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Not One Leader, But Thousands
AAHOA’s Strength Is Its Members, and Kamalesh (KP) Patel Will Ensure They Lead the Way By AAHOA Staff When Kamalesh (KP) Patel stepped into AAHOA leadership, he wasn’t seeking a title – he was answering a call to serve. His journey to becoming the 2025-2026 Chairman of AAHOA was shaped by his deep roots in hospitality, firsthand experience as a hotel owner, and a firm belief that AAHOA is at its best when it delivers real, measurable value to its members. “We exist to serve…
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The Spirit of AAHOACON25
The Industry Gathered in the Big Easy to Connect, Collaborate, and Celebrate AAHOA By AAHOA Staff The 2025 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show delivered on its theme of “New Ideas, New Connections, New Orleans,” as attendees gathered in NOLA to explore fresh perspectives, build meaningful industry relationships, and engage with cutting-edge solutions for hotel owners. “The enthusiasm…
Time to Take a Bow
AAHOA Awards Recognize Members and Industry Leaders for Outstanding Achievements By Nick Fortuna Denish Vasantbhai Patel, AAHOA Award of Excellence Denish Vasantbhai Patel arrived in the United States in 2004 with a degree in business administration from his native India, strong family ties, an unquenchable desire to learn, and a tireless work ethic. That recipe for success…
Profitability First
AAHOA Launches Game-Changing Initiatives at AAHOACON25 By AAHOA Staff At AAHOACON25, AAHOA leaders took the main stage not just to speak, but to deliver. Chairman Kamalesh (KP) Patel and Vice Chairman Rahul Patel revealed a slate of new, high-impact initiatives designed to solve real pain points for hotel owners and elevate what it means to be an…
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Finding Balance
Cultivating emotional wellness in a productivity-focused world By Janet Frank, Ph.D., A-CFHC, NBC-HWC, PFAC National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach Hotel owners face unique stressors in their day-to-day lives – demanding schedules and guests, staff turnover, seasonal fluctuations, and quality control during high-pressure periods. These can lead to uncomfortable emotions, like sadness, anxiety, grief,…