The June Issue of Today's Hotelier dropped yesterday! In this issue, we explore the road to recovery, including finding the keys to a healthy hotel brand relationship. We also discuss topics such as mutually beneficial franchise systems, the future of EVs in hospitality, using email to capture the return of travel, and much more. Some featured content includes the Letter From the Chairman: Level the Playing Field for Everyone.

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Our deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the mass shooting that occurred last week at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas. We cannot express how deeply saddened we are that another senseless tragedy has occurred in our country.

 

Uvalde is a small town, with about 16,000 residents. It is predominantly a tight-knit Latin community where interconnections run deep. As is true for many AAHOA Members, the majority of residents of Uvalde immigrated to America in search of a better, safer life. It is an unnerving parallel. Unfortunately, this tragedy could have happened anywhere, in any city.

The hotel operations community reunites June 12-15 at Hotec Operations 2022! Hotec Operations brings together senior executives of leading hotel chains, top hotel management companies and purchasing companies face-to-face with innovative suppliers for three days of pre-scheduled, 1:1 meetings and exclusive networking opportunities. A relaxing, luxurious, intimate setting provides the perfect backdrop to meet, engage, and do business with unprecedented ease, effectiveness, and speed. Fully hosted buyers receive complimentary airfare, transfers, hotel stay, meals, personalized 1:1 meeting schedule and more! Apply today at www.hotecoperations.com.

Hotels need automation now more than ever to counter market disruptions, stay competitive, and meet guest expectations. The Property Management System (PMS) at the center of hotel operations is poised to answer the call by harnessing technology’s full potential through innovation and collaboration.This special report shines a light on hospitality’s current tech challenges and how hoteliers can future proof their PMS  to leverage the abundance of opportunities that lie ahead.

June is going to be a busy month for AAHOA! Check out our lineup of events coming your way. Make plans to join us by registering today. (All times are local.)

AAHOA has partnered with AutoClerk to offer AAHOA*PMS, a property management system designed specifically for AAHOA Members. There are pricing options to fit your needs, including subscriptions with no upfront fees, and you can run your hotel from any mobile device with a browser. AutoClerk also offers 24/7 phone support from staff and trainers who each have at least five years of hands-on hotel work experience. Visit www.aahoapms.com for more details and to sign up now!

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As the world opens up again, guests are returning with a renewed expectation for a strong Wi-Fi connection, how can hotels keep up with their needs?

As hotels move toward a more sustainably focused workforce and policies shift after a global pandemic, the changes are having big impacts on those who have made a career in housekeeping. 

As Boomers and Gen X start to retire, Millennials are increasingly becoming the main customer in the industry. Companies need to spend their marketing dollars on becoming attractive to Millennial guests.