May 29, 2025

 
 

AAHOA NEWS

Now Accepting Interest Forms from AAHOA Members for the 2025–26 AAHOA Ad Hoc Committees

Are you ready to help shape AAHOA’s future? We're now accepting interest forms from AAHOA Members for the 2025–26 AAHOA Ad Hoc Committees. These committees offer members an opportunity to provide recommendations to the Board of Directors and help drive meaningful change in the industry.


Available committees include: Vendor Relations, eCommerce, Member Benefits, Public Relations, Women in Hospitality, Strategic Planning, and Hospitality Arbitration Program 


Submit your interest form by 5 p.m. EDT on Monday, June 6, 2025.

Ask the CEO!

Join us on Thursday, June 5, 2025, for an exclusive conversation with AAHOA President & CEO Laura Lee Blake, hosted by Sean P Tibbetts, CHA, AAHOA's Senior Director of Education, as part of our Hotel Owners Academy series.

Help AAHOA Plan AAHOACON26 and Be Entered to Win One Free Registration!

 

The 2026 Convention Committee values your input as members! Please take a few minutes to share what matters most to you when attending AAHOACON. Your feedback is essential in helping the committee shape future conventions to reflect your interests and ensure your continued participation and engagement.


Each survey participant will receive the opportunity to be entered in a drawing to win one free registration for AAHOACON26, which will take place April 8-10, 2026, in Philadelphia! The deadline to participate is 11:59 p.m. EDT, Friday, May 30.

 
 

AAHOA Applauds House Passage of Pro-Growth Tax Bill; Urges Swift Action by the Senate 

AAHOA applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing critical tax legislation that supports small business owners, including America's hotel owners.


The passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill marks a significant step toward ensuring long-term economic growth and stability for Main Street entrepreneurs. The bill includes key provisions such as tax relief for working families, incentives for reinvestment, and enhanced certainty for business planning—measures that will directly benefit AAHOA's nearly 20,000 members and the 1 million careers they support. 

 

AAHOA’s New Secretary, Vimal (Ricky) Patel, Is Ready to Get to Work

On the last day of AAHOACON25 in New Orleans, Vimal (Ricky) Patel was elected secretary of the association for 2025-26. In this Hotel Business article, Patel discusses his new role and the year ahead.

 
 
 

Join Us in Virginia Beach for the First AAHOA Charity Golf Tournament of 2025!

 

Join us on Monday, June 30, 2025, for the first AAHOA Charity Golf Tournament of 2025 in Virginia Beach! Hosted by Purnima Patel, Women Hoteliers Director Eastern Division, this event promises a day of networking, camaraderie, and philanthropy. Mark your calendars for June 30 at Virginia Beach National Golf Club!


Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just starting out, join us for a day on the greens in support of a great cause. Together, we can make a difference while enjoying the outdoors and connecting with industry leaders.


Register now.


Let's tee off for charity and community! See you there!

 
 

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Featured Member Benefit

This exclusive, members-only purchasing platform offers hotel owners a centralized destination for trusted, high-quality products and services, all at reduced costs, made possible by AAHOA's unmatched collective buying power. With the theme "Your Business, Your Buying Power," AAHOA Marketplace is designed to help hoteliers save money, streamline procurement, and strengthen their operations in an increasingly competitive and cost-sensitive environment.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Northeast Hotel Owners Conference and Trade Show

Springfield, MA

June 5, 2025

HITEC Conference Produced by HFTP

Indianapolis, IN

June 16-19, 2025

North Carolina Hotel Owners Conference and Trade Show

Greensboro, NC

June 24, 2025

2025 Eastern Division Charity Golf Tournament

Virginia Beach, VA

June 30, 2025