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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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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…
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…
Orchestrating AAHOACON: The Minds Behind the Magic
The Masterful Planning and Innovation That Make Hospitality’s Premier Event Sing By Christine Preusler Thousands of hoteliers gather annually at AAHOACON, where ideas flow, partnerships form, and the atmosphere buzzes with opportunity. The 2025 convention in New Orleans promises to strike the right chord once again, blending high-impact networking, rich educational sessions, and immersive exhibits with the…
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AAHOA Champions Hospitality Industry Priorities
AAHOA’s Second-Annual HYPE Conference Empowers the Next Generation of Hospitality Leaders By AAHOA Staff From March 11-12, hotel owners from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., for AAHOA’s Spring National Advocacy Conference (SNAC). Over the course of two days, attendees engaged directly with lawmakers, ensuring their voices remain a priority in federal policymaking. With a new…
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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,…