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Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, Lowers Economic Growth Projection for 2025 | | Last week, the Federal Open Market Committee decided to hold interest rates at 4.25% to 4.5%. The committee also lowered its 2025 growth domestic product projection to 1.7% from its December forecast of 2.1%. Though the committee’s decision should support economic stability, it poses a continued challenge for hoteliers. "With rising costs and ongoing market uncertainty, access to capital remains a critical issue for our industry," AAHOA President & CEO Laura Lee Blake told CoStar. "We urge policymakers to consider long-term strategies that foster economic growth, financial stability, and greater opportunities for hotel owners." | | | | |
AAHOA Members Push for Key Tourism Initiatives in Tennessee | | AAHOA Members Arpit Patel and Arsh Patel recently took part in a state-level advocacy effort organized by the Tennessee Tourism and Hospitality Association in Nashville. At the event, which was sponsored by AAHOA, Arpit and Arsh engaged directly with key decision-makers, including the state’s Tourism Commissioner, Mark Ezell. Representing hoteliers across Tennessee, Arpit and Arsh advocated for legislation that supports the hospitality industry's growth and sustainability. | | | | |
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AAHOACON Set for New Orleans: Innovations and Opportunities Await Hospitality Professionals | | With less than a month to go, AAHOA is set for AAHOACON25, the must-attend event for the hospitality industry, held from April 15-17 in New Orleans. Under this year's theme, "New Ideas, New Opportunities, New Orleans," the epic event promises three days of innovative education, robust networking opportunities, and a bustling trade show floor. The convention's keynote speakers include Rohan Oza, known as "Hollywood's Brandfather," Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a renowned spiritual leader and humanitarian, and comedian and author Zarna Garg, who will speak at the HerOwnership Luncheon & Session. Register now! | | | | |
No Vacancy Live! at AAHOACON | | |
No Vacancy Live! is coming to AAHOACON25 in New Orleans, brought to you by Red Roof! We're thrilled to have the official podcast of AAHOACON broadcasting LIVE from the biggest event of the year for hotel owners.
Join Glenn Haussman, the hospitality industry's leading voice and host of the #1-rated show as he brings his passion, insights, and influential energy straight to the heart of AAHOACON. Since 2017, Glenn and his team have been educating, empowering, and entertaining the industry – and now it's your chance to tune in live for exclusive interviews, expert analysis, and everything you love about the hotel business.
Catch the live shows during AAHOACON25, and stay tuned for updates and links to watch Glenn's broadcasts!
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AAHOA 2025 Elections: Credentialing Open Until April 11 | | |
Attention AAHOA Members: Credentialing for the 2025 AAHOA Elections at AAHOACON25 in New Orleans is open until April 11.
To ensure your voice is heard in this pivotal election, it's crucial to complete the credentialing process through the Voatz app by April 11. This process is mandatory for voting eligibility.
Why does it matter? If you skip credentialing, you won't be able to cast your vote. Your participation shapes the future of AAHOA – don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference.
Watch our video guide on how to complete the voting process for the 2025 AAHOA Elections here.
Stay informed, engaged, and ready to vote for the leadership that will drive AAHOA forward at AAHOACON25.
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Apply to Serve: 2025 Ambassador and Committee Applications are Open | | |
Calling All AAHOA Members!
Are you:
- Energetic and motivated to help AAHOA achieve its goals?
- A connector who can unite hotel owners and industry leaders with AAHOA?
- Passionate about serving the hospitality industry?
If you answered YES to any of these, it's your time to lead!
Apply to serve as an AAHOA Ambassador or on an AAHOA Committee.
We're seeking dedicated members who want to see AAHOA thrive and make a difference in our industry.
Ambassador Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Apply to be a 2025 AAHOA Ambassador here.
Committee Application Deadline: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Apply to join a 2025 AAHOA Committee here.
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| |  | As North America’s leading hospitality procurement services provider, Avendra offers AAHOA Members competitive pricing from its 800+ supplier contracts. Earn huge savings on engineering, room operations, administrative, replacement FF&E, and more! Check out the website or call 866-AVENDRA and start saving today! | | | | |
| | | Extended Stay America is a hospitality company that goes beyond the basics of just simple accommodations. We pride ourselves on focusing on long-term stays with an emphasis on the right level of simplicity and functionality. To ensure we make quality connections with each one of our guests, we are determined to hire the right kind of people who have a desire to do great work and ensure our values are passed on to you. | | | | |
| | | All Insurance Underwriters (AIU) is a National Managing General Agency giving AAHOA Members the option to retain current Insurance Agents. We also offer all Commercial General Lines of insurance, together packaged with Worker’s compensation (where applicable) extra savings can be found. Check out the website for more information on AAHOA Member benefits, and fill out a form to contact one of our dedicated team members. | | | | |
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U.S. RevPAR +2.8% y/y last week; Luxury continues to outperform. Impact from school breaks. D.C. getting worse. | | |
As Truist Securities wrote, "Overall U.S. RevPAR was +2.8% y/y for the week ending 03/22/2025, per STR/ CoStar, above the prior week's result of -4.2% y/y and above the trailing 10-week average of +2.4% y/y. The prior week's STR results garnered significant investor attention due to surprisingly weak and hard-to-fully-explain results. Last week was a sequential overall improvement that we think is due in part to more students on Spring Break (~24% per STR) – although we question if the school calendars are being too emphasized by investors to explain the weekly trends. Other key themes: bifurcation of chain scales with Luxury still outperforming and D.C. only getting worse. Upscale RevPAR: +0.0% y/y; Upper Midscale RevPAR: +1.0% y/y."
For more, read the full report here, and read the China/Europe report here.
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