We’ve been planning for months, but AAHOACON23 is now only a day away. We have received an enormous amount of positive feedback that attendees are truly excited to gather in Los Angeles for the 2023 AAHOA Convention and Trade Show.
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As you know, AAHOA secured a record level of booth sales for the Trade Show at AAHOACON23, making it the largest in AAHOA history. AAHOACON23 sold more than 90,000 square feet of exhibit space and is expected to exceed 2019 attendee registration totals.
I can’t wait for you to see what AAHOA has in store this year, including the education sessions, masterclasses, tech pitch competition, the never-before-seen/brand-new AAHOA Garage, and much more!
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AAHOA’s staff and Convention Committee have been working nonstop for months to make this year the best one yet.
Whether for networking, education, general sessions, learning, connecting, or simply having FUN, we’re grateful to those who have made the commitment to join us in Los Angeles!
It means the world to us that you’ve made the necessary sacrifices to be here.
We hope you walk away from AAHOACON23 feeling like it was a week well-spent, so be sure to take full advantage of all it has to offer.
We can’t wait to see old friends, make new ones, and celebrate our accomplishments over the past year.
Wishing you an unforgettable event,
Nishant (Neal) Patel, CHO, CHIA
AAHOA Chairman (2022-2023)
Share your excitement about attending AAHOACON23 by documenting your travels to and from – and experience during – the event and tagging AAHOA on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram using the hashtag #AAHOACON23. There's no better way to let the world know what a great time you're having.
We'll include some of our favorite posts in the daily newsletter we'll send out next week and on the big screens before General Session each day, so have fun with it!
 We hope you're ready for an amazing day. If you need a reminder of what a powerful experience attending AAHOACON can be, here are a few thoughts from past attendees who are just as excited as we are to kick things off today.
"[AAHOACON] is a great opportunity to see our distributor and partners, for one, but also to see the hotel community in general. AAHOA is a tightly knit community and you really get a sense of family and how much everyone values their business, properties, and hotels." - Christopher Gole, HBO Hospitality
"Something that sets AAHOACON apart is the number of people who come to the convention [as well as] their passion for what they're doing with their hotels. They're always on the lookout for new things that are coming up, as well as innovations." - Janice Tatta, Cobblestone Hotels
We hope you've packed some comfortable shoes and have an ample supply of caffeine at the ready, because there will be a lot going on at AAHOACON23. We certainly can't cover everything here, so these are just a few highlights for the coming week.
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Masterclasses, young professionals' events, education sessions, the Trade Show floor, content specifically for women hoteliers, the Tech Pitch competition, and so much more
This week is going to be jam-packed with opportunities for hoteliers across the industry to better equip themselves with the tools necessary to identify, address, and overcome the countless obstacles they face on a daily basis. Let's do this!
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Wednesday General Session Keynote Speaker: Hasan Minhaj
Join us as comedian, writer, and Peabody award-winning entertainer Hasan Minhaj will help us kick off day 1 of AAHOACON23 as our first (of three!) keynote speaker during the morning's general session!
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The AAHOA Garage
The AAHOA Garage is a game-changing platform designed to give you an immersive experience on the trade-show floor. Watch as our knowledgeable and resourceful industry partners help you learn what to do and how to do it right when it comes to dozens of everyday projects that always seem to be at the top of a hotel’s maintenance or operations to-do list.
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Thursday General Session Keynote Speaker: Swami Brahmaviharidas
Swami Brahmaviharidas, BAPS, is an inspiring leader and relentless champion of humanitarian causes worldwide, he spearheads the Global Outreach of BAPS to spread harmony and collaboration of all generations and backgrounds. He has played a key role in some of the most recent global events at the call of the Indian Government and Heads of State. Don’t miss your chance to hear from this incredible leader.
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Raas Garba Night
The highly anticipated Raas Garba Night will feature an evening filled with energetic and playful folk dancing in which everyone – women, men, children, families – can participate. Seeing all the amazing outfits on display will lift your spirits almost as much as the dancing.
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Friday General Session Keynote Speaker: Honorable Sadhguru
Founder and head of the Isha Foundation, spiritual leader Honorable Sadhguru is the founder and head of the Isha Foundation, based in Coimbatore, India. He is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Inner Engineering: A Yogi’s Guide to Joy and Karma: A Yogi’s Guide to Crafting Your Destiny, and a frequent speaker at international forums.
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Gala Night
Close out AAHOACON23 in style at this Black Tie Bollywood/Hollywood-themed event, which features entertainment from singer-songwriter, composer, actor, producer, writer, and social worker Mika Singh. This immensely popular event promises to be a night you won’t forget. |
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The AAHOACON23 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 AAHOACON23 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!
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The AAHOA 2023 Election will take place on April 13. Here, we’re answering some of the most common questions to ensure you’re ready to make your voice heard and participate.
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To be eligible to vote in the 2023 AAHOA Elections, you must:
- Have become a Lifetime Member on or before December 31, 2022; or
- Have paid Annual Membership dues no less than twice in the previous three calendar years; and renew your annual membership for 2023 on or before Monday, March 13, 2023.
- Completed the credentialing process to use the Voatz app between March 22 and April 7.
If you did NOT complete the credentialing process prior to AAHOACON23, you will NOT be able to participate in the 2023 AAHOA Elections.
Need more information? Contact us at info@aahoa.com.
For a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know before voting, including a full list of the 2023 candidates and their bios, be sure to visit the AAHOA Elections Resource Center.
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We want to welcome everyone to AAHOACON23 properly! Please join us for the 2023 AAHOACON Welcome Reception tomorrow evening.
Date
Tuesday, April 11
Time
7:30-9:30 pm
Location
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Transportation
Load buses at Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall, Figueroa Drive Entrance, beginning at 7 p.m.
What to expect
Spectacular fireworks, an epic drone show, local food trucks, DJs, tailgating games, and much more
Attire
We encourage you to wear your favorite team jersey
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We can't wait to see all the on-the-ground Tweets, posts, photos, and more when everyone gets here for #AAHOACON23. Here are just a few examples of activity we've seen on social media thus far.
Don't forget to use the #AAHOACON23 hashtag so we can see and share your posts.
AAHOA would like to thank all our valued sponsors for their support, partnership, and participation at AAHOACON23! You are a vital part of making this event possible. We couldn’t do it without you.
The on-site, printed AAHOACON23 Show Guide also is available in a digital format. Get a sneak peek at the all convention details – be sure to check it out here or by clicking the image below.
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