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Attend the Upcoming Webinar for Hotel Owners and Investors | | |
Looking to franchise a hotel in 2025? Don't miss this powerful session designed to equip you with the strategies, tools, and insights needed for success.
How To Prepare Before Signing a Franchise Agreement
2 p.m. EDT | Tuesday, July 29
Franchise agreements can make or break your business. Learn what to watch for, how to protect your interests, and what questions to ask before you sign.
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Register for the AAHOA Fall National Advocacy Conference | | |
Registration is open for the AAHOA Fall National Advocacy Conference (FNAC) in Washington, D.C. Join fellow hoteliers and industry leaders as we make our voices heard on Capitol Hill on September 16-17 at The National Press Club.
This exclusive event allows you to meet and have direct conversations with Members of Congress to let your voice be heard and help shape important policies for the hospitality industry.
Spaces for FNAC are limited, so secure your spot now. Reservations will be honored on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Navigating the Evolving Immigration Landscape | | Immigration enforcement continues to evolve under the second Trump administration. With labor shortages already straining operations, hotel owners and managers must be sure to remain informed. After all, compliance isn't just about avoiding fines or legal risk – it's about protecting workers and sustaining business continuity. The July issue of Today's Hotelier magazine explores the changing legal landscape and provides a practical guide on employer rights and responsibilities. | | | | |
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AAHOA Applauds President Trump's Signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill for America | On Friday, July 4, President Donald Trump signed H.R. 1, called the One Big Beautiful Bill for America, into law. The legislation provides targeted tax relief, incentives for reinvestment, and greater financial certainty for small business owners, including thousands of hotel owners across the country. "This is a strong step in the right direction for hotel owners and the broader small business community," said AAHOA Chairman Kamalesh (KP) Patel. | | | | |
Central Midwest Region Hosts Successful Hotel Owners Conference & Trade Show | |
The Central Midwest Region Hotel Owners Conference & Trade Show brought together hotel owners, industry leaders, and government officials for an evening of education, networking, and collaboration. Central Midwest Regional Director Viral Patel led the event, which included a special education session on legal matters relevant to AAHOA Members presented by Kevin Sloan of AAHOA Club Blue Industry Partner Gauthier Murphy & Houghtaling; Women Hoteliers Director, Western Division Arti Patel; and Treasurer Pinal Patel.
Keynote speakers included:
- Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson
- Consulate General of India in Chicago Samnath Ghosh
- Dev Bharwad, president, Gujarati Samaj Kansas City
- Michael Rose, board chair, Missouri Hotel & Lodging Association
- Andrea O’Hara, executive director, Greater Kansas City Hotel & Lodging Association
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Mark Your Calendars: Upcoming AAHOA Charity Golf Tournaments | |
AAHOA Members and industry partners are invited to hit the greens for a great cause at two upcoming AAHOA Charity Golf Tournaments:
Northwest Region – Monday, August 18
Langdon Farms Golf Club | Aurora, OR
Register here.
Southwest Region – Monday, November 3
Ocotillo Golf Club | Chandler, AZ
Register here.
These tournaments offer the chance to support local charities while enjoying a day of golf, building connections with fellow attendees and vendors, and soaking in the beauty of two top-tier courses.
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Congressman Subramanayam Gets a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Hotel Ownership | On Friday, June 27, Congressman Suhas Subramanayam (D-VA) took part in a Back of the House Tour at a Red Roof Plus in Manassas, VA. He saw the challenges hotel owners face firsthand, and left the tour with an action plan to support hoteliers on the national scale. The tour, organized by Washington DC Area Regional Director Priyank Patel and attended by AAHOA Ambassadors Roshan Patel and Bhavin Patel, is a powerful example of AAHOA's advocacy and engagement efforts. | | | | |
California Bill Introduces Provision to Curb Predatory Accessibility Lawsuits | At a recent press conference with California State Senator Roger Niello, AAHOA North Pacific Regional Director Ankit Panchal stood alongside the authors and co-authors of Senate Bill 84 (SB 84) as the sole invited industry representative. SB 84 introduces a “fix-it-first” provision aimed at curbing predatory accessibility lawsuits against small businesses with 50 or fewer employees. Under the proposed legislation, plaintiffs would be required to notify businesses of alleged violations and allow 120 days for corrections before seeking statutory damages – offering hotel owners and other small business operators a fair chance to address issues without facing immediate legal and financial consequences. AAHOA encourages its California members to contact their state legislators and voice their support for SB 84 before July 15. | | | | |
AAHOA Members: Save on Registration for the ESLA Workshop! | | |
AAHOA Members are invited to attend the Extended Stay Lodging Association (ESLA) Workshop on Wednesday, July 30, at a special discounted rate of $199 (standard price: $295). Use the exclusive AAHOA Member discount code AAHOAEXSTAY at checkout to claim your savings.
This workshop is an excellent opportunity to gain industry insights, connect with extended stay leaders, and explore strategies to grow your business in this fast-growing segment.
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| |  | AAHOA Members, get 5 percent off all your everyday purchases when you use the Lowe’s LAR business credit card. There’s no annual fee, and you can make purchases by phone, fax, or at lowes.com/l/Pro/AAHOA. You’ll also be able to take advantage of exclusive cardholder promotions and receive discounted delivery on your purchases! Click here for more details, then contact Julie Patel (julie.patel@lowes.com) to get started. | | | | |
| | | Ecolab, the global leader in hotel cleaning and sanitization, offers preferred pricing to AAHOA Members. Save on laundry, housekeeping, kitchen, pool and spa chemical programs, and more! For more information, please visit the website, then contact Michael Pfister (Michael.pfister@ecolab.com) or call 952-852-0926 today! | | | | |
| | | Kings III monitors 125,000+ emergency phones across the United States and Canada. We are fully integrated, engineering and manufacturing emergency phones and providing one-stop-shop solutions that include installation, maintenance, and 24/7 monitoring. | | | | |
Rick Steves Is Begging You To Stop Booking AirBnBs and His Reasoning Is Eye Opening | | | | |
U.S. RevPAR -1.3% y/y last week; Overall a soft week with lots of holiday impacted moving parts | | |
As Truist Securities wrote, "Overall, U.S. RevPAR was -1.3% y/y for the week ending 7/5/2025, per STR/CoStar, below the prior week's result of -0.1% y/y and below the trailing 10-week average of -0.2% y/y. Last week’s results were materially impacted by the shift of Independence Day to a Friday in 2025 from a Thursday in 2024. The holiday timing allowed for a more normal business travel week this year. At a high level, y/y comps were volatile by day of week but largely straightforward to interpret given the holiday shift. Monday/Tuesday RevPAR averaged +8% y/y. Wednesday/Thursday were negative due to holiday timing (average -10%). Upscale RevPAR: +1.1% y/y; Upper Midscale RevPAR: +0.6% y/y."
For more, read the full report here, and read the China/Europe report here.
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