Lifetime Members, this one’s for you! Register and attend an AAHOA Hotel Owners Conference & Trade Show (HOC), and you’ll receive an exclusive AAHOA quarter-zip pullover as a token of our appreciation for your continued support. Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis – register today!

Join hospitality attorney Pooja Patel-Mehta, Esq., on Thursday, June 11, at 2 p.m. EDT for a practical discussion on how to legally protect yourself when entering into a hotel lease or third-party management agreement. Learn strategies to shield your investment, reduce risk, and negotiate stronger contracts.

Golfer Manav Shah, the son of AAHOA Members Sanjay and Bela Shah, will tee off at his first U.S. Golf Open Championship. Raised in Bakersfield, CA, Shah honed his skills on the local public and municipal courses in his hometown before playing at the collegiate level at UCLA. In June, he'll take on one of golf's toughest tournaments. Stay tuned – we'll have an exclusive interview with Shah next week!

Pictured above: Manav Shah as a child in the parking lot of his parents' motel.

AAHOA strongly opposes AB 2721, a California measure that would require hotels to publicly disclose when federal immigration enforcement agencies, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), have reservations or contracts at a property. The bill, which would also require hotels to post notices identifying the agency and duration of its stay, could create operational, privacy, and legal concerns for hotel owners throughout the state.

Former Greater Los Angeles Area Regional Director Naresh (ND) Bhakta recently hosted City of El Monte Councilmember the Honorable Martin Herrera for a Back of the House Tour at La Bonita Motel. The tour provided an opportunity for the Councilmember to gain greater understanding of hotel operations and the dedicated teams behind them. To host a tour in your area, click here.

On Monday, June 15, AAHOA Members and vendor partners will come together for a cause at the AAHOA Washington DC Area Charity Golf Tournament in Ashburn, VA, at Belmont Country Club. We look forward to a great day on the course, connecting with fellow attendees, and supporting local charities and the AAHOA Charitable Foundation.

As hotel portfolios grow more complex, many owners reach a tipping point when doing it all themselves simply no longer works. They’re stretched thin, fighting to keep up with increased costs, evolving brand standards, and tighter margins. On the flip side, they want to focus on new ventures and growth. That’s when third-party management shifts from an added expense to a strategic advantage. In Today's Hotelier, industry experts break down the key scenarios when owners should consider third-party managers and provide tips for how to find the right one.

The 2026 Hotel Owners Conference & Trade Show (HOC) season might have kicked off in March, but we're about to hit the ground running with this year's schedule! Between May and November, we'll host more than 20 HOCs across the country. Between a trade show featuring regional vendors, networking, education opportunities, and the latest industry updates, these are events you don't want to miss. Check out the schedule and register for an HOC in your region!