During AAHOACON22, an esteemed panel was held with some of AAHOA's female leaders on how women can achieve a successful hospitality career. Panelists included AAHOA Past Chair Jagruti Panwala (2019-2020); Lina Patel, Female Director Eastern Division; Tejal N. Patel, Female Director Western Division; and Tina Patel of Fairbrook Hotels.

 

Check out the full video here to learn about how these amazing women balance their personal and professional lives, how AAHOA has shaped each of them as a female hotelier, and advice on how to champion other women in the hospitality industry.

AAHOA President & CEO Laura Lee Blake's presentation and FAIRx Talk about the new vision for Fair Franchising is now on YouTube!

 

Watch and listen as Laura Lee discusses a brief history of fair franchising and walks through AAHOA's 12 Points of Fair Franchising. She also touches on AAHOA's exciting plans for continuing education and engagement – a 12-part video series that does a deep dive on each of the 12 Points (coming soon!).

 

To watch the full discussion and learn more about AAHOA's vision for Fair Franchising, click here.

The July issue of Today's Hotelier is officially here! In this edition, topics include how the New Jersey bill bolstering franchisees’ rights is expected to gain passage and solving the workforce puzzle.

 

We also discuss topics such as getting creative with payday flexibility, building a culture of safety and security, digitalizing information to keep teams happy and engaged, and much more. Some of the featured content includes a Letter from the Chairman and a Letter from the President & CEO.

 

Get to reading – you don't want to miss out on this jam-packed issue of Today's Hotelier! Click here to read the new issue.

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.

 

Our experts can help you feel more confident in taking full advantage of the Employee Retention Credit.

 

Peter, founder of Lark Hotels thought ERC "seemed complex and overly burdensome" so he shelved it. Then, he found Leyton. He's been able to identify over $300,000 in credit and has doubled in size despite COVID.

 

Find out how you can, too.

 

July is gearing up to be yet another 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.)

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With staffing continuing to be a challenge, some hoteliers are turning to technology-based labor solutions, but some labor unions are bristling at this development.

As competiting industries evolve and offer greater choices when booking, hoteliers weigh whether to follow suit or stay the course.

In an industry filled with hoteliers who've built their businesses through on-the-job learning, it should come as no surpise that the learn-as-you-go methodology of skills building is universal in hotels, and it's happening everywhere from the corner office to the front desk.