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Women to Women: Women in Hospitality Offer Advice, Insights | | Every woman in hospitality has a unique journey, shaped by experiences, lessons, and the people who inspired them along the way. In the September edition of Today's Hotelier magazine – The HerOwnership Issue – we asked women in the industry to share the advice that’s stuck with them, the strategies that have helped them grow, and how they balance the demands of work and life. | | | | |
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Learn How to Stay Ahead of Digital Threats to Hotels | | |
Today's hoteliers face more than operational challenges; digital threats like identity theft, fraud, and AI-driven scams are reshaping how businesses must protect themselves and their guests.
Join industry expert Frank Mulcahy for a discussion on the risks you may not see coming and the proactive steps owners can take to stay ahead.
Date: Thursday, September 18
Time: 2–2:45 p.m. EDT
Speaker: Frank Mulcahy, Founder of Mulcahy Associates
Moderator: Michael Schwartz, Senior Coordinator for Membership Development & Education
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Don't Leave Money on the Table with OTAs | | |
Are you unknowingly leaving money on the table? For 98 percent of AAHOA hotels, the answer is yes. Join us for Stop OTA Overpayments: Win Credit Card Chargebacks & Fix CLC (Corporate Lodging) Errors to learn how to:
- Stop OTA overpayments
- Capture missed virtual card payments
- Win credit card chargebacks
- Apply no-show & cancellation fees correctly
- Fix costly CLC errors
Date: Tuesday, September 23
Time: 2–2:45 p.m. EDT
Speaker: Ryan Rothschild, President of Xquic
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AAHOA Releases Statement in Response to Slaying of Dallas Hotel Staff Member | | |
On Wednesday morning, a hotel staff member was murdered in Dallas, TX. The slaying comes after the 2024 murders of AAHOA Member Hemant Mistry in Oklahoma City and of Pravin R. Patel in Sheffield, AL.
"Our hearts are absolutely broken for the victim's family, who witnessed this unimaginable act of violence," said AAHOA Chairman Kamalesh (KP) Patel. "Hotels are not just workplaces for our members and their teams – they are homes, businesses, and community spaces. The brutality of this crime is beyond comprehension, and our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones, the property owners, and all staff who are grieving this senseless loss."
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AAHOACON Named Finalist for Gold 100 Grand Award | | |
AAHOACON has been named a finalist for the Trade Show Executive Magazine's Gold 100 Grand Awards in the Slam Dunk Award category!
The Collegiate Championship, powered by Russell Partnership Technology, was an exciting new addition to AAHOACON24 – bringing next-gen energy, engagement, and innovation to the show floor. Their HOTELsim platform made the competition possible through a strategic technology partnership.
Winners will be announced at the TSE Gold 100 Awards & Summit this October in Palm Springs.
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AAHOA Lifetime Member Inducted into Inaugural Oklahoma Hospitality Hall of Fame | AAHOA Lifetime Member Champak (Champ) Patel was recently inducted into the Oklahoma Hotel and Lodging Association's Inaugural 2025 Oklahoma Hospitality Hall of Fame. From mentoring fellow hoteliers to advocating for business growth, Champ has played a pivotal role in shaping Oklahoma's hospitality landscape. | | | | |
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Reduce Costs Without Sacrificing Guest Satisfaction | | |
Deliver the trusted quality of Dove while boosting your property’s efficiency and profitability. As the world’s #1 bath and shower brand, Dove brings instant recognition and guest confidence. Our refillable dispenser system, paired with an easy-fill pelican pump, streamlines housekeeping by reducing daily replacement cycles and minimizing waste. The result is measurable savings in labor and supplies without compromising the guest experience. With Dove, you create a win-win: Guests enjoy premium care they already love, and you enjoy smoother operations, reduced costs, and a brand partnership that supports both performance and sustainability.
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Join us from 5:15–6 p.m. PDT on Monday, October 6, at the Seattle Convention Center for the Best Western Brand Alliance Meeting. AAHOA Leadership and Best Western’s executive team will share updates on our partnership and the resources available to support hotel owners. Don’t miss this chance to connect, engage, and hear firsthand what AAHOA is doing to empower our members. RSVP today to secure your spot! | | | | |
Los Angeles Wage Hike Will Take Effect | A referendum to delay Los Angeles' Olympic Wage Ordinance fell short of the required valid signatures, and the ordinance will now take effect. Hotel worker wages will increase from $22.50 in 2025 to $25 in 2026, $27.50 in 2027, and ultimately to $30 in 2028. "This ruling is a major setback for Los Angeles' small business hotel owners, who will shoulder the burden of this well-intentioned but misguided mandate," said AAHOA Chairman Kamalesh (KP) Patel. | | | | |
Gulf Region Hoteliers Let the Good Times Roll at Hotel Owners Conference & Trade Show | |
The good times rolled in New Orleans at the Gulf Region Hotel Owners Conference & Trade Show. Congratulations to Regional Director Mayur (Mack) Patel on hosting his first HOC, and thank you to our Ambassadors for helping make it a success.
Highlights included:
- An education session with Karen M. Dicke, partner at Lewis Brisbois, on key labor law issues impacting today’s workplace
- Guest speaker Louisiana State Sen. Royce Duplessis sharing his perspective with attendees
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Mid South Hoteliers Connect at Hotel Owners Conference & Trade Show | |
The Mid South Hotel Owners Conference & Trade Show brought hoteliers together in Memphis for a successful day of networking, business connections, and important conversations shaping our industry. Regional Director Ajay Patel, supported by our dedicated AAHOA Ambassadors, welcomed members and partners for this impactful gathering.
State Senate Democratic Leader Raumesh Akbari and State Sen. Brent Taylor joined the event, sharing their perspectives during the General Session.
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U.S. RevPAR -0.7% y/y last week; Clean comp with similar bifurcated trends during a holiday week. | |
As Truist Securities wrote, "Overall, U.S. RevPAR was -0.7% y/y for the week ending 9/6/2025, per STR/CoStar, below the prior week's result of +0.2% y/y and above the trailing 10-week average of -1.3% y/y. Last week's results reflected similar levels of bifurcation as seen in previous weeks combined with light Group demand given the Labor Day holiday week. Labor Day took place on the same week for both 2024 and 2025 -- a clean holiday comp. Luxury was the relative chain scale outperformer again with RevPAR +2.7% y/y, above Upper Upscale by 250 bps and above Economy by 690 bps. Sunday RevPAR (leisure read-through) was soft at -2.6% y/y (Lux +2.5% / Econ -5.1% / Vegas -34.0%). Upscale RevPAR: -1.5% y/y; Upper Midscale RevPAR: -1.7% y/y."
For more, read the full report here, and read the China/Europe report here.
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