AAHOA President & CEO Cecil Staton joined the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA), American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, and countless others in the fight against human trafficking during a No Room for Trafficking event last week. "In this fight, it is imperative that we forge strong and constructive partnerships with lawmakers and law enforcement agencies," Cecil said in his introduction of the law enforcement panel. "We all have the same objectives, but collaboration is key to ensuring that we’re all on the same page and working together as effectively as possible." The event concluded National Slavery & Human Trafficking Month but not AAHOA's efforts to eradicate human trafficking. Take the training and join this ongoing fight.

AAHOA's efforts to combat human trafficking were prominent recently during National Slavery & Human Trafficking Month.

These are only a few of the highlights of a month in which AAHOA keenly focused its efforts on wiping out this crime. Thus far, AAHOA has trained more than 4,000 hotel owners and workers in human trafficking awareness and prevention, and our efforts will continue until this scourge is eradicated. Join the fight, get trained today.

Tax season is here and, for hoteliers, it can be a stressful time as you may be asking, "How much will I owe this year?" But did you know you don't have to accept your property's tax assessment? AAHOA has partnered with O'Connor Tax Consulting Firm to host a series of Dinner & Learn events across the nation to teach hoteliers the power of banding together and filing appeals to get their taxes lowered. Check the events calendar for one near you and register to attend.

 

AAHOA charity golf tournaments provide the perfect opportunity for members and industry partners to come together for a relaxing day of golf and networking, all while making a real difference in the communities we serve. This season, AAHOA's 2020 charity golf tournament schedule includes events in Albuquerque, NM (May 20), Charlotte, NC (August 1), Aurora, OR (August 24), and Houston, TX (August 31). Check the AAHOA website for the one near you and register today!

The 2020 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show will be here before you know it. If you are a Lifetime Member*, you must register by Feb. 13 to qualify for complimentary registration. This deadline is one short week away! If you are not yet an AAHOA Lifetime Member, upgrade today to take advantage of this exclusive offer.

Time is running out on our sweepstakes giveaway! 
Register for the 2020 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show by February 13, and you could be the lucky winner of four free nights of hotel accommodations at one of AAHOA’s host hotels** during Convention, April 13-16 in Orlando, FL. 

Dual- and tri-brand projects are increasingly transforming the hotel pipeline. Combining multiple lodging choices under one roof caters to a wider customer base and offers more flexibility for travelers, while the shared amenities and dining venues provide added value for hotel guests. For hoteliers, multi-brand properties provide a unique opportunity to increase revenue and streamline operations. AAHOA will host a workshop on March 4 in New Orleans to teach you everything you need to know about building a successful multi-brand property., so register today 

AAHOA is currently accepting nominations for all open positions on the Board of Directors, including the newly created Greater Los Angeles Area Regional Director. Nominations are due by February 16. Nominees must comply with each of the qualifications set out in AAHOA Bylaws Art. V (2), the Board Member & Officer Nominations Policy, and the Board Member & Officers Elections Policy, all available in full here.

Town Halls offer hoteliers the chance to hear firsthand about the local issues that directly impact their business. They also are a great opportunity to build your professional network and 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 yet a member. Make it a point to attend the Town Halls in your area to defend and protect your investment.

AAHOA's exclusive members-only webinars provide insights on the latest topics and ideas in hotel ownership. Accessible via MyAAHOA.com, sign in today to browse topics, track your professional development goals, and review all of AAHOA's educational offerings. 

SunTrust Robinson Humphrey reports, “Luxury (+7.4%) was the strongest chain scale for branded hotels; Midscale was the weakest at -1.2%. Upscale (+4.0%) performed in line with the industry average; Upper Midscale (+1.9%) underperformed. Last week's RevPAR headline result was materially impacted by the shift of the Super Bowl to Miami from Atlanta. Miami RevPAR was +68.4%, entirely rate driven as Miami is already in high season in February. Comparatively, Atlanta RevPAR was -41.1% (almost all rate driven). Importantly, Miami ADRs are significantly higher than Atlanta in clean-comp years (2019 ADR Atlanta: $124; 2018 ADR Miami: $239).  A variety of other markets had relatively strong results, more occupancy than rate driven. We assume the benefit is more transient corporate than leisure or group focused as much of the strength was in mid-week occupancy. We do not consider the strong individual business travel trends last week to be indicative of a trend. Just as importantly, we see no material impact in last week's results from the coronavirus news.”

 

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AAHOA has joined with the University of Houston Conrad Hilton College of Hotel & Restaurant Management to create a AAHOA Scholarship. AAHOA will contribute a total of $125,000 to UH over five years, beginning in 2016. The contributions will be matched by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, creating a $250,000 fund to be named the AAHOA Student Assistantship & Scholarship Endowment. To find out more about the qualifications or how to apply, please click here. 

There is a positive outlook for sustained transaction volume in 2020 from hotels brokers, but owners should still be realistic about maintaining that trend. Increased labor costs are the main threat to hoteliers' profitability.

Technology is at the forefront of every guest-facing aspect of the hotel industry. Thirteen C-Suite executives from across the hospitality industry share their views on investing in IT and how important it is for every hotelier.

New hotel brands are launching continuously, but hoteliers are becoming more critical while weighing the pros and cons of teaming up with brands. Brand execs want allegiance from owners and managers, so owners are focusing in on why guests return to the same brands.