Ever since Hurricane Ian made landfall on September 28, AAHOA has provided support, resources, and communication to our members, specifically those who have been affected by the Category 4 storm.

 

The widespread damage of Hurricane Ian is severe, but no one comes together after an emergency the way Florida's hospitality industry comes together. The AAHOA community stands with everyone who has been impacted by Hurricane Ian, so please do not hesitate to reach out to the team of Florida Ambassadors, as well as your regional director.

 

Because of the extensive damage, and to better AAHOA's ability to help, we have created this survey for all Florida members with hotel property damage so AAHOA can better determine next steps and provide assistance.

 

As the recovery efforts continue, please be aware of some of the following:

For more resources and the contact information of AAHOA Leadership in Florida, click here.

 

AAHOA's Charity Golf Tournament is, without a doubt, one of the most exciting and impactful ways hundreds of hoteliers give back to their communities. This year alone, AAHOA raised a total of $333,529 for 18 charities across the U.S.

 

Some of those charities focus on helping kids beat cancer, feeding hardworking families, promoting the rich Indian culture and heritage, and so much more! The charity golf tournament series kicked off in May, and went on over the course of the summer. Whether you could join us for one tournament, or multiple tournaments, this video showcases AAHOA's commitment to advancing our mission through community engagement.

 

WATCH the video today as we highlight one of the many charities we raised money for, Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities, and see why members, industry partners, and vendors continuously show up for friendly rounds of competitive golf, networking, and raising money for incredible local charities year after year.

 

We are less than two weeks away from the AAHOA HerOwnership Conference & Retreat, taking place October 26-27. The inaugural event is the first of its kind designed to elevate and inspire women hoteliers.

 

AAHOA is incredibly excited for the packed two-day schedule full of inspiring speakers and sessions who will be sharing everything from wellness techniques to work-life balance, to keynotes on executive presence and access to capital.

 

One of the panels we are proud to promote is the Women in Ownership: Trends & Opportunities, which will consist of an overview of industry trends, uncovering opportunities, and why the time is NOW for women to get more involved and make their dreams a reality. The panel will be moderated by industry leader Rachel Humphrey, founder of Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance. AAHOA Members and women hoteliers Komal (Tina) Patel, Nancy (Nayana) Patel, and Roshani Patel will be panel speakers.

 

If you're ready to connect with fellow women hoteliers, and get face time with some of the biggest and most recognized brands in the industry, register now before it's too late! This event is FREE to attend, is capped, and WILL sell out. We don't want anyone to miss out on this incredible opportunity designed FOR women, BY women.

 

WATCH the HerOwnership roundtable video, taken at AAHOACON22, where an esteemed panel was held with some of AAHOA's female leaders on how women can achieve a successful hospitality career. Panelists included AAHOA Past Chair Jagruti Panwala (2019-2020); Lina Patel, Female Director Eastern Division; Tejal N. Patel, Female Director Western Division; and Tina Patel, AAHOA Lifetime Member of Fairbrook Hotels.

October is upon us, and we have exciting events happening throughout the month! Check out our lineup of events coming your way. Make plans to join us by registering today. (All times are local.)

How do you determine if you have a comprehensive and competitively priced cyber liability insurance policy? What exposures and coverages should you be aware of if looking to buy a cyber liability policy for the first time? This webinar will take an in-depth look at cyber liability exposures and provide details from actual claims. Join us to discuss the types of coverage hotel owners should consider when looking to buy or renew a cyber liability policy.

 

Truist Securities reports, “Last week’s RevPAR was up against a +74.9% comparable result in 2021 vs. +75.4% in the prior week. On a 3-year run-rate (vs. 2019), RevPAR was +12.8 vs. +12.9% in the prior week’s 3-year run-rate. Upscale RevPAR: +25.6% y/y and +5.3% over 3 years; Upper Midscale RevPAR: +15.7% y/y and +13.4% over 3 years. There was a holiday shift in 2022 (Yom Kippur in the middle of the week) vs. 2021 with no similar holiday. Normally, such a holiday falling midweek is a negative for business and Group travel, but surprisingly that was not the case this year. Group business at +48.9% y/y was particularly strong. We surmise that results were helped by lapping the Delta variant at this time last year and perhaps reflective of the many groups that had not met prior to the pandemic. Whatever the exact cause, this was a good result. There was no holiday shift vs. 2019.”

For more, read the full report here, and read the China/Europe report here.

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!

Better Buildings provides hotel owners with free technology solutions, market expertise, and a network of peers to identify cost-saving efficiency measures. Contact Holly Carr (Holly.Carr@EE.Doe.Gov) for more information on the Department of Energy's drive to make the nation’s homes, commercial buildings, and industrial plants more energy efficient.

Despite inflation creep, an overall cooling of the American job market, and continued difficulties finding qualified workers, hospitality-related hiring continued to outpace most other industries in September.

The global travel market is continuing its steady rebound, according to data from STR, with overall performance expected to improve further as more Asian countries emerge from COVID-related lockdowns.

After a long wait, meetings-related travel appears to be slowly returning, with meeting-space occupancy rates climbing closer to pre-pandemic levels in the past few months.