The month of May is AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander) Heritage Month to celebrate the contributions that generations of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have made to American history, society, and culture.

 

The theme for the May 2024 observance of AANHPI Heritage Month is Advancing Leaders Through Innovation, the culmination of the 2021-2024 series highlighting our nation's efforts in "Advancing Leaders."

 

Stay tuned for content from AAHOA recognizing this meaningful month.

Now that AAHOACON is over, it's time for one of the most exciting times of the year... AAHOA Regionals season!

 

Whether you own one hotel or several, AAHOA encourages you to register and attend a Regional Conference in every region in which you own properties. Everyone in the industry is invited to attend for unbeatable networking and educational opportunities.

 

Every AAHOA Regional Conference & Trade Show includes:

Mark your calendars for the AAHOA Regional Conferences and Trade Shows happening near you.

 

 

If you attended the 2024 AAHOACON Convention & Trade Show, thank you so much for your participation and support. We are proud to continue coming together as an industry, and we hope you enjoyed your time in Orlando.

 

Because we always strive to provide you with the best content and convention experience, we invite you to participate in our AAHOACON24 Attendee Feedback Survey. 

The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete and will close at 11:59 p.m. EDT on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Responses to this survey are encouraged and will be kept strictly confidential.

Join AAHOA's dynamic leadership team! We're currently seeking a dedicated individual to fill the vacant board seat for AAHOA Director at Large Eastern Division.

 

Are you passionate about representing the interests of hotel owners? Do you possess the skills and vision to drive impactful change within the hospitality industry? If so, we invite you to apply now! Take the next step in your leadership journey and help shape the future of AAHOA. Eligible members who reside in the Eastern Division are encouraged to apply.

 

Candidates for the 2024-2025 Director at Large Eastern Division shall be governed by the AAHOA Bylaws and Governance Policy provisions set forth here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ecolab, the global industry leader in hotel cleaning and sanitization, offers preferred pricing to AAHOA Members. Save on laundry, housekeeping, kitchen, pool and spa chemical programs, and more!

 

For more information, please visit the website, then contact Michael Pfister (Michael.pfister@ecolab.com) or call 952-852-0926 today!

No Vacancy with Glenn Haussman is the travel industry’s most exciting podcast. It's a fun, fast-paced, genre-bending program that peels back the veneer of the travel business.

 

Click here to subscribe to the No Vacancy Podcast. Visit novacancynews.com for more information.

Buliding on a trend that picked up pace during the earliest days of the post-pandemic recovery, travelers are continuing to combine personal trips with work, acting as a considerable market bulwark against other segments yet to fully return.
(Source: The New York Times)

Scoff at influencer culture at your own peril, as social media activity continues to drive bookings across the industry.
(Source: Statista)

A company-wide attack on its electronic systems thrust Omni Hotels into a state of panic as many systems were shut off to prevent further damage, thus providing another example of the dire need for robust defenses against cyberwarfare.
(Source: Inc.)

Indian American author Mahendra K Doshi highlights the influential role of Patels in the US hotel and motel industry, tracing their origins to Gujarat. His book "Surat to San Francisco" explores their remarkable journey, documenting the rise of this community and its impact on the American hospitality landscape.

Truist Securities reports, “Overall U.S. RevPAR was +6.9% y/y for the week ending 4/6/2024, per STR, above the prior week's result of -6.3% y/y and above the trailing 10-week average of +0.4%. There was significant volatility in daily results driven by Easter 2024 on Sunday and then the lapping of 2023 holidays later in the week. Passover started on Wednesday evening last year which resulted in an easy Group comp although overall Group occupancy was relatively light as expected on a holiday week. There were easy y/y comps on Friday/ Saturday night due to the lapping of Good Friday and Easter 2023 and we think the start of positive RevPAR impact from the solar eclipse. Upscale RevPAR: +7.5% y/y; Upper Midscale RevPAR: +9.2% y/y.”