AAHOA has officially launched the brand-new AAHOA App, designed to keep members informed, connected, and empowered. Your AAHOA experience is now faster, easier, and right at your fingertips – available now on the App Store and Google Play Store.

Key features include:

• Interactive events calendar (browse, register, and get reminders)
• Vendor partners directory with member benefits
• Hotel Owners Academy and resources hub
• Elections and governance info
• Videos, training, and educational content
• Real-time news and updates
• Clean, simple, member-focused – built for hotel owners

Are you eligible to vote in AAHOA’s 2026 Elections? There are less than two weeks left to ensure your vote counts. To participate, Lifetime Members must join on or before December 31, 2025, and Annual Members must have paid dues at least twice in the previous three calendar years and renew their 2026 membership by March 26, 2026.



Renewing your 2025 membership now also helps ensure your eligibility. Visit MyAAHOA.com to confirm your status, sign up for automatic renewals, or upgrade your membership today.

Passionate about hospitality? Ready to lead? AAHOA is now accepting nominations for the 2026–2027 Board of Directors!

If you're an energetic, motivated member who wants to help shape the future of America’s hotel owners, this is your moment. We’re looking for leaders who can connect, inspire, and champion the industry. Nominations are open through February 8, 2026.

Registration is now open for AAHOACON26! This year, we’re putting profitability front and center through the lens of Liberty, Leadership & Legacy – and you can’t afford to miss what’s coming.

Why Attend?

• Actionable sessions on revenue growth, cost control, and operational efficiency
• A massive trade show packed with money-saving solutions
• Direct access to brand leaders and key decision-makers
• Networking with thousands of owners, partners, and lenders

This is where ideas turn into ROI, supporting the freedom you’ve earned, the leadership you bring, and the legacy you’re building.

In terms of technology, the gap between what travelers expect and what hotels deliver is a defining vulnerability of the hospitality industry, according to an article written by AAHOA Chairman Kamalesh (KP) Patel. AAHOA is trying to change that. Its response to outdated tech is "to build an open, unified technology ecosystem anchored by a next-generation property management system," Patel wrote. The initiative will integrate property management, point-of-sale, revenue management, customer relationship management, and accounting tools.

Get ready for the HYPE! Join us February 19-20, 2026, at the Sonesta Miami Airport for the 2026 AAHOA HYPE Conference – bringing together the energy, ambition, and innovation of young hospitality professionals from across the country. Designed to elevate, educate, and empower, HYPE is where the next generation of leaders comes to sharpen their skills, build meaningful relationships, and accelerate their journey in the industry.

Why You Need to Be There:

• Inspiring speakers and high-impact sessions
• Real-world strategies you can apply immediately
• A powerful network of peers and industry champions
• The electric energy of Miami as your conference backdrop

And the best part? Annual and Lifetime Members register FREE – just log in and secure your spot! The cost for non-members is only $199!

The Federal Open Market Committee voted to lower the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.5 percent to 3.75 percent. It's the third interest rate cut of the year, and it serves as a positive signal for hotel owners, said AAHOA Chairman Kamalesh (KP) Patel. “Lower borrowing costs help with everything from renovations to seasonal staffing,” he said. “It’s a timely boost and a great gift for the industry heading into the new year.”

Visit Tri-Cities recently recognized AAHOA Lifetime Member Vijay Patel, president of A-1 Hospitality Group, with the Kris Watkins Tourism Champion Award – celebrating leaders who elevate the visitor experience and strengthen the region’s tourism economy. Since founding A-1 Hospitality Group in 1997, Patel has helped shape the growth of the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas through strategic development, municipal collaborations, and long-term investment in tourism projects.

AAHOA Lifetime Member Deep Desai of King City, CA, was recently honored as Rotarian of the Year in recognition of his service and leadership. Deeply involved in philanthropic initiatives that support underprivileged communities in India, Desai helps provide support to roughly 300 individuals each year.

Yesterday, U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) and Angus King (I-ME) introduced the American Franchise Act, a bipartisan bill that clarifies the joint employer standard, which has changed between administrations. The legislation has strong backing from a coalition of national and regional organizations, including AAHOA, which signed a letter calling on Congress to support the act.