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As an organization that has long represented the interests of Asian Americans in hospitality, today and every day, AAHOA is proud to celebrate the contributions of our nearly 20,000 members who own 60% of the hotels in the nation and contribute $368.4 billion to the nation's annual GDP.
Learn more about AAHOA's economic impact via our Oxford Study here.
You can also check out this website for more information and educational resources for AAPI Month.
AAHOA President & CEO Laura Lee Blake sat down with No Vacancy Podcast Host Glenn Haussman at AAHOACON23 in Los Angeles, CA, to discuss the biggest takeaways from the nation’s largest event exclusively for hotel owners.
“We have set record levels with our trade show. We actually sold out. It's not just that we had a few extra booths in the corner, and we repurposed them for something else,” Blake said. “We actually sold out. Almost 90,000 square feet tradeshow floor.”
“Thank you, Glenn Haussman, for your amazing work and support of AAHOA over all of these years, including hosting your podcast in the middle of #AAHOACON23!” Blake shared on LinkedIn. “We also loved having you as an incredible tech pitch judge at our annual tech pitch competition.”
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On National Travel and Tourism Week, which is from May 7 to 13, AAHOA is proud to celebrate all that travel does for America’s hotel owners now, and all that it will contribute in the future.
NTTW is an annual tradition to celebrate the U.S. travel community and travel’s essential role in stimulating economic growth, cultivating vibrant communities, creating quality job opportunities, inspiring new businesses, and elevating the quality of life for Americans every day.
Travel is at the heart of the hotel industry. In fact, the travel industry drives 3.5 million guests to stay at AAHOA Member-owned hotels each night, filling all 30 NFL stadiums and all 31 MLB stadiums combined. Additionally, travel generates revenue, allowing AAHOA Members to contribute $368.4 billion to the U.S. GDP and make $24 billion in capital investments.
This year also marks the 40th anniversary of NTTW. Check out the National Travel and Tourism Week 2023 video and get excited to join thousands of travel, tourism, and hospitality professionals to celebrate the value travel holds for the economy, communities, and hotel businesses.
The May 2023 issue is out now! This month, we're taking a close look at a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on AAHOA's rising stars including how AAHOA’s young leaders are finding success through talent, work ethic, and drive, the allure of independence for younger hoteliers, and much more.
Check out some of this month's featured content:
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 AAHOA is continuously striving to stay the foremost advocate and resource for America's hotel owners. Through the educational resources we provide our members, specifically those which focus on Franchise Advocacy, hotel owners continue to gain a better understanding of their rights as Franchisees. Along with the iconic 12 Points of Fair Franchising, AAHOA's best-practice approach to designing, developing, and implementing best-in-class, mutually beneficial franchise systems, AAHOA is introducing the 4 Core Pillars of Franchise Advocacy.
The 4 Core Pillars:
- Mandated Vendors: Brands should not mandate specific vendors when there are multiple vendors selling goods of comparable quality at comparable prices.
- Rebates: Brands should disclose all vendor "rebates," which can also be called "discounts," "refunds," or "allowances," and should be returned to Franchisees through appropriate accounts.
- Loyalty Programs: Brands should reasonably compensate Franchisees when the brand sells loyalty points for cash and then allows travelers to stay at hotels owned by Franchisees.
- New Fees: Brands should not unilaterally or arbitrarily impose new fees on Franchisees that were not disclosed in the official Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) without the approval of the Franchisees or a properly elected Franchise Advisory Council (FAC).
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I have been an AAHOA Member since I was five years old. I've been attending for over 20 years now. We're now an exhibitor, we're a vendor, and we also have speaking engagements. So, I think we are the number one AAHOA Member and we're just so proud to be here and to help our community through their legal issues.
-Pooja Patel, DPA Attorneys at Law
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On Tuesday, May 2, The American Association of Franchisees and Dealers (AAFD), the Coalition of Franchise Associations (CFA), and AAHOA jointly hosted a call for webinar attendees to listen in on a discussion with the Federal Trade Commission.
