Next week, the AAHOA Officers, President & CEO Laura Lee Blake, and Senior Vice President of Government Affairs & Counsel Dean Heyl will attend the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) from January 23-25 in Los Angeles, CA. The ALIS program and its topics are developed with the help of the Program Planning Committee, representing leaders from the hotel and lodging industry, the investment community, and key advisors.

 

Laura Lee and Dean will participate in panel discussions, and Chairman Neal Patel will moderate a session on renovating, rebranding, and conversions. Start the new year by gaining insight into hotel investment and development from AAHOA leadership and other industry-leading executives. Check out the ALIS 2023 Program and register today.

A delegation of AAHOA Members, including AAHOA Treasurer Miraj Patel, North Carolina Regional Director Pinkesh Patel, South Carolina Regional Director Fenil Desai, Director at Large Eastern Division Pinal Patel, Young Professional Director Eastern Division Bhavik Patel, and AAHOA Chairman Neal Patel, kicked off the new year by meeting with dignitaries and leaders from various organizations, including the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (Gujarat Branch). It was an excellent opportunity to come together and learn how we can contribute to India’s future development and inspire the next generation of leaders.

 

AAHOA Chairman Neal Patel also had the honor to participate in the BAPS 100 Celebration. This month-long celebration recognizes Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s everlasting legacy of values, humility, and spirituality in North America. During the event, he had the honor to share the stage with Param Pujya Mahant Swami Maharaj and was able to address 40,000 Bhakto’s from the main stage, sharing his experience and the many ways AAHOA is leading the charge in entrepreneurship and giving back to India.

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. Open positions and eligibility requirements are available at 2023 AAHOA Board Elections.

 

 

Answer the call to volunteer and serve! To apply, click here: 2023-2024 Director Nomination Form.

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!
 
The deadline to submit applications is THIS FRIDAY, January 20, 2023. Check out the eligibility requirements and apply today.

Staff Members of two hotel industry associations donned blue in January to recognize National Human Trafficking Prevention month. AAHOA and the American Hotel & Lodging Association also sought to encourage hotel owners to take advantage of their educational programs on detecting and preventing trafficking in their properties...

 

The Tri-State Regional Conference & Trade Show will kick off the Regional Conference & Trade Shows of 2023 and will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center Olive Branch - Memphis in Olive Branch, MS.
 
The first Regional event of the year will provide a unique place for three regions to come together to showcase the best of the industry and hear from political leaders who support America’s hotel owners. Arkansas Regional Director Danny (Chintu) Patel, Gulf Regional Director Vimal Patel, and Mid South Regional Director Harikrishna (HK) Patel have been working hard behind the scenes to make this event possible, and AAHOA is looking forward to bringing hoteliers together at the first Regional of 2023 for a full day of education, networking, and exploring what our amazing vendors have to offer.
 
Don’t delay! Register for this event today! You can also watch this video and see why AAHOA Members, vendor partners, industry leaders, and elected officials join AAHOA at one or more Regional events.

AAHOA closed out the year by releasing Point 6 of the 12 Points Webinar Series. It's hard to believe we are already halfway through, but there's much more content on the horizon!
 
Point 6 promotes full Franchisor disclosure and greater accountability concerning marketing expenditure, loyalty rewards program, and reservation fees collected from Franchisees. AAHOA President & CEO Laura Lee Blake sheds light on nine questions that can help Franchisees facilitate conversations with their Franchisors on various topics, including loyalty programs.

 

Remember to download the AAHOA 12 Points Educational Primer for extensive details on each of the 12 Points of Fair Franchising. We also invite you to review the webinars for Points 1-5 on the 12 Points Webinar Series Landing Page. Let's continue to promote fairness in the franchise industry in 2023.

An estimated 80% of all doctor visits are directly related to stress or stress-related symptoms such as low energy, poor sleep, and changes in mood. Because the effects of stress can impact the ability to focus and effectively collaborate with co-workers and guests, this webinar offers helpful tips to manage everyday stress.

Ecolab, the global industry leader in hotel cleaning and sanitization, offers preferred pricing to AAHOA Members. Save on laundry, housekeeping, kitchen, pool and spa chemical programs, and more! For more information, please visit the website, then contact Michael Pfister (Michael.pfister@ecolab.com) or call 952-852-0926 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 (jhaggart@guestsupply.com) or visit the website.

AAHOA Members get a 25% discount on the STAR report (during the 1st year of enrollment), 15% discount on Pipeline reports, and a 10% discount on the School Break Report. Click here to view additional benefits, then contact STR at (615) 824-8664, ext. 3504 or info@str.com to get started.

As 2022 fades into memory, hoteliers turn their gaze to 2023 (and beyond), and several key factors are set to shape the industry's short- and long-term future. 

According to a a group representing a key market segment, the coming year holds enormous possibility for a still-recovering industry.

As one of the last market segments to fully recover, business travel is slowly rebounding, with many hoteliers seeing a long-awaited resurgence of convention-related travel.