AAHOA member to open first-ever Tru by Hilton

Longtime AAHOA member, major PAC donor and CEO of Champion Hotels, Champak (Champ) Patel will open America’s first Tru by Hilton property next Thursday, May 25, in Oklahoma City. Patel, who has signed on to develop a total of 16 Tru properties, was one of several AAHOA members who advised Hilton throughout the development of the brand’s new midscale offering. Congratulations to Champ, and check out the upcoming (June) issue of Today’s Hotelier for details!