Exciting news! The complimentary registration for AAHOA Lifetime Members for AAHOACON24 has been extended until Friday, February 16.
 
Three reasons to ensure you don't miss the deadline:
 
🌐 Industry's Premier Gathering: Immerse yourself in hospitality's leading event, uniting the industry's best and brightest for unrivaled networking, learning, and connection.
 
🏨 Largest AAHOA Member Assembly: Be part of the largest gathering of AAHOA Members, the powerhouse behind 60% of U.S. hotels. This is where industry trends are set, alliances are forged, and success stories unfold.
 
💼 Expansive Trade Show Floor: Explore the largest trade show floor in hospitality, where innovation meets opportunity. Discover the latest trends, connect with cutting-edge solutions, and elevate your business.
 
Register by February 16, attend the convention, and qualify for a refund within 30 days post-event. Your hospitality journey awaits – don't miss this unparalleled experience!

🎉 Get Ready for an Unbeatable Opportunity With Our Register-to-Win Contest!
 
Join the excitement for the 2024 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show and lock in your chance to win one of five amazing prizes!

 

Don't miss out! Register between January 30 and February 16 to be automatically entered.
For full rules and details, visit AAHOACON.com/sweepstakes.

 

 

This month, we take a special look at the industry from the perspective of the young professional, including the importance of seeking mentorship, AAHOA's new HYPE Ownership initiative, a deep dive on the 2024 advocacy priorities, and much more.

 

Nominate yourself or a fellow hotelier for one of seven awards to be announced at AAHOACON24. Nominations are due February 9.

 

Lifetime Members need to register by February 16 to qualify for complimentary registration.

 

Register for AAHOACON24 by February 16 for a chance to win one of 5 prizes, including a $400 Visa gift card and round trip coach airfare for one to Orlando. Winners will be announced Tuesday, February 20.

 

The last chance to renew your annual membership as a part of AAHOA criteria to be eligible to vote in AAHOA Elections is February 19.

 

The last chance to cancel your event registration or secure the best rate with early-bird pricing is March 3.

 

The participation and talent of our dynamic membership is vital to AAHOA's success. If you want to make a difference for AAHOA Members and the hospitality community, we encourage you to apply to serve as an AAHOA Ambassador.

Do you already own an independent hotel? Have you ever thought about it? 

 

We are offering at #AAHOACON24, at no additional cost, an in-depth workshop and post-event networking reception on Tuesday, April 2, from 1:30 to 5 p.m. 

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After finishing 2023 with record highs in ADR and RevPAR, hoteliers are optimistic the strong performances will continue well into the rest of this year, perhaps outpacing the domestic economy as a whole.
(Source: CoStar)

In recognition of Hospitality Worker Appreciation Day on Feb. 22, the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division is hosting a training webinar covering federal regulations regarding wages, benefits, and employer responsibility in the hospitality industry.
(Source: U.S. Department of Labor)

Effectively operating a hotel requires a multi-faceted and nimble approach involving constant assessment, a clearly defined vision, an ongoing improvement plan, and much more.
(Source: HospitalityNet)

Truist Securities reports, “Overall U.S. RevPAR was +1.7% y/y for the week ending 2/3/2024, per STR, below the prior week's result of +4.8 y/y% and above the trailing 10-week average of +1.2%. Last week's results were again led by Group (RevPAR +10.3% y/y) and we assume driven by corporate and association workweek demand. Upper Upscale and Urban occupancies were ~ +10-12% y/y on Monday and Tuesday nights. By contrast, Midscale and Economy RevPAR remains down low-to-mid single digits y/y. Leisure remains mixed across the chain scales with U.S. RevPAR on Saturday night -0.1%. Weekend RevPAR for Resorts was more positive at ~ +8% y/y. Weekly Upscale RevPAR: +4.9% y/y; Upper Midscale RevPAR: +0.7% y/y.”
For more, read the full report here, and read the China/Europe report here.