Regional Director Chetan (Chet) Patel and the Regional Ambassadors hosted the South Carolina Regional Conference & Trade Show in Columbia on Tuesday. Featured speaker Tony Perricelli of Scott + Company defined the parameters and the benefits of Opportunity Zones, while Chairwoman Jagruti Panwala and Secretary Nishant (Neal) Patel gave an AAHOA update during the business meeting. Attorney General Alan Wilson was on hand and urged AAHOA to join the state’s Human Trafficking Task Force, which has resulted in South Carolina going from having one of the worst human trafficking statutes in the country to having one of the best.

Registration for HX: The Hotel Experience Powered by AAHOA is open. The two-day hospitality industry conference and expo in New York City, November 10-11, has been completely revamped and will 12 curated educational sessions, exclusive young professional hoteliers opportunities and events, networking with top industry leaders, and an expo featuring hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest trends and technology in the hospitality industry. Register today using promo code AAHOA19 to receive a free two-day expo pass, $50 off the full-conference pass, or $25 off the one-day conference pass.

RLH Corporation has expanded its WILL (Women In Leadership & Learning) to include the franchisee community and is inviting women franchisees and women leaders at the property level to participate in its WILL Leadership Development Series webinars. These 90-minute complimentary leadership sessions will explore personal-growth topics via video conferencing and will be conducted by leading organizational psychologist and human resources expert Michelle Crosby, PhD. The two webinars, "Leading vs. Managing" (August 27) and "5 Behaviors of an Effective Team" (October 22), promote the professional development and empowerment of women leaders in the hospitality industry. Register today.

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Expand your reach in the Management Companies/Diwali issue of Today’s Hotelier! For a limited time, hotel management companies that reserve a ½-page-or-larger advertisement will receive a complimentary company profile listing in the October issue of Today’s Hotelier. Your company profile listing includes one image (no logos), a 100-word profile, and your company's contact information. Don’t delay! Reserve your space by August 2 to take advantage of this complimentary value ad.

Opportunity Zones and hotel development will be the topic of a Hotel ROI scheduled for July 30 in Irving, TX. The Hotel ROI series, conducted by Hotel Management in partnership with AAHOA, features one-hour education sessions that deliver relevant, market-specific information to help hoteliers maximize returns on their properties. The Texas Hotel ROI, being held in conjunction with the North Texas Regional Conference & Trade Show, will focus on the options the Opportunity Zones, created by the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017, present for Texas hotel owners. Don't miss this chance to save on your next investment. Register today.

What have you missed? Chairwoman Jagruti Panwala and Treasurer Vinay Patel spoke at the NABHOOD Conference in Miami on Wednesday, Vinay also participated in the 2019 Latino Hotel Association Conference, Interim President & CEO Rachel Humphrey went to Capitol Hill to advocate for the reauthorization of Brand USA, South Pacific Regional Director Mike Riverside and the Regional Ambassadors hosted a Town Hall in Corona, CA, Regional Director Chetan (Chet) Patel and the Regional Ambassadors hosted the South Carolina Regional Conference & Trade Show in Columbia, and so much more! Visit the AAHOA Facebook page to catch up!

Join us for the Regional Conference & Trade Show closest to you for access to top vendors, incredible networking opportunities, and region-specific industry updates you won't see anywhere else. These events are open to all hotel owners, even if you're not yet a member. Plus, Lifetime Members receive a free golf shirt for attending.

 

 

Town Halls are a great opportunity to build your professional network and to learn more about AAHOA programs and resources available to help you strengthen every aspect of your business. These events are open to all hotel owners, even if you're not already a member. Coming up soon:

 

 

July 29 - North Pacific Town Hall Meeting- Merced, CA  

 

July 25 - Preventing Outbreaks of Legionnaires’ and Other Waterborne Diseases 
July 31 - Managing Outbreaks of Legionnaires’ and Other Waterborne Diseases

 

 

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 contact Michael Pfister or call 952-852-0926 today!

Sonu Satellite is a leading national hospitality supplier of entertainment technology and amenities. Our company has been serving hotel owners from coast to coast for more than 20 years. Our knowledgeable staff, diverse distribution channels, and vast network of technicians are focused on providing top-notch customer service to our ever-growing roster of national accounts. Contact Neil Doshi, or call 877-999-7668 for current pricing and promotions on a vast array of hospitality products and services.

We offer conventional, SBA, and USDA loans in all 50 states. AAHOA Members can get terms up to 26 years with competitive bank rates with no prepayment penalties for loans under 15 years. We have creative capital structures for all your needs, including ground-up construction, acquisitions and conversions, renovations and upgrades, real estate purchases, working capital, and refinancing. Click here to learn more, then contact Rickman Davis today to get started.

Big tech has made the hospitality market highly competitive. With advancements in technology, it can be difficult for smaller property owners and managers to really compete. There are ways to navigate new tech by consolidating online tools and platforms and subscribing to data information to understand how competitors are working.

The first step in fighting human trafficking is understanding why hotels are vulnerable to the crime. Then, training is crucial. Train hotel staff to notice the signs of human trafficking and what to do in the event a situation arises, but make sure managers are trained in how to lead the staff in the situation as well.

The Urban Land Institute produced a report showing that sustainable programs and initiatives add value to hotel properties and provide a competitive edge in the market. Properties such as the Ambrose Hotel in Santa Monica, CA, and the Phoenician in Scottsdale, AZ, have begun making major sustainable renovations and expect to see a large return on the investment.