5 Things to Know About AAHOA This December

1UNLOCK YOUR VOTING POWER. AAHOA Members have a thrilling opportunity to shape the future in the 2026 AAHOA Elections. To be eligible to cast your ballot in the 2026 AAHOA Elections, you must renew your annual membership for 2026 on or before Thursday, March 26, and do one of the following: Become a Lifetime Member on or before December 31, 2025; or have paid Annual Membership dues no less than twice in the previous three calendar years. The next AAHOA Elections will take place during AAHOACON26. Ensure you are prepared to have your voice heard.

2TUNE IN TO AAHOA’S VIRTUAL LEARNING PROGRAM. Give your hotel businesses the gift of transformation this holiday season and stay ahead in an ever-evolving industry with AAHOA’s on-demand virtual learning sessions, tailor-made for hotel owners. These sessions bring together industry experts and insiders to provide valuable insights, strategies, and trends to boost your success. Explore AAHOA’s virtual learning program and discover what’s on the horizon.

3JANUARY IS NATIONAL SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH. This month is a time to highlight the realities of human trafficking, a multi-billion-dollar criminal industry that denies freedom to nearly 25 million people worldwide. Members of the hospitality industry play a critical role in identifying and reporting signs of trafficking. By staying informed and fostering awareness, we can help protect vulnerable individuals and make our communities safer.

4AAHOACON26 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN. The AAHOA Convention & Trade Show is the most anticipated AAHOA event of the year! One of the largest industry gatherings, AAHOACON is where owners make milliondollar buying decisions. In a challenging time for our industry, we look forward to connecting with an expected 6,000+ attendees, including hotel owners, hospitality leaders, vendors, and other industry stakeholders. Explore the AAHOACON26 website and learn more.

5GET READY FOR 2026. As 2025 comes to a close, AAHOA has many exciting plans ahead. In 2025, we hosted numerous events across the country – even one in Mexico – bringing together the voices of our members. We engaged with hundreds of politicians at all levels of government, advancing AAHOA’s mission in advocacy, and this momentum will only continue. We hope you’re as excited as we are for 2026, as new opportunities, initiatives, and goals await us.