Hotelier Weekly
October 14, 2021

AAHOA News
  
In an effort to provide our members and Industry Partners with the latest information, resources, news, and happenings at AAHOA, we recently launched new communication tools on our website. On AAHOA.com, you will find these new resources:
  • AAHOA Broadcast Newsfeed – New! This page features daily updates on the latest AAHOA and industry information, coverage, and initiatives.
  • AAHOA Advocacy Newsfeed – New! Updated nearly every day, this page is dedicated to news related specifically to AAHOA's advocacy initiatives, providing timely updates as they become available. AAHOA-created advocacy tools and resources now appear down the right-hand side of the page. 
  • AAHOA Webcasts – Updated! This page is now located on the main drop-down menu under Events & Education. Here you can find the upcoming webcasts on the schedule, as well as a library of on-demand content separated by category. 
  • AAHOA Oxford Reports – New! As a reminder, the complete suite of AAHOA-Oxford data can now be found under the main menu item, “About AAHOA” or at AAHOA.com/Oxford. 
We also are bolstering our presence on Instagram. In addition, be sure to follow AAHOA on FacebookLinkedIn, and Twitter for timely updates.
  
Did you know? The SBA District Offices are responsible for the delivery of SBA's programs and services. With several SBA loan programs and services available to small business owners who need additional help, navigating where to go for information and resources can be overwhelming. To that end, AAHOA has developed a new resource that can help you find your local Small Business Administration office, constituent services within your congressional offices, members of Congress, and more. Oftentimes, your members of Congress can be a great resource to answer questions and provide assistance.
  
We have a full slate of exciting and informative events for members to enjoy next week! We are hosting four Regional Conferences and Trade Shows to connect with vendors and learn about important AAHOA updates – Northeast (today - Syracuse, NY), Mid South (10/18 - Louisville, KY), North Texas (10/19 - Irving), and Southeast Texas (10/21 - Stafford) – where you'll have the opportunity to network and learn about the latest AAHOA initiatives. We also will hold three Town Halls next week – Greater Los Angeles Area (10/18 - San Luis Obispo), Georgia (10/19 - Cartersville), and South Carolina (10/19 - Charleston). Late October will feature five additional AAHOA events designed with you in mind, so check the events calendar for one near you and register today!
  
AAHOA Platinum Partner Radisson Hotel Group Americas has partnered with AAHOA as an Elite Sponsor of all charity golf events through 2023. These golf events have raised more than $500,000 over the past few years in support of charitable organizations. “AAHOA is thankful for the well-established rapport we’ve created with Radisson Hotel Group Americas over the years, and for all of their support,” AAHOA President & CEO Ken Greene said. AAHOA thanks Radisson for its dedicated partnership and sponsorship of these worthwhile charitable events!
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Events and Happenings
  
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AAHOA Education
  
AAHOA has added two new webcasts to its October calendar to help hoteliers as they continue down the road to recovery. Meeting Evolving Guest Expectations in a High-Touch, Low-Contact World (12:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday, October 20) will discuss findings from the recent Return to Travel Consumer Report, which surveyed 1,000+ consumers to examine their behaviors and views toward travel and will outline key trends and technologies available to hotels to meet these challenges head on. Avendra’s Hospitality Supply Chain and Cost Outlook for 2022 (3 p.m. EDT Tuesday, October 26) will review current supply chain challenges, inflation impacts, and what you can do to mitigate these issues.
In the Market
  
Truist Securities (formerly SunTrust Robinson Humphrey) reports, “Last week’s RevPAR was up against a -47.5% comparable result in 2020 vs. -48.1% in the prior week’s 2-year run-rate. On a 2-year run-rate, RevPAR was -7.4% vs. -8.2% in the prior week’s 2-year run-rate. Upscale RevPAR: +79.2% y/y and -16.2% over 2 years; Upper Midscale RevPAR: +60.0% y/y and -1.9% over 2 years. Generally we noted fairly flattish to slightly improved RevPAR but nothing impressive on the recovery of business travel, especially large groups. We are in the heart of peak fall business travel in normal years and continue to analyze sluggish midweek results in Luxury and Upper Upscale (mid-40s to mid-50s occupancy) with results about 10 occupancy points better in Upscale and Upper Midscale. We contend that some of the select-service customer base and location (less coastal, more suburban) influences this variance.”
 
For more, read the full report here, read the China and Europe report here, read the Hotel P&L analyzer here, and read the Lodging RevPAR Monitor here.
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Industry News
  
With more and more workers expressing a clear preference for hybrid, non-traditional work environments, some hotels are having success in creating work-specific spaces in underused portions of their properties.
(Source: The Real Deal Photo credit)
  
With vacation season in the rear-view mirror, some hoteliers are now seeing a decrease in business-related travel as well. With pandemic levels again beginning to decrease somewhat domestically, what can hoteliers expect in the coming months?
Source: The Wall Street Journal Photo credit)
  
With labor continuing to be a key issue hoteliers are seeking to address, what can properties to do attract, train, and retain a robust workforce?
(Source: Forbes Photo credit)
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