AAHOA Chairman Bharat Patel interviewed top Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy yesterday during the first AAHOA 2024 Presidential Candidate Forum in its series.  

 

Like many of AAHOA’s Members, Ramaswamy is a first-generation American and understands the complexities of the American Dream.

 

Ramaswamy talked about how his parents, who emigrated from Southern India, had gone on to live the full American Dream as AAHOA Chairman Bharat Patel has, and as so many AAHOA Members have. He talked about raising his sons in Ohio and his hope to provide for them the same way his parents provided for him. But he expressed concerns:

 

“I am worried that the American Dream that we talked about, that idea that you get ahead through your own hard work, and commitment and dedication, meritocracy that you get ahead, not in the color of your skin, but on the content of your character, and your contributions; that American Dream isn't going to exist for our sons, our kids in their generation, unless we all do something about it.”

 

Ramaswamy went on to say, “We might think that politics, government – that's somebody else's problem, that I'm not interested in politics, well, you might not be interested in politics, but politics is interested in you. And that's the lesson we've learned, you might not be interested in the government, but the government is interested in you, and will stop you and your kids from achieving that American Dream, from living according to principles of merit and meritocracy, unless we all step up and do our part.”

 

Hey there, future women hospitality leaders! 🌟 The 2023 AAHOA HerOwnership Conference & Retreat is right around the corner, and we want to make sure you haven't missed any of the updates.

 

📑 Have you downloaded the updated agenda yet? 📑 Make sure you download the agenda for this year's conference so you can make time for every session and plan ahead. New additions to the updated agenda include Keynote speaker Mira Hole, Managing Director - Global Head of Digital, Data, Distribution, and Global Co-Chair Women on the Move, Asset & Wealth Management, J.P. Morgan. Also, start shopping for your attire for the HerOwnership Pink Party: Inspired by Barbie, Brought to You by HBO!

 

📅 But that's not all! Don't forget to secure your spot at the conference by registering today. We are less than a month away, and you won't want to miss this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with other women in the world of hospitality. 🏨💼

 

Here's a quick checklist:
✅ Register for the conference
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Time: 2-2:45 p.m. EDT
Day: Monday, October 16
Company: Denton
Panelists: Raja J. Patel and Michael J. McGee
Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7775280473100534615
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