5 Things to Know About AAHOA This November

1‘TIS THE SEASON TO GIVE BACK. It’s that time of year to invest in the next generation of hoteliers. Consider donating to the Kennesaw State University Michael Leven and Lee Dushoff AAHOA Scholarship for Compassionate Leadership. This scholarship provides financial support to exceptional students in the hospitality program. Hospitality and tourism is one of Georgia’s “big five” industries, with an economic impact exceeding $82 million. Let’s keep the industry strong in the Peach State and across the U.S. by empowering future hoteliers with education. Your donation is fully tax-deductible. Donate here.

2HAPPY THANKSGIVING, AAHOA. Thanksgiving is around the corner, and AAHOA would like to thank its valued community of nearly 20,000 members. Within this remarkable group are generations of families, independent and brand-name hotels, dedicated young professionals, women hoteliers, and a network of exceptional industry partners. The membership truly embodies the spirit of community, and for that, AAHOA is immensely grateful.

3DOWNLOAD THE AAHOA APP. With the AAHOA App, keeping your membership current is simple. Visit the Membership section to view your status, update your profile, renew your membership, or upgrade from an Annual Membership to a Lifetime Membership. Plus, connect with vendors that support your business, access virtual learning opportunities, explore member benefits and resources, and review invoices and payment history. Download the AAHOA App today.

4SEE YOU IN ANAHEIM IN 2027. AAHOACON27 is headed to Anaheim! AAHOA’s premier gathering of hoteliers and industry leaders returns May 4-6, 2027, under the theme “Engage. Empower. Elevate Hospitality.” Mark your calendar and make sure you’re eligible to participate in the 2027 AAHOA Elections, taking place at AAHOACON27. The deadline for Lifetime Members is December 31, 2026, and the deadline for Annual Members is April 22, 2027.

5THANK YOU VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES. November is NationalVeterans and Military Families Month, a time to recognize the service, sacrifice, and contributions of veterans, service members, and their families. AAHOA is proud to count veterans among its membership, and this month, we honor those who have brought the values of leadership, resilience, and service from the military into hospitality and their communities.