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AAHOA Secures Huge Win for San Diego Hotels | | Thanks to AAHOA advocacy efforts, the San Diego City Council approved a carve-out for hotels with fewer than 150 rooms in its new $25 minimum wage ordinance. AAHOA also successfully advocated for a phased-in implementation for hotels with more than 150 rooms – wages for covered workers will increase gradually between 2026 and 2030, when they will reach $25 per hour. | | | | |
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HerOwnership Conference Spotlights Women in Hospitality | | Last week, women hoteliers from across the country gathered for AAHOA's 4th Annual HerOwnership Conference. With educational sessions focused on creating a sustainable hotel operation, marketing and storytelling, and using artificial intelligence for women entrepreneurs, the two-day event elevated and empowered women in hotel ownership and leadership. | | | | |
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 Members, Staff on 2025 Thirty Under 30 List | | AAHOA is proud to recognize the outstanding contributions of our members and staff who have been named to Hotel Management’s annual Thirty Under 30 list. This prestigious recognition highlights rising stars who are driving innovation, leading teams, and shaping the future of hospitality. | | | | |
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How to Build a Personal Brand That Sets You Apart | | A personal brand is more than just your resume – it captures your values, expertise, and experience, and highlights your purpose and story. Brand identities. Building a personal brand is increasingly important. A strong personal brand sets you apart. In the latest issue of Today's Hotelier magazine, we explore the power of a personal brand and the elements you need to build one. | | | | |
Join Us for a VIP Reception | |
Are you attending The Lodging Conference? Join AAHOA leaders and staff for the AAHOA Reception! Be part of this annual tradition where hoteliers and industry leaders come together to connect and celebrate.
When: Tuesday October 7 | 5:30 p.m. MST
Where: Copper Alley, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
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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! | | | | |
Mid Atlantic Hoteliers Network, Collaborate at Hotel Owners Conference & Trade Show | |
AAHOA’s Mid Atlantic Region, led by Regional Director Mahendra (MZ) Patel and his Ambassadors, hosted a successful Mid Atlantic Hotel Owners Conference & Trade Show, bringing hoteliers together for networking, collaboration, and timely education.
Featured speakers included Governor Matt Meyer; New Jersey Assemblyman Balvir Singh; Daniel Klim, president & CEO of the New Jersey Restaurant & Hospitality Association; and Zak Pyzik, senior director of public affairs, Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association. The education session focused on “Staying Compliant: Legal Essentials for Today’s Hotel Owners."
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| |  | HBO, the oldest and most award-winning premium channel in the U.S., is offering AAHOA Members the chance to earn money back. Members get a rebate of $9 per room (5-year contract) or $7 per room (3-or 4-year contract) when they add or renew HBO at their properties. Click here today to complete the rebate form and get started. | | | | |
| | | At Curve Hospitality, we combine creative design solutions with our ability to manufacture and deliver contract furnishings. Our experienced hospitality interior design team works closely with clients to turn their vision into a marketable commercial product. Visit our website for more information. | | | | |
| | | AAHOA Members get a 25% discount on the STAR report (during the 1st year of enrollment), a 15% discount on Pipeline reports, and a 10% discount on the School Break Report. Click here to view additional benefits, then contact STR at (615) 824-8664, ext. 3504 or info@str.com to get started. | | | | |
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U.S. RevPAR -1.7% y/y last week; Clean comp w/ results reflective of "K-shaped" economy | |
As Truist Securities wrote, "Overall, U.S. RevPAR was -1.7% y/y for the week ending 9/13/2025, per STR/ CoStar, below the prior week's result of -0.7% y/y and slightly below the trailing 10-week average of -1.3% y/y. Last week's bifurcated results by chain scale were reflective of the "K-shaped" economy combined with continued Group attrition (Axios). Luxury was the relative chain scale outperformer again with RevPAR +3.1% y/y, above Upper Upscale by 490 bps and above Economy by 770 bps. Reflecting weak attendance for Group events, Group occupancy was -6.5% y/y. Houston RevPAR was -11.8% given a continued tough hurricane comp. Upscale RevPAR: -2.7% y/y; Upper Midscale RevPAR: -2.4% y/y."
For more, read the full report here, and read the China/Europe report here.
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