AAHOA

AAHOA The world's pre-eminent hotel owners' association, setting the standard in the hospitality industry with universal trust and a focus on members’ success.
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AAHOA is the largest hotel owners association in the world. The nearly 20,000 AAHOA members own almost 1 in every 2 hotels in the United States. With billions of dollars in property assets and hundreds of thousands of employees, AAHOA members are core economic contributors in virtually every community in the United States. As an association, AAHOA is a proud defender of free enterprise and the foremost current-day example of realizing the American Dream.

This Labor Day, AAHOA honors the people who keep hospitality moving, from our members and hotel owners to the dedicated ...
09/07/2026

This Labor Day, AAHOA honors the people who keep hospitality moving, from our members and hotel owners to the dedicated teams who welcome, serve, and care for guests every day.

Thank you for the hard work, heart, and commitment you bring to our industry. 💙

Federal per diem rates are increasing for FY2027, giving hotel owners a more accurate benchmark for today’s business tra...
09/04/2026

Federal per diem rates are increasing for FY2027, giving hotel owners a more accurate benchmark for today’s business travel costs.

Effective October 1, the standard lodging rate will rise from $110 to $113 per night, with additional increases in several markets—the first increase in two years.

AAHOA supports this increase and will continue advocating for hotel owners. Later this month, AAHOA members will take that advocacy to Washington, D.C., at the National Leadership & Advocacy Conference, September 15–16.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qT6d1I

📢 Town Hall Alert: September Lineup! 📢Join fellow hoteliers this month for valuable conversations, timely industry updat...
09/03/2026

📢 Town Hall Alert: September Lineup! 📢

Join fellow hoteliers this month for valuable conversations, timely industry updates, and insights into how AAHOA is championing your success. are a great opportunity to connect, learn, and strengthen your community.

Alabama Town Hall Meeting — Dothan, AL
5-7 p.m. CDT | Thursday, September 10

Mid South Town Hall Meeting — Chattanooga, TN
3-7 p.m. EDT | Thursday, September 10

South Florida Town Hall Meeting — Davie, FL
5-7 p.m. EDT | Monday, September 21

Register at AAHOA.com/Calendar.

Join us next week on Thursday, September 10, in Houston, TX, for the 2026 Southeast Texas Hotel Owners Conference & Trad...
09/02/2026

Join us next week on Thursday, September 10, in Houston, TX, for the 2026 Southeast Texas Hotel Owners Conference & Trade Show.

Connect with industry leaders, explore solutions from trusted vendors, and hear from Justin Bragiel, general counsel and legislative director of the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association (THLA), during the General Session.

From 2-3 p.m. CDT, attend the education session, “Hospitality Leadership, Operations, and Ownership: Past, Present, and Future,” featuring:
• Arti Patel, Women Hoteliers Director, Western Division, AAHOA; COO, Pristine Hospitality
• Mili Shah, Principal and Legal Counsel, Shah Family Office
• Tejal Patel, MBA, CHIA, President and CEO, Neem Tree Hospitality; Women Hoteliers Committee Member, AAHOA

Register Now: https://bit.ly/4ycsbiL

Congratulations to the 2026 Hotel Management Thirty Under 30 honorees from the AAHOA community!AAHOA is proud to celebra...
09/02/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Hotel Management Thirty Under 30 honorees from the AAHOA community!

AAHOA is proud to celebrate three rising hospitality leaders recognized among this year’s Hotel Management Thirty Under 30:

• Rhea Patel, North Central Region Ambassador | vice president, AAAR Hotels
• Shivam Patel, AAHOA Young Professionals Committee Member and Greater Los Angeles Area Ambassador | hotel broker, associate, and hotel owner-operator, Motel 6 Delano | T&S Hotel Advisors

Their leadership, ambition, and commitment to hospitality are helping shape the future of our industry.

👏 Congratulations, Rhea and Shivam!

Read more about the 2026 Thirty Under 30 honorees: https://bit.ly/46BdPMY

This National Hotel Employee Day, AAHOA is proud to celebrate the dedicated employees who are the heart of hospitality. ...
09/01/2026

This National Hotel Employee Day, AAHOA is proud to celebrate the dedicated employees who are the heart of hospitality. 💙

Established by the American Hotel & Lodging Association - AHLA, National Hotel Employee Day recognizes the more than 2 million hotel employees whose hard work keeps our industry and communities moving forward.

This year, we asked AAHOA Members to recognize outstanding employees and share heartfelt messages about their dedication, leadership, and growth. Their stories bring this year's theme, "A Place to Start. A Place to Grow," to life.

To every hotel employee: Thank you for all you do.

