Exciting news!

 

Hasan Minhaj has been announced as the keynote speaker on Wednesday, April 12, at AAHOACON23.

 

Hasan Minhaj is an acclaimed stand-up comedian, writer, actor, television host, and political commentator, and his Netflix show Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj won two Peabody Awards and two Webby awards. Minhaj has appeared in minor television roles, such as a recurring role on The Morning Show with Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon. In 2019, he was included on the TIME 100 list, a list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

 

Needless to say, AAHOA is ecstatic to have Minhaj join us on the General Session stage in Los Angeles.

 

Are you excited? You should be!

 

AAHOACON23 promises to be bigger and bolder than ever, already surpassing 500+ exhibitors and more than 82,000 square feet of exhibit space. Pair that with world-class keynote speakers, numerous education sessions, and four networking events, including the Welcome Reception at the world-famous LA Coliseum, AAHOACON23 is THE can't-miss event of the year.

 

As previously mentioned, the Welcome Reception will be held at the historic LA Coliseum, home of the USC Trojans.

 

To honor the gravitas of this venue and the 100th anniversary of the LA Coliseum, the Welcome Reception will feature not only an incredible drone show, but spectacular fireworks! As per usual, there'll be plenty of food and drinks for all - the perfect setting to mingle with colleagues and set the tone for the week ahead.

 

REGISTER TODAY for AAHOACON23, so you don't miss out on this Welcome Reception of epic proportions!

 

Another month is here, which means a brand-new edition of Today's Hotelier!

 

• The C-Suite: A Conversation with Representative Beth Van Duyne (R-TX)
• Letter from the Chairman: Increasing Profits and Your Bottom Line
• Stories of Strength: Recognizing the Contributions of the Industry's Pioneering Women

AAHOA Members! Now is the time to book your hotel for AAHOACON23.
 
The NBA playoffs are starting on April 15, and the Los Angeles Clippers have a high chance of participating. This means hotel accommodations are filling up fast. We urge you to book your accommodations for AAHOACON23 as soon as possible.
 
NOTE: This year, you MUST register prior to booking your accommodations.
 
The Hotel Indigo, Sheraton Grand, and E-Central all have four-day availability for AAHOACON23.
 
You can use this chart to determine which hotels still have availability for the convention.
 
Don't delay! We can't wait to see all of you in the City of Angels in April.

AAHOA is thrilled to have released its Point 9 webinar recently and continue to help Franchisees succeed in 2023. The Point 9 webinar indicates that “in the event a dispute between a Franchisor and Franchisee has not been resolved by participating in an informal, in-person meeting with authorized representatives from the parties or by participating in mediation proceedings, the party pursuing its claims in a court of law should do so in the county and state in which the subject Facility is located.”

 

In this webinar, AAHOA President & CEO Laura Lee Blake is joined by Lifetime Member Pimal Patel to discuss why Point 9 is a key point to many Franchisees.

 

“The Franchisors have ample resources. They can hire attorneys. They can easily come to the state where your hotel is located. To your county, to your city,” AAHOA President & CEO Laura Lee Blake explained. “Instead of you, as a small business owner, being required to travel to them. Let’s make it fair and bring it specifically to wherever the facility is located.”

 

 

 

Did you know you can increase staff productivity and guest satisfaction simply by automating your daily housekeeping activities? Learn how technology is helping smart hoteliers boost efficiency with targeted software solutions that allow them to create, customize, and coordinate tasks with the click of a button. Join our webinar to learn how the latest technology leads to faster cleaning and happier guests—both of which are good for business.

 

Truist Securities reports, “Last week’s comparisons incorporate calendar shifts and Omicron considerations. The 2022 and 2023 weeks included President’s Day. However, for 2019, President’s Day was in the prior week (easy holiday shift comp vs. 2019). For the y/y comparisons, by mid-February, Omicron has become less of an easy comp as travel demand picked up by this point of the month last year. Mardi Gras occurred on 2/21 this year vs. 3/1/22 and 3/5/19. New Orleans RevPAR was +122% on Monday vs. 2019. Upscale RevPAR: +15.9% y/y and +9.9% vs. 2019; Upper Midscale RevPAR: +11.0% y/y and +16.4% vs. 2019.”

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

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!

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!

No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman is the travel industry’s most exciting podcast. It's a fun, fast-paced, genre-bending program that peels back the veneer of the travel business. Click here to subscribe to the No Vacancy Podcast. Follow Glenn on Twitter @TravelingGlenn or visit www.rouse.media.

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