Join us in North Carolina on August 15-16 at Rocky River Golf Club in Concord, NC, or in the Northwest on August 17 at Langdon Farms Golf Club in Aurora, OR.

AAHOA's Charity Golf Tournaments bring members and industry partners together to network, enjoy the outdoors, and give back. Player registrations and sponsorship opportunities for the North Carolina and Northwest tournaments are still available. Your sponsorship helps fuel meaningful change, with 100% of proceeds* supporting local charitable initiatives and the AAHOA Charitable Foundation. Secure your spot on the course or become a sponsor today!

As the country celebrates its 250th anniversary, we're reflecting on the many paths that shape the American dream. For Imesh Vaidya, his path began to take shape in a 26-room motel in Hobbs, NM, where his parents' sacrifice laid the foundation for a lifelong work ethic in hospitality. Through AAHOA, Vaidya found a platform to both grow in the industry and advocate for others. His commitment to the AAHOA PAC and legislative engagement reflects his belief that political involvement is essential to protecting hotel owners and their businesses – and shaping the American dream for future generations. Read his story in the latest issue of Today's Hotelier.

There is a version of hotel franchising that most owners bought into. The brand brings the flag, the loyalty program, the reservation system, and the marketing muscle. Owners bring the capital, the land, the debt, and the operational sweat. In exchange for shouldering those risks, they gain access to a system designed for mutual success. That was the promise.

AAHOA Member Sumit Dalwadi recently completed his doctoral dissertation at the University of Houston, where he examined how that promise has held up as the industry shifts to an Asset-Light, Fee-Oriented model. What he found should concern every owner in the industry, and he laid it out in the most recent issue of Today's Hotelier.

Join us on Thursday, July 23, at 2 p.m. EDT for a Hotel Owners Academy session with Frank Mulcahy as he breaks down the Defensive Revenue Management Protocol™ and how to safeguard your business from today's biggest hidden threats, from AI fraud to operational risks.

AAHOA leaders, including Vice Chairman Pinal S. Patel and Mid South Regional Director Ajay Patel, and AAHOA Members Ralpesh (Kal) Patel and Hiren Patel recently met with Kentucky Deputy Attorney General Robert Duncan Jr. In their meeting, AAHOA's representatives discussed several issues affecting hotel owners and the industry, from human trafficking prevention to brand vendor mandates.

Join us September 27–28 in Nashville, TN, for the 5th Annual HerOwnership Conference as we commemorate five years of empowering women in hospitality.

Registration is complimentary for both AAHOA Members and nonmembers, and you'll want to know what's in store. We're putting the finishing touches on an exciting agenda featuring inspiring speakers, engaging educational sessions, meaningful networking opportunities, and more. Stay tuned – our full agenda and additional conference details will be announced soon. We can't wait to celebrate this special anniversary with you in Nashville!

When AAHOA Members go to our nation's capital, they bring something no one else can: the real-world perspective of hotel owners. Lawmakers need to hear directly from the people affected by their decisions. Whether it's taxes, labor, franchising, financing, or regulations, your voice helps shape policies that impact your business and the future of our industry.

The AAHOA National Leadership & Advocacy Conference is your opportunity to make sure Washington, D.C., hears from you. Join fellow hoteliers September 15-16 at The Royal Sonesta, Washington, D.C., Dupont Circle. Space is limited, and registration will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your spot today.

New data from Kalibri shows that World Cup travelers aren't driving higher demand. Rather, they're replacing routine business travelers in many host markets, leading to flat occupancy and surging room rates. In a new infographic, AAHOA and Kalibri show that success isn't always about selling more rooms; it's about maximizing the value of every room you sell.

The National Asian Pacific American Museum Commission is creating a roadmap for a future national museum dedicated to Asian Pacific American history and culture. The official Congressionally appointed entity is calling on the public to submit comments by July 31 – these comments will document the voices of those who believe Asian Pacific American history deserves a permanent place in our nation's story.

AAHOA is developing an insurance program built specifically for hotel owners – with the goal of stronger coverage, better pricing, and institutional-quality solutions tailored to our industry.

Your participation is critical to helping shape the future of this program, which will target approximately 20 percent premium savings. We're inviting members to authorize the release of their current insurance information to help guide the development of this new program. All participation data is collected by a third-party law firm, is confidential and privileged, and is not accessible to AAHOA internally. Learn more here.