AAHOA had the privilege of being joined by the Honorable Lina Khan, Chair at the Federal Trade Commission, and the Honorable Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, Commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission. Additionally, each of the three hosting organizations' leadership made statements and asked questions of our guests.
Nearly 1,000 registrants tuned in. It was an excellent opportunity for current and future franchisees to hear from FTC leadership on how they have focused attention on using the FTC’s authority to improve oversight and education within the franchise industry.
Stay tuned for more exciting events, virtual and live, from AAHOA Education.
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HCareers is a real-time, tech-first solution for both employers and professionals in North America's hospitality industry and has placed more than one million professionals in progressive roles within the industry since 2001. They feature more than 25,000 job listings daily and support more than 4,000 registered employers. Hcareers has revolutionized job matching. Use our score to find the BEST opportunities based on YOUR personal profile. Check out the website and get started today!
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From the beginning, every Amana® brand product has been made with the same core philosophy: to provide our customers with high-quality products that are reliable, meet their needs, and last longer than the rest. And we keep that philosophy firmly in mind as we build our industry-leading Amana brand Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTACs) and other heating and cooling products. Amana brand PTACs are designed to simplify your business with plain-and-simple product durability and advanced energy management features, while helping you to create the best environmental experience possible for your customer. For more information, fill out our Contact Us form or check out the website.
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Group whole life insurance issued by MassMutual offer for AAHOA Members with special underwriting! Elect up to $250,000 with only a few health questions to determine insurability; no medical exam required! (Must be enrolled through BeneChoice.) Also available to AAHOA Members through BeneChoice – additional benefits for your employees that are made available at no direct cost to you/the owner! To schedule an appointment to review your life insurance options, please visit www.calendly.com/aahoa.
According to a recent report, the U.S. is seeing a steady increase in hotel-related construction projects being undertaken, demonstrating continued growth and resilience in the wake of the pandemic.
(Source: Hotel Management)
During the past decade, technology-based solutions have revolutionized the hospitality industry, and there are key innovations on the horizon set to further reshape the industry.
(Source: HospitalityNet)
Thanks to fears of inflation, war in Eastern Europe, and myriad other factors, virtually every industry has been touched by concerns about the global supply chain, and restoring the reliability and predictability of those goods and services remains a key to full economic recovery.
(Source: Forbes)
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MAY ISSUE
The May 2023 issue is out now! This month, we're taking a close look at a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on AAHOA's rising stars including how AAHOA’s young leaders are finding success through talent, work ethic, and drive, the allure of independence for younger hoteliers, and much more
Featured Content
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Truist Securities reports, “Overall U.S. RevPAR was +5.6% y/y for the week ending 4/29/2023, per STR, down from the prior week's result of +6.6%, and below the trailing 10-week average of +7.4%. Vs. 2019, RevPAR was +12.0%, down from the prior week’s result of +17.4%, and below the trailing 10-week average of +12.9%. We note that comps have re-normalized following the Easter Holiday shift, as last week was a clean comp. Y/y RevPAR gains last week were driven by strong Group customer performance, up 10.9% y/y, which subsequently drove Upper Upscale segment outperformance (+10.9% y/y). Despite the y/y strong performance, we believe there is still continued opportunity for Group strength going forward as Group occupancy vs. 2019 was still down 9.1%. Upscale RevPAR: +9.5% y/y and +7.2% vs. 2019; Upper Midscale RevPAR: +5.4% y/y and +12.2% vs. 2019.” For more, read the full report here, and read the China/Europe report here.
Come to The NAMA Show, May 10-12, 2023, at Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta to explore the new Imagination Way, a one-of-a-kind experience of fully functioning prototype/application environments that demonstrate how consumer interactions with self-service are shifting – and how you can position your hotel, attraction or business to provide new and rewarding experiences for your customers/guests wherever they live, work or play. Join us to experience real-life applications, connect with thought leaders and meet the partners wo can fulfill the needs of your business. These unattended retail experiences provide more value and convenience with less labor!
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. This is especially true of Imagination Way. You must see it to appreciate it. Enjoy FREE registration (a $499 value) when you register HERE. Learn more about The NAMA Show HERE.
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AAHOA North Pacific Town Hall - Milpitas, CA
