We have some exciting updates and announcements for AAHOACON22! Please note that due to changing circumstances, the following events and times have changed.

Updates for Thursday, April 14 General Session on Thursday now begins at 8:15 a.m. sharp. Doors open at 8 a.m., so get there early to snag your seat!  Keynote speaker, podcaster, and best-selling author Jay Shetty will now be onstage during General Session on Thursday, April 14. (Previously, he was scheduled for Friday, April 15).  General Session Details: A full lineup of speakers and the content you can expect to find at each General Session is now updated in full in the 2022 Event App.

For all of the latest information and updates, download the AAHOACON22 Event App, available for iOS and Android.

It’s hard to believe, but AAHOACON is almost here!

AAHOACON22 is a day away, and it’s obvious from all the feedback that attendees are truly excited. You can feel the energy, anticipation, and eagerness to get back together to see familiar faces, make new friends, and network with the best of the best in the hospitality industry. Wait until you see what AAHOA has in store for you this year. AAHOA’s staff and Convention Committee have been working around the clock to make this year the best one yet. Whether for education, inspiration, deal-making, networking, or simply having FUN, we have an incredible lineup for this year’s event.

To everyone who has already registered to attend and are headed to Baltimore, it means so much to us that you’ve made the necessary sacrifices to be here. We hope you find AAHOACON22 to be immeasurably enriching and rewarding, and a valuable experience.

We can’t wait to see our old friends, make new ones, and celebrate the hard work we’ve all put in over the past few months.

Wishing you a memorable event, 

Vinay Patel
AAHOA Chair (2021-2022) 

Are you on the ground in Baltimore yet? We've seen some friendly faces already, so be sure to share your AAHOACON22 experience with the world on social media and tagging AAHOA on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram using the hashtag #AAHOACON22.

And we'll include some of our favorite posts in the daily newsletter we'll send each morning this week and on the big screens before General Session each day, so have fun with it. We'll be on the lookout for the best of the best.

Every year, I look forward to AAHOA’s National Convention. It is such an awesome opportunity to network, do business, and continue building genuine relationships with our customers!

– Matthew Hostetler, Chief Development Officer, Red Roof

We have a full week of excitement headed your way and a slate packed with amazing keynote speakers, entertainment, education, inspiration, and so much more. Here are just a few quick highlights.

	Tuesday, April 12 Welcome Reception M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens We will open the 2022 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show with a Welcome Reception at M&T Bank Stadium, located about 1.5 miles, or a short 15-minute walk, from the Baltimore Convention Center. Our popular Welcome Reception is our chance to celebrate coming together for AAHOACON22 in Baltimore at the Ravens' stadium. Join thousands of fellow attendees and industry peers for an unforgettable celebration as we kick off AAHOACON22 in style.
	Wednesday, April 13 Keynote Speaker: Ray Lewis Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis was a two-time Super Bowl champion, Super Bowl MVP, and Defensive Player of the Year during his 17-year career.
	Wednesday, April 13 AAHOA Block Party: Power Plant Live! AAHOA will be hosting our wildly popular Block Party at Power Plant Live! during AAHOACON22! Offering 11 different venues and the Power Plant Live! Alley to choose from, all under one roof, AAHOA’s biggest bash of the year will give you the unparalleled opportunity to network with peers, industry executives, and other hospitality professionals in a festive atmosphere full of food, fun, and friends. Always one of the top highlights of the convention, the Block Party is not to be missed!
	Thursday April 14 Women Hoteliers Session & Luncheon Guest Speaker: Heather Penney One of our most popular sessions at AAHOACON each year, this year’s Women’s Session and Luncheon is not to be missed. Featuring guest speaker Heather “Lucky” Penney, the first and only woman in the 121st Fighter Squadron, you’ll walk away inspired and energized by her unique story related to leadership, balancing fighter aviation with motherhood, risk-taking, and how to take on the “impossible.” Attend this session and luncheon to network with fellow women hoteliers, make new connections, and learn from one of our country’s heroes.

If you're looking for things to do at AAHOACON22, you're doing it wrong. There are countless opportunities to connect with longtime friends, make new connections, gain in-depth knowledge about the industry, and so much more. Here's a quick preparation primer to get you started off on the right foot.

Download the AAHOA App
The AAHOACON22 app contains all the info you need to navigate the convention as easily as possible, including registration, agendas, speakers, Trade Show exhibitors, info for electronic voting, and so much more! Don’t miss any of the action – get the app from the app store (iOS and Android) TODAY!
 
With the AAHOACON22 app, you can:

• Create your personalized convention agenda
• Navigate the Trade Show floor
• Network with attendees and exhibitors
• Book appointments to meet with exhibitors
• Get exclusive news and updates
• And much more!

E-voting is here!  

The 2022 AAHOA Elections process is now completely online, which means eligible voters can cast your ballots regardless of where you’re geographically located. To participate in the voting process, you should have already: Confirmed that you’re eligible to vote. Completed the credentialing process to verify your identity using the 2022 voting app, Voatz, between March 28 and April 8. Gained access to a smartphone where you can cast your vote using Voatz. Make sure you’ve reviewed and are familiar with the candidates and positions at AAHOA.com/2022Candidates, then be available to cast your vote via your smartphone when the polls are open: Thursday, April 14, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDT Friday, April 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. EDT

If you did NOT complete the credentialing process prior to AAHOACON22, you will NOT be able to participate in the 2022 AAHOA Elections. Need more information? Contact us at info@aahoa.com.

There's still time to register
Have you registered for AAHOACON22? It's not too late, and we'd love to welcome you to the Baltimore Convention Center for a week of education, networking, entertainment, and much more.

Throughout the week, we'll be building on the momentum we created last year in Dallas. Last year's event proved there is nothing quite like gathering in person with friends old and new to network, learn, get inspired, and make deals on the Trade Show floor.

Click the image below to register and we'll see you soon.

Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact AAHOA at 404-816-5759 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. EDT Monday-Friday or via email at info@aahoa.com.

As we draw closer to the start of AAHOACON22, we want to take a few moments to thank everyone who is documenting their excitement on social media using the hashtag #AAHOACON22. We're looking forward to seeing you all in person very soon.

Don't forget to include tag us with the hashtag so we can share some of our favorite examples this week in this daily newsletter and on the big screens before each day's General Session.

AAHOA would like to thank all our valued sponsors for their support, partnership, and participation at AAHOACON22! You are a vital part of making this event possible. We couldn’t do it without you.

The on-site, printed AAHAOCON22 Show Guide also is available in a digital format. Get a sneak peek at all convention details – be sure to check it out here or by clicking the image below.