Jagruti Panwala, AAHOA's first Chairwoman and a member of the AAHOA Charitable Foundation Board of Directors, will receive the AHLA Foundation's Peggy Berg Castell Award. The annual honor recognizes women who champion the industry and open the door for future generations of women to attain leadership roles. Panwala is the seventh recipient of the award and will be formally honored at The Lodging Conference on October 7.

The countdown is on! In just one month, women hotel owners, industry leaders, and hospitality professionals will come together in Nashville for the 5th Annual HerOwnership Conference, September 27–28.

Join us for two days of education, connection, and conversations centered on the opportunities, challenges, and future of women in hospitality. Plus, on Sunday night, we'll come together for Boots & Beats, our Music City-inspired reception featuring music, dancing, and a chance to connect with fellow attendees in a fun, relaxed setting.

Planning to attend? Do not wait to make your hotel plans. The discounted room block at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Nashville Airport has been extended to September 4. Register for HerOwnership – it's complimentary! – to receive the hotel booking link in your registration confirmation and secure your room before the deadline.

Greater Los Angeles Area Regional Director GJ Zala recently hosted U.S. Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) at his home. South Pacific Regional Director Nilesh (Neil) Bhakta and several Ambassadors also attended. During the meeting, members discussed increasing the Small Business Administration loan limits and proposed legislation that would establish a cure period for hotel owners to correct Americans with Disabilities Act violations.

AAHOA's young professionals are gaining firsthand experience in advocacy, policymaking, and public service. Dillan Patel, son of AAHOA Members Anant and Hemlata Patel, spent the summer interning with Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX), getting an inside look at legislative strategy and public service. Patel said the opportunity was especially meaningful as a first-generation college student.

On the heels of the Northwest Charity Golf Tournament, hotel owners from across the region gathered outside Portland for a day of impactful education and valuable networking at the Northwest Hotel Owners Conference & Trade Show (HOC). Thank you to Northwest Regional Director Taran Patel and his Ambassadors who hosted both the golf tournament and the HOC, where hotel owners attended an education session and bustling trade show.

AAHOA is developing an insurance program built specifically for hotel owners – with the goal of stronger coverage, better pricing, and institutional-quality solutions tailored to our industry.

Your participation is critical to helping shape the future of this program, which will target approximately 20 percent premium savings. We're inviting members to authorize the release of their current insurance information to help guide the development of this new program. All participation data is collected by a third-party law firm, is confidential and privileged, and is not accessible to AAHOA internally. Learn more here.

The National Asian Pacific American Museum Commission is creating a roadmap for a future national museum dedicated to Asian Pacific American history and culture. The official Congressionally appointed entity is calling on the public to submit comments by August 31 – these comments will document the voices of those who believe Asian Pacific American history deserves a permanent place in our nation's story.