Policy is more impactful when policymakers see the business behind it.AAHOA Leadership, including AAHOA Treasurer Vimal ...
08/31/2026

Policy is more impactful when policymakers see the business behind it.

AAHOA Leadership, including AAHOA Treasurer Vimal (Ricky) Patel, Gulf Regional Director Mayur (Mack) Patel, Snehal Patel, AAHOA Ambassador, and Kevin Sloan, Industry Partner on the AAHOA Board of Directors and Managing Partner at GMH Claims, joined U.S. Representative Troy Carter (D-LA) for a Back of the House Tour at the member-owned Residence Inn French Quarter in New Orleans, giving Rep. Carter and special guest Louisiana State Senator Royce Duplessis a firsthand look at the complexity of running a hotel.

Also in attendance were member-owned property Intermountain Management, their regional director Wayne Hendricks, and Lifetime Member Vedant Vasanji.
The conversation covered key issues affecting hotel owners and small businesses, including support for the STRONG Act to increase SBA 7(a) and 504 lending and the Credit Card Competition Act to increase competition and lower interchange fee costs for small businesses.

Back of the House Tours bring policymakers directly into hotel operations and create a valuable opportunity to connect legislation with the realities facing hospitality businesses every day.

Want to help policymakers better understand the issues facing hotel owners? Fill out the form to host a Back of the House Tour at your property:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmXSEzHFPcZOr1QkobIMsvXT4jxszuk5MDqHtxeX5j85Qplw/viewform

Past AAHOA Chairwoman Jagruti Panwala (2019-2020) has been named the 2026 recipient of the Peggy Berg Castell Award by t...
08/29/2026

Past AAHOA Chairwoman Jagruti Panwala (2019-2020) has been named the 2026 recipient of the Peggy Berg Castell Award by the AHLA Foundation in recognition of her leadership and commitment to advancing women in the hospitality industry.

Jagruti made history as AAHOA's first chairwoman and helped pave the way for more women to see themselves in leadership roles within the hotel industry. Her impact has continued throughout her career as a hotel owner, business leader, and advocate, using her experience and voice to champion the industry and encourage more women to pursue opportunities at every level. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the AAHOA Charitable Foundation, which amplifies charitable initiatives for worthy causes, offers educational scholarships and grants, and provides vital aid to those in need.

Presented annually by the AHLA Foundation, the Peggy Berg Castell Award recognizes female leaders who embody the qualities of changemakers and champions of gender equity while helping create a stronger path for future generations of women in hospitality.

Jagruti will receive the honor on October 7 during The Lodging Conference 2026 in Phoenix.

Congratulations to Jagruti on this well-deserved recognition and for the lasting impact she continues to make on AAHOA and the hospitality industry. Read more here: https://gqr.sh/UcTP

Why HerO? 💜For some women, HerOwnership is a new opportunity. For others, it's a tradition they have been part of since ...
08/28/2026

Why HerO? 💜

For some women, HerOwnership is a new opportunity. For others, it's a tradition they have been part of since the very beginning. In our Why HerO? series, we’re sharing the stories and perspectives of the women who make this community so special.

Here’s why Maya Patel, AAHOA Lifetime Member and Ambassador, continues to return:

"I’m registered for the Women’s Conference, and I’ve been attending since Year 1.

I’m a hotel owner-turned-hotel broker, and I’ve been heavily involved with AAHOA as an Ambassador since 2009. I’m also proud to have been a Lifetime Member for all these years.

What I love most about the Women’s Conference is the opportunity to highlight and celebrate the incredible women hoteliers who are the backbone of this industry. It’s also such a wonderful opportunity to meet like-minded women in business, reconnect with longtime hotelier friends, and make new connections every time I attend.

I truly value how we can learn from and support one another by bringing together our collective experiences, knowledge, and perspectives from generations of hotel industry leaders. To me, the conference is about so much more than networking. It’s a place to learn, collaborate, empower one another, share our experiences, and build genuine friendships within our industry."

Join us in Nashville for the 5th Annual HerOwnership Conference, September 27–28. Registration is complimentary for AAHOA Members and nonmembers. Register today and stay tuned for more Why HerO? stories from the incredible women in our community. https://bit.ly/4vSlLnA

We are officially one month away from the 5th Annual HerOwnership Conference in Nashville, September 27–28!Two days of i...
08/27/2026

We are officially one month away from the 5th Annual HerOwnership Conference in Nashville, September 27–28!

Two days of inspiration, education, connections, and conversations built for women shaping the future of hospitality — plus Boots & Beats, our Nashville-inspired reception where we'll put on our cowboy boots, turn up the music, and celebrate together.

And if you have not booked your room yet, the discounted room block closes September 4. Register now to receive the hotel booking link and secure your stay at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Nashville Airport.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4vSlLnA

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