The month of December brings yet another installment in the 12 Points Webinar Series! Point 5, which covers vendor exclusivity, rebates, and affiliated companies as vendors was released this Tuesday. 

 

Point 5 of AAHOA's 12 Points of Fair Franchising sheds lights on mandated vendors, rebates and kickbacks, and increased costs of products and services, all of which can ultimately raise prices for hotel guests. In this latest webinar, President & CEO Laura Lee Blake and Lifetime Member Vimal Patel share the importance of Point 5 and why Franchisees should be free to buy conforming goods from any vendor, not just those mandated by the Franchisor.

 

"The vendor issues have astronomically become a problem financially, as well as a disservice in the products that brands are forcing and mandating onto the franchisees," AAHOA Lifetime Member Vimal Patel explained.

 

If you haven't already, we strongly encourage you to watch the previous webinars on AAHOA's 12 Points landing page. The 12 Points Webinar Series is a powerful educational tool to help current and future Franchisees understand the terms in franchise agreements.

Interested in participating in the 2023 AAHOA Elections? You should be! Voting for your volunteer leaders is your way to help guide the future of AAHOA and have your voice heard on issues that matter to you.

 

 

If you are an annual member, you can sign up for automatic renewals or upgrade your membership 24/7 at MyAAHOA.com. Please email info@aahoa.com or call 404-816-5759 with any questions. We want as many AAHOA Members as possible to be ready to participate in our elections. 

Take advantage of the opportunity and register to attend AAHOACON23, taking place April 11-14 in Los Angeles by December 31 for Early Bird registration prices! AAHOACON23 registration fees will increase on January 1, 2023, so make sure you receive the lowest rate available by registering today!

 

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AAHOA is accepting applications for the 2023 Tech Pitch Competition, which will take place at AAHOACON23.

 

Technology has revolutionized the hospitality industry, and the COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased the rate at which hotel businesses adopted innovative strategies to keep up with the times. Now, more than ever, technology-based companies are solving everyday issues for hotel owners, their staff, and their guests. AAHOA wants to help showcase these cutting-edge solutions at the 2023 Tech Pitch Competition.

 

Select companies will pitch to seasoned judges with expertise in technology and hospitality. The winner will receive a complimentary booth at AAHOACON24, exposure to over 6,000 attendees in Los Angeles at AAHOACON23, and much more!

 

And that's a wrap, folks! The 2022 AAHOA Regional Conference & Trade Show season is officially over. Nearly 200 hoteliers made it our to the final Regional event in Round Rock, TX, for a day full of connecting, deal-making, and education. The excitement and energy around our Regional events from AAHOA Members and Industry Partners matter to us, and the enthusiasm and dedication helped make this year's Regional Conferences & Trade Shows season the best one yet. Here's some of our highlights for this Regionals season:

Thank you to AAHOA Board Members, Members, Industry Partners, and the tireless efforts of the AAHOA Team for making this the most successful Regionals season thus far!

How does social media impact your hotel? In today’s increasingly technological world, the use of social media for travel has become a powerful marketing tool. During this webinar we will discuss why social media is essential, what social accounts are most relevant to hotels, and how to create an effective social media strategy.

Truist Securities reports, “Last week’s RevPAR was against a +126.7% comparable result in 2021 vs. +117.1% in the prior week. On a 3-year run-rate (vs. 2019), RevPAR was +14.0% vs. +1.7% in the prior week’s 3-year run-rate. Upscale RevPAR: +21.0% y/y and +6.4% over 3 years; Upper Midscale RevPAR: +11.3% y/y and +13.5% over 3 years. Last week's results were a healthy recovery from the soft demand in the prior week, particularly seen in midweek occupancy (+ individual business and group). While December is an imperfect month to analyze due to seasonally reduced travel, the good news is we did not see two soft clean comp weeks in a row.”

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

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 (Tyler.floyd@dish.com) to start saving today!

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With increasing numbers of guests reporting a preference for hotels that practice earth-friendly behaviors, here are several key ways hoteliers can reduce their carbon footprint.

With 2022 nearly, complete, it's time for a deeper examination of a year filled with recovery, bleisure travel, inflation, and much more.

With tech-based solution providers popping up in all facets of the industry, here are a few key technology offerings hoteliers should be familiar with when considering their next offering.