In our ongoing quest to provide our members with the latest information, resources, news, and happenings at AAHOA, we recently launched two new newsfeeds on our website.  The AAHOA Advocacy Newsfeed, which is updated nearly every day, is dedicated to news related specifically to AAHOA's advocacy initiatives, providing timely updates as they become available. The AAHOA Broadcast Newsfeed features daily updates on the latest AAHOA information, coverage, and initiatives but also includes news from other sources that help our members and partners stay abreast of the latest happenings.

AAHOA is looking for motivated members who are ready and willing to help us achieve the goals laid out in our 2021-2023 Strategic Plan. Serving on the AAHOA Board of Directors provides a rewarding opportunity to help drive the strategic direction of a national association dedicated to advancing and protecting the interests of hotel owners. The nomination period runs through February 14, 2022, and there are nine open positions. For a list of open positions and eligibility requirements, check out AAHOA.com/2022candidates.

The global supply chain continues to be strained, impacting the hospitality industry like never before. Labor and supply shortages, now exacerbated by the delta variant, along with rising prices have created various challenges for hotel operators. Join Eleanor Waddell, Vice President of Business Development at Club Blue Partner Avendra, as she reviews current supply chain challenges, inflation impacts, and what you can do to mitigate these issues. Watch the on-demand video at any time.

Understanding and respecting different cultures is vital in a business world that grows more diverse every day. For your company to be successful, you must be culturally sensitive and competent with your employees and your teams must be the same when serving customers of different backgrounds. Join us at 11 a.m. EDT Wednesday, November 3 as Seema Jain, Founder of Seva Global, discusses proven strategies for achieving a more enlightened and impactful approach when engaging with a diverse clientele and staff. Register today!

 

Independent public adjusters are invaluable members of your insurance claim settlement team for help in dealing with commercial or residential catastrophic loss. Negotiating a claim after a devastating event such as a fire, flood, earthquake, hurricane, or any natural disaster is a monumental task. The insurance company will use their team to attempt to minimize your loss. That’s where we come in. WorldClaim Global Claims Management is a 33-year-old international firm of public insurance adjusters advocating on behalf of commercial, institutional and individual policyholders. We provide the highest level of claims management services to clients around the globe. For more information, visit our website, then contact Russell Heath today.

Guest Supply, a Sysco Company, is the leading provider of operating supplies and equipment to the lodging industry. With product development and design, manufacturing, and a direct to property sales force, Guest Supply is the only vertically integrated company in the industry. From 16 company-owned-and-operated Sales and Distribution Centers, Guest Supply services more than 26,000 hotels in the U.S. with a comprehensive product line that meets the needs of hotels at all market levels. For more info, contact Justin Haggart or visit the website. 

AAHOA is proud to collaborate with Kennesaw State University to establish the Michael Leven and Lee Dushoff AAHOA Scholarship for Compassionate Leadership. This annual scholarship will support students seeking an undergraduate degree in hospitality management. For more on the qualifications and how to apply, please contact Seth Walker or call 470-578-2206. To make a tax-deductible contribution to the scholarship endowment, please click here. 

As the industry continues to wrestle with the pandemic and its far-reaching effects, hoteliers are working through myriad issues that may or may not cause lasting changes to their businesses. How do you know the difference between a fleeting fix and a permanent procedure?

In the midst of a raft of well-documented labor challenges, some properties are getting creative with employee perks, including free valet parking and scheduling flexibility to attract and retain workers.

According to a recent survey, American-based hoteliers are optimistic ahead of the U.S. border's reopening on November 8, with many expecting an uptick in bookings to follow.