Ready to turn your hotel into a talent magnet and learning hub? Don't miss these two exclusive webinars designed to help you recruit smarter and lead better.

Talent Is the New Currency: Internship Strategies to Win the Recruitment War

2–2:45 p.m. EDT | June 19

Speaker: Tim Flohr, Associate Professor of Teaching, The University of Memphis

Discover how structured internship programs can help you reduce turnover, build loyalty, and develop future leaders – while earning your Certified Hospitality Internship Provider (CHIP) designation. Register now!

Hospitality Education: A University Perspective – Creating a Culture of Continuous Learning

2–2:45 p.m. EDT | June 24

Speaker: Brian Barker, MA, CHE, PhD Candidate

Explore how higher education shapes the next generation of hospitality professionals – and how you can apply those strategies to create a learning culture in your business. Register now!

Earlier today, a London-bound Air India flight crashed shortly after takeoff near Ahmedabad, Gujarat – a region that is the homeland of many of our members and their families. Flight AI171 struck a residential area, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.

AAHOA is heartbroken by the devastating crash. Our hearts go out to all those impacted, families of the victims, the injured, and the rescue teams responding with urgency and courage. May healing and strength surround the community during this unimaginable time.

Chairman Kamalesh (KP) Patel, Treasurer Pinal S. Patel, Secretary Vimal (Ricky) Patel, and President & CEO Laura Lee Blake were in Washington, D.C., this week continuing AAHOA’s mission to ensure the voices of America’s hotel owners are heard at the highest levels of government.

AAHOA Officers met with the White House Office of Public Liaison to discuss how AAHOA can support the Administration’s efforts to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 and explore broader opportunities for partnership that uplift small businesses and fuel industry innovation.

The 2025 AAHOA Northeast Hotel Owners Conference & Trade Show brought together hotel owners and industry leaders from across the region for a dynamic day of networking, education, and engagement. Organized by Northeast Regional Director Preyas Patel and AAHOA Ambassadors, the event offered attendees the opportunity to connect with peers, meet vendors, and hear directly from policymakers on issues impacting hospitality. Highlights included an address by Massachusetts State Representative Brian Ashe, who spoke about key legislative and regulatory matters affecting hotel owners in the state.

The first AAHOA Charity Golf Tournament of 2025 is quickly approaching – join us on Monday, June 30, at Virginia Beach Golf Club! 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 and register now!

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.

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

The Maine Legislature recently introduced a bill that would prohibit hotels from providing single-use plastic toiletry containers to guests. The ban would take effect on January 1, 2030, for hotels with more than 50 rooms, and it would impact hotels with fewer than 50 rooms in 2032. Hotels that do not comply with the law will face a civil violation and a $100 fine.

AAHOA sent an Advocacy Alert to Maine members about this issue, calling on them to contact their representatives in an effort to prevent this legislation from moving forward.

The Tenderloin Museum in San Francisco is set to unveil a permanent Indo-American Hotelier History Exhibition, which will celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit that reshaped the American hotel industry. The exhibit will showcase artifacts and first-person accounts from Indian American hoteliers.

Current and former AAHOA leaders, including Chairman Kamalesh (KP) Patel, former Chairmen Mike Amin and Hitesh Bhakta, former President Fred Schwartz, and Mike Leven, a founding member of AAHOA, sat on the committee that spearheaded the project.