Patel delivered the AAHOA update. 

North Carolina Regional Director Akshat Patel, Jay (Trini) Patel, Rashmikant (Haji) Patel, Vimal Hardev, and SREE Hotels President Vinay Patel hosted the Charlotte Charity Golf Tournament last weekend at The Golf Club at Ballantyne. The two-day sold-out tournament raised nearly $100,000 in revenue (a record-breaking amount of dollars raised for this event), and these proceeds will go to support 11 charities, including the USO of NC and Samaritan's Feet. Several local politicians and executives were in attendance at the event, including Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, who spoke at the reception.

Don't forget! Registration is now open for the newly reimagined HX: The Hotel Experience Powered by AAHOA. The hospitality industry conference and expo in New York City, November 10-11, will feature 24 AAHOA-curated educational sessions, exclusive Young Professional hoteliers events, high-level networking opportunities, and an expo featuring hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest trends and technology to help you stay up on the latest advancements in the industry. Register today using promo code AAHOA19 to receive a free two-day expo pass and pay just $125 to receive a full-conference pass or $50 for the one-day conference pass.

What have you missed this week? Regional Director Sandip Patel and his Ambassadors hosted the Washington, D.C. Area Regional Conference & Trade Show in Norfolk, VA; Female Directors Nimisha Patel and Lina Patel, along with Northwest Regional Director Hiten Patel hosted a Women Hoteliers Networking Reception in Portland; Upper Midwest Regional Director Kalpesh Joshi hosted his final Regional Conference & Trade Show of 2019 in Elmhurst, IL; North Carolina Regional Director Akshat Patel, Jay (Trini) Patel, Rashmikant (Haji) Patel, and Vimal Hardev hosted the Charlotte Charity Golf Tournament; Alabama Regional Director Sanjay Patel hosted a Town Hall in Birmingham; the AAHOA Officers and G6 Hospitality executives gathered with AAHOA members for the AAHOA/G6 Hospitality Brand Alliance Meeting at the G6 Hospitality Conference, and so much more! Check out the AAHOA Facebook page regularly to see our members doing great things!

Join us for the Regional Conference & Trade Show 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 yet a member. Plus, Lifetime Members receive a free golf shirt for attending.

 

Town Halls are a great opportunity to build your professional network and to learn more about 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:

 

 

 

Registration continues for the Certification in Hotel Industry Analytics (CHIA) program, which will take place September 17-18 in Orlando, FL. AAHOA Members in good standing are eligible for a deeply discounted rate to receive the training, which is the only hotel-related certification for industry professionals that focuses specifically on analytics. The rate is the lowest available in the industry, so encourage nonmember hoteliers in your region to join AAHOA, and sign up today to participate in this valuable training.

 

AAHOA Members get discounts on employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision, disability, and other benefit plans. We also offer a FREE Pharmacy Discount Card program that offers savings of up to 75 percent on all FDA-approved prescriptions. For more info, contact Susana Cintron today!

At Curve Hospitality, we combine creative design solutions with our ability to manufacture and deliver contract furnishings. Our experienced hospitality interior design team works closely with AAHOA Members to turn their vision into a marketable commercial product. As a leading manufacturer of contract furnishings, our buying power and expertise translate into competitive pricing to our interior design hotel customers. Contact Sargent Khan, or visit the website today to get started.

AAHOA Members get up to 25 percent off ADP payroll and tax compliance services. Companies with fewer than 50 employees get the first month free and no set-up fees! ADP serves 585,000 clients from the smallest, to the largest businesses worldwide. Our services can help you manage your risk of tax penalties, improve your cash flow, and take advantage of available tax credits. Contact Thomas Bell, visit the website, or call 973-712-3290 today to obtain a free, no-obligation quote!

The need for skilled hospitality workers grows with an industry-wide labor shortage. Hospitality graduates are in demnand - but not only for hospitality jobs. Many industries require keen interpersonal skills, which many employees pick up at every level of the hospitality industry.

Staff safety has become a top priority for many hotel owners. What was once overlooked at best has now become a legitimate area of concern. You often have hotel staff entering into hotel rooms not knowing what they're actually walking into, which led to the creation of various iterations of the panic button. The technology of these devices has evolved so that employees can feel safer now than ever before.

Entertainment technology has changed a lot in the past year alone. With the number of streaming services available, does it make sense for hoteliers to continue to offer cable and satellite TV? Hoteliers think there's still significant reason to offer these services because of the varying types of guests they encounter.