On Saturday, November 19, at Game Point Event Center in Orlando, FL, AAHOA is holding its first-ever National Volleyball Tournament.

 

This exciting event is free for all teams competing in this tournament. It's the perfect opportunity to get some exercise in while competing against AAHOA Members from across the country, so be sure to register if you are interested in particiapting before the extended deadline of 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, November 11.

 

Non-competing guests are also welcome to attend, but be sure to R.S.V.P. early to ensure enough food and drink for all.

 

See you in Orlando!

AAHOA is proud to announce that Today’s Hotelier magazine, the official publication of AAHOA, won three 2022 MarCom Platinum Awards. Two of the awards recognized the overall magazine quality and design of Today’s Hotelier July Issue. The third award recognized our three-part feature on the labor shortage.

 

The MarCom Awards honor excellence in marketing and communication while recognizing the creativity, hard work, and generosity of industry professionals. Since its inception in 2004, MarCom has evolved into one of the largest and most respected creative competitions in the world. Each year, about 6,500 print and digital entries are submitted from all over the world.

 

Today’s Hotelier provides a wealth of practical guidance on everyday life as a hotel owner. Each month, AAHOA’s go-to publication covers various industry topics, such as financing, F&B, OTAs, and interior design. The publication also received a Platinum MarCom Award in 2021 and a Gold MarCom Award in 2020.

 

AAHOA is proud to celebrate and share this achievement with our members, and is committed to continuing to provide quality industry content for America’s hotel owners. To learn more about the MarCom Awards, visit marcomawards.com. 

November is officially here! Although the end of 2022 draws near, we still have plenty of events for you to get involved with. Check out our lineup of events coming your way. Make plans to join us by registering today. (All times are local.)

San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan, a nationally recognized expert on human trafficking, explains how to recognize and effectively respond to the warning signs of this crime, which often hides in plain sight. Hotels and motels are the most commonly reported venues for sex trafficking and as such are critical partners in the fight against this modern-day slavery. Learn the laws and definitions of human trafficking, the difference between sex and labor trafficking, the red flags, and what steps you should take to ensure a safer environment for your guests, employees, and the community at large. This webinar could fulfull legal requirements for hotel/motel education on human trafficking.

 

Truist Securities reports, “Last week’s RevPAR was against +89.7% comparable result in 2021 vs. +84.5% in the prior week. On a 3-year run-rate (vs. 2019), RevPAR was +1.1% vs. +27.8% in the prior week’s 3-year run-rate. Upscale RevPAR: +22.8% y/y and -7.0% over 3 years; Upper Midscale RevPAR: +13.0% y/y and +4.9% over 3 years. The calendar shift of Halloween was a small negative to the y/y results and more negatively impactful versus the 2019 comp, especially on group (holiday moved by a week). This RevPAR impact from the holiday was as expected. If one takes the average for the past two weeks (vs. 2019 and vs. 2021), which nets-out the Halloween comp and compares to the several weeks prior, we see very similar and healthy results. Trends reflect the returning of business and group travel and steady leisure.”

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

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While room revenues are up, labor costs remain high, thanks to a continued worker shortage.

Young people do not find the hospitality industry to be an attractive career choice because they don’t think the sector pays well, according to a nationwide survey.

Though vacation rentals continue to compete for market share, some travelers are returning to, or sticking with, hotels thanks to several key factors, including price, cleanliness, and convenience.