AAHOA's story is made up of the stories of thousands of hoteliers living out the American Dream. As part of our 2021 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show, we are collecting the stories of the people who make AAHOA great – people like you. Glenn Haussman's "No Vacancy Podcast" is broadcasting live from right outside the Trade Show at AAHOACON21 and we're asking you to stop by the booth to share with Glenn how the pandemic impacted your business and how AAHOA has helped you on the road to recovery.

One thing you can say for AAHOA Members is they really know how to have a good time! We kicked off AAHOACON21 with a Welcome Reception Tuesday night at The Exchange and Jaxon Beer Garden in downtown Dallas. It was our chance to celebrate the return of in-person events and networking and celebrate we did. Thousands of attendees descended on the unique, innovative downtown venue for a night of networking, food, and fun. Then, on Wednesday night, attendees let off some steam after a day of education, networking and deal-making by converging on Texas Live! for our wildly popular Block Party. Texas Live! offered 11 different venues to choose from, all under one roof, gave attendees the unparalleled opportunity to network with peers, industry executives, and other hospitality professionals. It was an unforgettable celebration of the hospitality industry's resilience and fortitude. A huge thank you to and Best Western Hotels & Resorts for sponsoring the Welcome Reception and to our numerous sponsors of the Block Party who helped make these networking receptions possible. 

The August 2021 issue of Today's Hotelier magazine is now available. In our cover story, the AAHOA Officers – Chairman Biran Patel, Vice Chair Vinay Patel, Treasurer Nishant (Neal) Patel, and Secretary Bharat Patel – share their thoughts and insight on the industry as it stands today, where they think it’s headed, and AAHOA’s role in getting there. Also, Biran Patel looks back on his tenure as Chairman and encourages members to engage with one another, lift each other up, and drive the innovations needed on the road to recovery, while Interim President & CEO Ken Greene addresses the recent rise in hate crimes targeting Asian Americans and urges AAHOA Members to speak out against it. Read the magazine.

AAHOA is excited to announce the addition of yet another Silver Partner - RoomOne Solutions! RoomOne Solutions builds solutions tailored specifically to each client's needs, from nationwide reverse logistics to PTAC refurbishment and smart-room technology solutions. They specialize in PTAC sales, installation, removal, and cleaning, as well as energy management systems. Welcome aboard, RoomOne Solutions!

Truist Securities (formerly SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) reports, “Last week’s RevPAR was up against a -51.1% comparable result in 2020 vs. -54.8% in the prior week’s 2-year run-rate. On a 2-year run-rate, RevPAR was +0.1% vs. -4.2% in the prior week’s 2-year run-rate. Upscale RevPAR: +113.1% y/y and -8.9% over 2 years; Upper Midscale RevPAR: +89.6% y/y and +4.8% over 2 years. Late July leisure demand did not appear to be hurt from the variants. That said, and this is completely our gut feel, we would have anticipated more of a group occupancy pickup from leisure events (especially weddings) into the summer combined with the very modest incremental demand recovery of corporate group. The flatlining of absolute occupancy around 12% so far this summer (down ~45 to 50% versus 2019) feels to us to be a bit of a disappointment.”

 

AAHOA has partnered with AutoClerk to offer AAHOA*PMS, a property management system designed specifically for AAHOA Members. There are pricing options to fit your needs, including subscriptions with no upfront fees, and you can run your hotel from any mobile device with a browser. AutoClerk also offers 24/7 phone support from staff and trainers who each have at least five years of hands-on hotel work experience. Visit www.aahoapms.com for more details and to sign up now!

With the best technology in the industry, DISH Business delivers a premium entertainment experience for properties of all sizes. EVOLVE by DISH lets your guests cast personal content, watch live TV and access the apps they love – all on your in-room TV. Get DISH to give your guests the entertainment they want at prices you’ll love. Visit the website, then contact Tyler Floyd to start saving today!

AAHOA members receive a 10% discount on CBRE’s Hotel Horizons econometric forecast reports of 60 major markets in the United States. Click here to view additional benefits. Contact CBRE Client Services to claim your discount or call 855-223-1200.

With the COVID-19's Delta variant re-accelerating the spread of the virus, some hotels around the world are beginning to ask guests to provide vaccination proof or a current negative COVID-19 test result, leading to speculation that more properties will follow suit.

As any hotelier can attest, the industry has been forced to learn new marketing, sanitizing, and hiring techniques during the pandemic. However, just because the pandemic will eventually end, that doesn't mean the need for change will disappear.

With stories of hotel job vacancies feeling more common each day, one hotelier in Bellingham, Wash., claims to be inundated with applicants, an achievement he credits to his hotel's strong workplace culture. How can you implement these lessons in your hotel?