The 2022 AAHOA Elections credentialing process for eligible voters to verify your identity begins soon on Monday, March 28 and ends April 8. Because this is a new process and we want to ensure you’re thoroughly informed, we recently launched a new Elections Resource Center on AAHOA.com, which has detailed information on everything you need to know, including a new step-by-step video. However, there are two critical things to know before the credentialing process begins:

AAHOA hosted a full house for the AAHOA Women Hoteliers and Young Professionals Happy Hour on Tuesday! Held on the 10th floor Skyline Level of the Marquis during the 2022 Hunter Hotel Investment Conference, the AAHOA Officers also were on hand as we brought together women hoteliers and young professionals for a networking reception that offered attendees a prime opportunity to build meaningful relationships. Thanks to AAHOA Silver Industry Partner Jacaruso for sponsoring this fun event! 

The active participation of our talented, dynamic membership is vital to AAHOA’s success. If you want to make a difference for AAHOA Members, we encourage you to apply to serve on an AAHOA committee. The eight AAHOA committees – Bylaws and Governance, Finance and Audit, Education and Professional Development, Independent Hoteliers, Franchise and Industry Relations, Government Affairs, Convention, and Strategic Planning – all serve vital functions in advancing AAHOA forward toward its strategic goals.

Some of the most lucrative grants and incentives tailored to the hospitality industry are available, but they're for a limited time only. Don't miss out! Book a meeting today to learn which tax credits are available to you before time runs out!

Once the 2022 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show is in the books, we will plunge full speed ahead into our 2022 Charity Golf Tournaments and Regional Conference & Trade Show schedules. Our Charity Golf Tournaments serve as an important component of advancing our mission through community engagement. Our Regional Conferences & Trade Shows are the best way for you to network and connect with local hoteliers, industry professionals, and vendors, and we have an exciting new lineup for 2022! 

Check out our lineup of events coming your way over the next week! Make plans to join us by registering today. (All times are local.)

The final webcast in the AAHOA Women's History Month series will focus on the latest creative ways Tourism Improvement Districts are being used to benefit destination marketing organizations, convention and visitor bureaus, hotels, and other tourism-related businesses. Join us as Tiffany Gallagher, Civitas’ VP of Operations, gives an introduction to TIDs, shares the history behind them, examines some case studies, and provides an overview of the formation process. Register now.

Truist Securities reports, “Last week’s RevPAR was up against a +124.5% comparable result in 2021 vs. -15.8% in the prior week. On a 3-year run-rate (vs. 2019), RevPAR was +9.5% vs. -2.8% in the prior week’s 3-year run-rate. In short, last week was a very decent week across the board: healthy recovery of midweek Upper Upscale demand, still-strong ADR growth for the most part (Upscale less so), resort outperformance, and a slow but progressing recovery in Urban and large-group hotels. Between Ukraine-related issues and rising gas prices, we so far struggle to see a material impact in the high-level market and national stats from STR. ADR growth was very strong vs. 2019 for most chain scales (U.S.: +14%, Luxury +35%, Economy +15%, and Upscale by far the weakest at +5%). Upscale RevPAR: +64.2% y/y and -2.0% over 3 years; Upper Midscale RevPAR: +44.1% y/y and +9.2% over 3 years.”

 

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!

Champion PTAC manufactures full lines of proprietary PTAC solution systems for the hotel, condominium, apartment, and residential markets. With more than 25 years’ experience in the commercial construction industry, Champion-PTAC brings to the commercial and residential markets for the first time leak-free PTAC systems with its patented and proprietary Champion-PTAC Wall Sleeve Design and Condensate Pellet Delivery System. Champion-PTAC’s delivery systems are backed by their 100% leak-free guarantee. Visit the website for more information to get started!

According to a recent market survey, hospitality is making strides toward recovery and exceeding pre-pandemic satisfaction levels, with an overwhelming marjority of guests reporting positive travel experiences as they venture back into the world.

The industry's recovery continues to move forward, with STR reporting occupancy rates of 63.2%, revenue per available room at $91.45, and an average daily rate of $144.68 during early March, the latter of which represents a 7.7% increase over 2019.

Five industry veterans offer insights they've learned during their ascent into executive management and best practices for those planning to follow suit.